At Lifestyle Health and Chiropractic our mission is “to alleviate, rehabilitate and educate patients to enjoy an optimal quality of life without pain".
Through professional chiropratic and physical therapy services, we aim to treat the problem itself, not just the symptoms.
Read MoreOur Doctors have been trained to evaluate your total health picture and will ask questions about your lifestyle and work habits during consultation. This allows him to focus on the core problem and causes. While the first goal is to relieve pain, the larger goal is to restore good health. Good health cannot be attributed solely to medication, surgery, or chiropractic adjustments. Good health comes from a healthy lifestyle and proper spinal function.
Chiropractic utilizes manual therapies, including spinal manipulation, in the diagnosis, treatmentand prevention of disorders affecting the neuromusculoskeletal system. Chiropractors are experts in the assessment of dysfunction involving muscles, nerves, bones and joints, and the interactions between these important mediators of optimal human performance.
Acupuncture is a gentle and passive physical treatment involving the precise insertion of small needles into specific points on the human body. This powerful intervention has both a systemic and a local influence on muscles and nerves and the systems these tissues control. With over 2500 years of documented existence, acupuncture combines traditional eastern philosophies with evidence-based western medicine.
The average person takes 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day which can cause feet to endure unvarying stress and strain with normal activity. Custom orthotics are molded to the exact support requirements of your feet and help to restore the normal balance and alignment of your body by gently correcting foot abnormalities. Proper foot mechanics reduce pain and discomfort by reinforcing your body's natural movements.
Registered massage therapists skillfully manipulate the soft tissues of the body to eliminate tension, remove stress, improve function and restore normal tissue mechanics. Massage can be applied to specific parts of the body or the whole body, and the target tissues may include muscles, tendons, ligaments, skin, joints and other structures closely associated with blood flow, lymphatic vessels and gastrointestinal systems.
There are over 4,000 clinical studies validating the effectiveness of CLT on 100+ treatment conditions, including:
• Migraines and other headaches
• Concussions
• Arthritis - Rheumatoid, OA
• Joint Pain - Synovitis, Capsulitis
• Nerve Pain - Carpal tunnel, Sciatica
• Fracture and wound healing
• Joint Sprains & Muscle strains
• Meniscal injuries
• Bakers Cysts
• Lymphedema
• Diabetic neuropathy
Theralase Cool Laser Therapy, uses dual-wavelength, superpulsed laser technology. Laser light penetrates deep into the mitochondria and activates three cellular pathways. The activation of these pathways works to naturally eliminate pain, reduce inflammation and accelerate tissue healing (increase nerve regeneration, collagen and cartilage production, bone formation, angiogenesis, neovascularization, and muscle regeneration).
Most patients who undergo shockwave treatment recover faster than those treated by other methods. (About 3-4 visits). Shockwave is most effective in chronic cases.
• Plantar fasciitis and Heel Spurs
• Tendinopathies - Patellar, Achilles
• Calcific tendonitis - Rotator cuff
• Adhesive capsulitis
• Tennis Elbow
• Hamstring muscle injuries
• Scar tissue
• Shin splints
• Stress fractures
• Enhancing bone healing
Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that delivers shock waves to injured tissue to reduce pain and promote healing. Strong energy pulses, in the form of acoustic pressure waves, are applied to the area for short periods of time. The force transmits radially inside the body and stimulates cells responsible for bone and connective tissue healing. Shockwave therapy speeds up the healing process by stimulating the metabolism and enhancing blood circulation to regenerate damaged tissue.
Moms deserve more than just a 6-week checkup when it comes to recovery after childbirth. GrowCo experts, such as Dr. Jaclyn Bastien, fill that gap by providing a comprehensive postpartum checkup and progressive healing through exercise targeting the core, pelvic floor and total body. This methodology aims to prevent, reduce, and/or resolve symptoms women have been made to think are an inevitable consequence of childbirth.
Retained primitive reflexes are automatic, involuntary movements that originate from the brainstem and are typically present in infants. These reflexes serve important developmental functions early in life, such as aiding in birth, feeding, and motor skill development. However, they are expected to integrate (disappear) as the child matures and higher brain functions, like voluntary control, take over.
When primitive reflexes are retained beyond their expected integration age (usually within the first year or two of life), they can interfere with higher-level skills such as balance, coordination, sensory processing, and academic performance. This retention may be associated with developmental delays, learning difficulties, behavioral issues, and challenges in daily activities.
What does it look like if a child has a retained reflex?
Signs that a child may have retained primitive reflexes can vary depending on the specific reflex and the child's individual development. Here are some common signs and behaviors that may indicate retained primitive reflexes:
1. Poor Posture and Coordination: Difficulty with balance, posture, and coordination can be a sign of retained reflexes such as the Moro reflex or Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR).
2. Delayed Motor Skills: Persistent challenges with crawling, walking, or other gross motor skills beyond expected developmental timelines.
3. Sensory Processing Issues: Over-sensitivity or under-sensitivity to sensory stimuli, such as touch, sound, or movement, which can affect attention and behavior.
4. Emotional and Behavioral Challenges: Issues with emotional regulation, anxiety, frustration, or difficulty transitioning between activities.
5. Learning Difficulties: Difficulty with reading, writing, math, or other academic tasks that may stem from challenges in integrating sensory and motor information.
6. Speech and Language Delays: Problems with speech articulation or language development that could be related to underlying sensory-motor integration issues.
7. Fine Motor Skill Challenges: Difficulty with tasks that require precise hand-eye coordination, such as writing, cutting with scissors, or tying shoelaces.
8. Attention and Focus Issues: Problems with sustained attention, distractibility, or impulsivity, which can affect learning and social interactions.
9. Persistent Primitive Reflexes: Observing that certain infant reflexes (e.g., Moro reflex, ATNR) are still present beyond the typical age range when they should have integrated.
10. Muscle Tone Irregularities: Hypotonia (low muscle tone) or hypertonia (high muscle tone) that affects movement and motor control.
It's important to note that while these signs can indicate retained primitive reflexes, they can also be attributed to other developmental or neurological conditions. A comprehensive evaluation by a healthcare professional, such as a pediatrician, occupational therapist, or developmental specialist, is crucial for accurate diagnosis and appropriate intervention. Early identification and targeted therapies can help promote neurological integration and improve overall developmental outcomes for children.
Therapies like exercises, sensory integration techniques, and chiropractic adjustments are sometimes used to help integrate these reflexes and support overall development in affected individuals. Identifying and addressing retained primitive reflexes can be important in promoting optimal neurological development and functional abilities.
During a first visit to Lifestyle Health & Chiropractic, you will be introduced to your practitioner, and he or she will ask you about your current complaint(s) as well as your health history. A physical examination will be performed, and your practitioner will discuss the findings with you and recommend a treatment plan. Usually the treatment will begin in the first session.
That depends on your condition. The length of time you have had the problem, your age and the degree of your disability all affect the length of your treatment. A thorough history and physical exam will help us to be able to tell the extent of treatment recommended, and how long you can expect it to last.
One of the main reasons people choose chiropractic is that they often get quick results. Individual cases vary and chronic conditions obviously need more treatment, but Workers' Compensation Board studies show that people with low back pain get back to work much faster with chiropractic care.
You might also consider the benefits of regular chiropractic adjustments even when you feel healthy. Sometimes you won't know you have a disorder of the neuromusculoskeletal system until it becomes acute and painful. So, just as you see your dentist to have your teeth checked and your optometrist for eye exams, regular visits to your chiropractor can catch related health conditions early, often preventing them from developing into major problems. Remember, your spine is every bit as susceptible to wear and tear as your teeth and your eyes so you should look after it.
Chiropractic adjustment or manipulation is a manual procedure that utilizes the highly refined skills developed during four intensive years of chiropractic education. We use our hands to manipulate the joints of the body, particularly the spine, in order to reduce pain, and restore or enhance joint function.Chiropractic manipulation is a highly controlled procedure that rarely causes discomfort. The procedure is adapted to meet the specific needs of each patient.
Chiropractic adjustment or manipulation is a drug-free, non-invasive approach to common musculoskeletal conditions such as headache, and neck and back pain. As such, it is a low risk therapy. Complications arising from adjustment are rare.
Chiropractic care is covered extensively by third party payers. These include the federal public service, worker's compensation boards, the automobile insurance industry, private health care insurers, large employers, the RCMP, and Veteran's Affairs CanadaInsurance plans and employee benefit plans vary in terms of which services they cover and/or what percentage of the service they cover. Sometimes services provided by a chiropractor or registered massage therapist will only be covered if the patient is referred by an MD. It is best to check with your human resources person at work or with your insurance provider before proceeding to determine what their rules are. Unfortunately, chiropractic services are not funded by OHIP.
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