Sports and Fitness

Running Right: Dr. De Ciantis’s advice for protecting your joints and back
Running Right: Dr. De Ciantis’s advice for protecting your joints and back
Chiropractors Helping Patients, Sports and Fitness

Running Right: Dr. De Ciantis’s advice for protecting your joints and back

OCA Admin2025-06-11T15:26:18-04:00Chiropractors Helping Patients, Sports and Fitness|

Running is among Canadians’ favourite forms of exercise. As just over a quarter of Canadians who participate in sports are runners, the sport is as popular as ever and, with summer now in full swing, more people are kickstarting their running routines. But whether you’re trying to complete your first 5K or training for an upcoming marathon, it’s important to be proactive in protecting your back and joints. The consistent impact with the ground...

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Helping Runners and Endurance Athletes Be Their Best
Helping Runners and Endurance Athletes Be Their Best
Chiropractors Helping Patients, Injuries, Sports and Fitness

Helping Runners and Endurance Athletes Be Their Best

OCA Admin2022-03-01T15:42:22-05:00Chiropractors Helping Patients, Injuries, Sports and Fitness|

On December 5, 2021, Dr. Moran ran the California International Marathon in Sacramento, California, where she placed ninth overall and achieved a personal best of 2:33:37. She was the only Canadian woman to rank in the top 10 elite women’s field in the competition. By Dr. Brittany Moran | As are all patients, runners are unique individuals. They’re so inspiring because they’re the type that want to be better yesterday. As a chiropractor and runner,...

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From Athletes to Seniors: Chiropractic Treatments for Various Needs
From Athletes to Seniors: Chiropractic Treatments for Various Needs
Chiropractors Helping Patients, Sports and Fitness, Workplace Wellness

From Athletes to Seniors: Chiropractic Treatments for Various Needs

OCA Admin2021-07-19T10:37:45-04:00Chiropractors Helping Patients, Sports and Fitness, Workplace Wellness|

By Dr. Chris Gordon-Tennant | I’ve always had a huge passion for sports. As a chiropractor, I’ve treated many elite and professional athletes, including at the 2015 Pan American Games and Parapan Am Games. It’s particularly satisfying to help athletes recover so they can continue to excel. However, my greatest passion is getting to the bottom of someone’s discomfort, whether they are an athlete or not. In my practice, I treat people of all...

Providing Timely, Effective Concussion Care for Athletes
Providing Timely, Effective Concussion Care for Athletes
Chiropractors Helping Patients, Managing Concussions, Sports and Fitness, Women's Health

Providing Timely, Effective Concussion Care for Athletes

OCA Admin2022-02-17T22:18:12-05:00Chiropractors Helping Patients, Managing Concussions, Sports and Fitness, Women's Health|

By Dr. Leah Lawson | Did you know that any blow to your head, face, neck or even your body may cause a concussion if it causes your brain to move? Concussions are serious injuries. Although they typically have short-term effects, concussions can lead to long-lasting symptoms. This is especially true if they are left untreated. This is why providing timely and effective concussion care is so important. Treatment & Concussion Care As someone who treats a lot...

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How Teamwork Helps Our Patients and Keeps Them in the Forefront
How Teamwork Helps Our Patients and Keeps Them in the Forefront
Chiropractors Helping Patients, Chronic Conditions, Sports and Fitness

How Teamwork Helps Our Patients and Keeps Them in the Forefront

OCA Admin2021-06-29T13:52:18-04:00Chiropractors Helping Patients, Chronic Conditions, Sports and Fitness|

Dr. Paolo De Ciantis (right) examines his patient, while his twin brother Dr. Marco De Ciantis (left), co-owner at the clinic looks on. By Dr. Paolo De Ciantis| From managing low back pain through Rapid Access Clinics to helping patients get off opioids, the impact of how multidisciplinary teamwork helps our patients can’t be denied. We see the value of collaboration play out every day for patients visiting our sports-based practice. There, we help a range...

Chiropractic Care for Office Athletes or Workers
Chiropractic Care for Office Athletes or Workers
Sports and Fitness, Workplace Wellness

Chiropractic Care for Office Athletes or Workers

OCA Admin2021-06-29T13:57:47-04:00Sports and Fitness, Workplace Wellness|

By Dr. Patrick Welsh | Low back pain has been identified as one of the most costly disorders among the worldwide working population.¹ Studies also indicate that work stressors, such as high psychological demands, may increase muscle tension and aggravate task-related strain.² When I deliver chiropractic care, I’ve consistently seen low back, as well as elbow, shoulder and neck issues among the office athletes or workers, I regularly treat. Corporate Wellness, Onsite Chiropractic Care for...

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