The Patient Journey

The Patient JourneyBack pain is a reality that most of us have or will have to deal with at some point in our lives. The causes of musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions are varied and not entirely understood – they could be related to genetics, mechanical issues, and lifestyle choices, just to name a few. People from every walk

Contributing to a Healthy Canadian Workforce: Appropriate Care for MSK Conditions

Contributing to a Healthy Canadian Workforce: Appropriate Care for MSK Conditions  We’ve said it before, but it bears repeating: low back pain (LBP) is at epidemic levels in Canada. Over 80% of Canadians can expect to suffer an episode of LBP in their lifetime, and it is a leading cause of disability and prolonged work absences.1 Chronic and recurrent low back pain is also responsible

Do You Have Your Workers’ Backs? An Employer’s Guide to Chiropractic Care

Do You Have Your Workers’ Backs? An Employer’s Guide to Chiropractic CareMusculoskeletal (MSK) injuries and disorders can be devastating for Canadian workers and their families, taking a heavy toll on their health and well-being. Lost time and productivity at work, and even early retirement, carries financial implications that also extend to employers and their businesses. In fact, work-related MSK injuries and disorders cost Canadian employers billions

Workplace Injuries: How Chiropractors Can Help Workers

Workplace Injuries: How Chiropractors Can Help WorkersIt seems like every day a new article is published highlighting the risks to our health associated with sitting. This can be problematic considering that a large number of Canadians’ work involves countless hours sitting in front of a computer screen. Sitting for extended periods of time may increase pressure on the spinal discs that