Does Chiropractic Hurt? Myth #3: Adjustments hurt. Fact: Although adjustments are sometimes uncomfortable, they are not typically painful. Some people automatically assume chiropractic adjustments are painful because they are startled by the popping and cracking sounds that often occur—but these noises don’t signify pain. They are caused by air and gas moving through the fluid… Read More
The Top 7 Questions About Chiropractic…#2
Are Chiropractors Real Doctors? Myth: Chiropractors are not real doctors. Fact: There are more than 9,000 licenced chiropractors practicing in Canada. Each has completed a rigorous academic and practical education (including national standardized educational requirements) and passed a licencing examination (by province) to become a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC). Although this chiropractic myth has greatly diminished in… Read More
The Top 7 Questions About Chiropractic
In this blog series, we’re answering some common questions about chiropractic. Question #1: How Often Should You Go to the Chiropractor? Is it true that after your first visit, you’re stuck going for life? Fact: Every treatment plan varies, and ultimately, you decide how often you go. Perhaps this chiropractic care myth was started because… Read More
How to Fix Sciatica: 8 Exercises to Cope with Pain
Sciatica is a lower back problem that causes a wide range of symptoms for people in Peterborough and area. The sciatic nerve begins in the lower spine and runs down both legs. As a result, the pain, numbness, or burning sensation is often felt in one hip as well as in the buttock and leg… Read More
What’s Causing My Brain Fog?
Treatment for Brain Fog Brain fog is not a medical condition, but a symptom that can cause memory problems, inability to focus, lack of mental clarity, and poor concentration for many people in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. Brain fog is also described as “mental fatigue” and, depending on the severity of brain fog, there is… Read More
The top 6 common myths about chiropractic treatment: Part Six
Folks in Peterborough continue to have questions about the role that chiropractors play in the healthcare team, and what benefit chiropractic care may have to their health. While you can always book a no-obligation comprehensive evaluation with us to discuss your specific needs, today we’re busting some commonly shared chiropractic myths: Myth #6: Adjustments are painful… Read More
The top 6 common myths about chiropractic treatment: Part Five
Many people in Peterborough continue to have questions about the role that chiropractors play in the healthcare team, and what benefit chiropractic care may have to their health. While you can always book a no-obligation comprehensive evaluation at PTBO Chiro to discuss your specific needs, today we’re busting some commonly shared chiropractic myths: Myth #5:… Read More
The top 6 common myths about chiropractic treatment: Part Four!
Some folks in Peterborough continue to have questions about the role that chiropractors play in the healthcare team, and what benefit chiropractic care may have to their health. While you can always book a no-obligation comprehensive evaluation with us at PTBO Chiro to discuss your specific needs, today we’re busting myth #4 of some commonly… Read More
The top 6 common myths about chiropractic treatment: Part Three!
Many people in Peterborough and area continue to have questions about the role that chiropractors play in the healthcare team, and what benefit chiropractic care may have to their health. While you can always book a no-obligation comprehensive evaluation with us at PTBO Chiro to discuss your specific needs, today we’re busting myth #3 of… Read More
The top 6 common myths about chiropractic treatment: Part Two!
Many people in Peterborough continue to have questions about the role that chiropractors play in the healthcare team, and what benefit chiropractic care may have to their health. While you can always book a no-obligation comprehensive evaluation at PTBO Chiro to discuss your specific needs, today we’re busting Myth #2 in our series on some… Read More