What are shin splints ? Shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome or MTSS respectively) is known to be scientifically as “microscopic pulling of muscle fibers away from the bone where the belly of the muscle attaches directly to the bone.” According to Solomon, Soloman and Minton (2005, p.97), Shin splints started out … Read More ›
Chiropractors are commonly associated with treating back and neck injuries, however, chiropractic is a go-to treatment for athletes across all sports. Chiropractors treat muscle and joint pain, which is the most common sports injury. Whether it’s a fall, a tackle, or a bad fall, there’s a good chance you’ll get injured and … Read More ›
Shockwave Therapy is a non-invasive treatment that delivers radial waves to injured soft tissues to relieve chronic pain and stimulate faster healing while increasing the blood circulation in these areas.
Be ready for winter activities It is that time of the year again when many people decide to stay indoors and leave the winter outside, but too often we find ourselves suffering from ailments due to our bodies not getting enough actual quality time outdoors. Winter can act as quite a workout … Read More ›
Headaches & Migraines You’re sitting at your desk working away when suddenly a force is exerted on top of your head making it feel like a binder has been wrapped tightly around it and digging into your skull. Sound familiar? If so you’ve suffered one of the many types of headaches which … Read More ›
What Causes Neck Pain? Have you ever found yourself looking down at your mobile device for long to extended periods of time throughout the day? Do you ever feel neck pain after doing so? If you are a relentless texter or a sporadic smartphone user, you may notice that your neck is starting … Read More ›
Running & Exercise somehow increase Knee Pain Running and exercise tend to bring up strange but exciting side effects, according to an article found online. The sun setting earlier in the day, leaves changing color, and the weather changing from summer into fall… All of these are just some examples of changes … Read More ›
Chiropractic Care Can Have a Life-Changing Impact Chiropractic care can have a life-changing impact on those who experience discomfort due to sprains, strains, and joint pain. In fact it has proven to be highly effective in improving athletic performance for many high-level athletes. Whether they are experienced players or amateurs, chiropractic care … Read More ›
Season for Road Trips and Extended Driving Extended driving can hurt your back! This is because when you sit in the same position for a long time, muscles become fatigued and a decrease in blood supply can lead to back pain. To prevent this, you should take breaks and stretch your muscles … Read More ›
Slava Blokhin Physiotherapist at Madison Clinic I got my Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at York University, followed by a Masters of Physiotherapy program at the University of Toronto. I was born in Omsk, Russia, located in southwestern Siberia. I know you’re thinking it’s super cold but the weather is actually very … Read More ›
Let’s Talk About Your Neck Pain Do you work a desk job? Have you been in a recent car accident? Maybe you just text a lot and you’re constantly looking down at your phone. Depending on the cause, neck pain can come in a variety of different forms and severities. If you’re … Read More ›