| Pillows, posture and pain. CHCH Chiropractor and OCA member, Dr. Nekessa Remy, provides advice on buying a pillow to help aching backs and other body parts. January 19, 2021 |
| Ontario chiropractors supported by provincial association during Covid-19 pandemic World Federation of Chiropractic Quarterly World Report This World Federation of Chiropractic’s (WFC) Quarterly World Report features stories from around the world, including what we did to support our members during the COVID-19 pandemic’s early months (on pg. 64). This feature highlights our efforts through the eyes of Linda Baldasio, our Member Support Lead. January 7, 2021 |
| Dickson’s epic moustache raises $4,000 for Movember Tillsonburg News Dr. Mark Dickson’s Movember moustache this year was truly epic. Epic enough to win second overall in the 2020 Global Movember Awards, ‘The Epic One’ category. Mark first joined the Movember cause (ca.movember.com) in 2015, raising awareness and funds for men’s health, which includes prostate cancer research, testicular cancer research and suicide prevention. This year he raised $4,000, bringing his six-year total to $13,928. It was the most he raised in a single year, topping $2,500 from 2019 and just over $3,000 in 2018. December 7, 2020 |
| Neck and back hurting? Try these stretches to sooth aches and pains Global News Chiropractor and OCA Member Dr. Nekkesa Remy joins The Morning Show with simple stretches to combat muscle pain during winter months. December 2, 2020 |
| ‘A blessing to be able to help out at this time’: Orillia chiropractor Simcoe County News Dr. Kevin Matheson and his wife Lee Anne couldn’t have imagined that they would be marking the 10th anniversary of their Orillia chiropractic practice in the midst of a global pandemic. And yet, there is nothing the couple would rather be doing than helping work out their clients’ tensions at Matheson Chiropractic Clinic during this difficult moment in our collective history. “It’s a blessing to be able to help out at this time,” Matheson told Simcoe.com. November 24, 2020 |
| How to Keep Moving When Working From Home SOOTODAY With many employees still working from home due to COVID-19, it’s important to keep your back health in mind while sitting in one place for extended periods of time. Chiropractor and OCA member Dr. Ted Luck has some tips to share with those working remotely, and how it can actually be beneficial. “Personally, I think the current reality of people working from home can provide some excellent benefits especially when it comes to your spine and all the sitting we do now, especially at work,” Dr. Luck said. October 30, 2020 |
| Working from home? Here’s how to avoid the negative side effects CTVNews (Kitchener) Bad posture, back pain and sitting too long are just a few side effects of working from home. With many offices closing because of COVID-19 restrictions, more people are working in settings that are not as ergonomically correct, causing people to suffer from pain. “From spending more time in their home offices versus their regular workplace, they are getting more chronic postural issues,” explained chiropractor and OCA member Jason Price. October 27, 2020 |
| Running Drills to Improve Speed and Power Running News OCA member Dr. Kris Sheppard, owner of The Runner’s Academy in Toronto, which specializes in helping runners move well, shows four drills that only add about five minutes to your warm up and make a world of difference in your performance. October 23, 2020 |
| Choosing the right shoes online CHCH Hamilton Chiropractor and OCA member Dr. Nekessa Remy joined CHCH to talk about at-home workouts and buying the right running shoes online. September 30, 2020 |
| A chiropractor’s stretching circuit to complete every morning Cityline Want to ward off the effects of sitting all day? Chiropractor and OCA member Stacy Irvine has the simple stretches that will bring relief to your back! September 29, 2020 |
| Back-to-school tips to help improve physical health EPIC GENERATION TV Back-to-school tips to help improve physical health As part of its back-to-school episode, EPIC Generation TV – an educational program that aims to help kids (ages seven to thirteen) become empowered, positive, inspirational and creative – reached out to the OCA for posture tips and advice for kids as they prepare to return back to the classroom. Dr. Patrick Welsh, a sports specialist chiropractor at High Point Wellness Centre shares a few of his back-to-school tips for kids to help improve physical health, and a challenge to make homework and studying easier. September 16, 2020 |
| How to find the most comfortable backpack for back to school Global News Chiropractor Nekessa Remy, a member of the OCA, joins The Morning Show to share tips on which back to school backpacks to buy in order to avoid muscle aches and make sitting all day comfortable. September 2, 2020 |
| 10 Stretches That Can Help Strengthen Your Back MSN Canada (Best Health) August 31, 2020 |
| Docs Groups Say ’No’ to First-Line Opioids for Sprains and Pains Physicians Weekly | Doctors Post Article discusses guideline from the American College of Physicians (ACP) and American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) that states opioids should not be a first-line treatment option for non-low back, musculoskeletal injuries. It includes findings from opioid-use review by John J. Riva, DC, MSc, of McMaster University in Hamilton, an OCA member. August 18, 2020 |
| Orillia girl, 12, to undergo surgery in Germany for scoliosis Orillia Matters In June, the Orillia girl was diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. The journey to finding out what was wrong began in the winter when Sienna was taking swimming lessons. Her grandmother noticed one of Sienna’s shoulders was slightly more elevated than the other. A chiropractor asked Sienna to bend over and touch her toes, and that’s when the curving in her spine became immediately noticeable. August 18, 2020 |
| What’s the most common cause of back and neck pain during warm weather season? Well according to the Ontario chiropractic Association, it’s gardening. Zoomer Radio (7:27:54) August 12, 2020 |
| Working from home can be a pain in the neck, chiropractor warns Barrie Today | Collingwood Today | Newmarket Today Dr. Leah Lawson, chiropractor at Bayside Wellness in Collingwood and Vitality Health in Barrie, speaks about how improper at-home workstations can cause neck and back pain August 11, 2020 |
| Tips for buying running shoes online Global News (online) Chiropractor and OCA member Dr. Nekessa Remy shares her tips on how to find the best running shoes online to fit your foot type and shoe size. July 23, 2020 |
| COVID-19 brings new challenges for health care workers CTV News Toronto CTV News health journalist Paulina Chan speaks with Monica Huci, an operating room nurse at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, and Dr. Amy Brown, and Ontario chiropractor, on the health-related challenges health care workers are experiencing in the face of COVID-19. July 20, 2020 |
| Adjusting to the new normal in Burlington CHCH TV - Morning Live Dr. Maja Edgar, from Edgar Family Chiropractic, discusses how her clinic is adapting to the ‘new normal.’ July 15, 2020 |
| ‘Working out the kinks’: Wasaga chiropractors adjust as they reopen during COVID-19 pandemic Simcoe.com While chiropractors and massage therapists have been given the green light to reopen, it’s not business as usual. June 12, 2020 |
| Kingston chiropractors reopen, adapt to new measures amid COVID-19 Global News As of June 1, several regulated health professionals in Ontario are now allowed to open their doors again amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. Dentists, optometrists, psychologists, dietitians and denturists are just some of the professions on the province’s reopening list as it moves forward with easing restrictions. June 2, 2020 |
| Healthcare providers get the go-ahead to book non-emergency appointments CTV News - Kitchener Caroline Brereton, CEO, Ontario Chiropractic Association, discusses steps chiropractors are taking so they can return to practice and keep their patients, staff and colleagues safe. May 27, 2020 |
| Mental Health Consequences of COVID-19 with Dr. Luigi (Lou) Nalli Pinpoint Health Show | Global New 640 Radio Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Michael Tibollo, joins Dr. Luigi Nalli, DC, on his PinPoint Health Show to speak about the potential mental health consequences of COVID-19. April 25, 2020 |
| Hamilton chiropractor interviewed about CERB and her clinic during COVID-19 CBC News CBC journalist Rosemary Barton spoke with Dr. Marissa Verdone, a chiropractor based in Hamilton and sole proprietor, who recently applied for the CERB. Dr. Verdone shared her experiences with the application process and how COVID-19 has affected her professionally. April 6, 2020 |
| Chiropractic Emergency and Acute Care Amid COVID-19 Global 640 AM News Interview with Kelly Cutrara and Dr. Luigi (Lou) Nalli April 2, 2020 |
| Animal chiropractic becoming more common place with Canadian pet owners CTV Northern Ontario January 21, 2020 |
| What you need to know before taking your kid to a chiropractor Today's Parent November 5, 2019 |
| Chiropractic care for back pain tied to lower odds of opioid use National Post October 24, 2019 |
| Pilot project connects people on Ontario Works with chiropractic care The Record March 27, 2019 |
| Cambridge’s Langs health centre helps launch chiropractic care in back-to-work program Cambridge Times March 26, 2019 |
| Despite the tired narratives, chiropractic is backed by evidence Globe and Mail February 16, 2019 |
| What to understand about chronic pain Globe and Mail November 27, 2018 |
| Collaborative care helps stem the tide of Canada’s opioid crisis Globe and Mail November 13, 2018 |
| Aging: how to stay active when it hurts to do so Globe and Mail October 30, 2018 |
| Mind and body: The link between chronic pain and mental health Globe and Mail October 30, 2018 |
| Getting back to work and back to your life Globe and Mail October 17, 2018 |
| Chiropractors team up with community health centres to care for those in need Globe and Mail October 16, 2018 |
| The Pain Problem Globe and Mail October 11, 2018 |
| Impact of diabetes: What you didn’t know Globe and Mail October 4, 2018 |
| CEO sees chiropractors as key to solving opioid crisis Globe and Mail September 27, 2018 |
| “It’s like a winter wonderland”: Snow storm hits Windsor CBC Windsor December 13, 2017 |
| Snow shovelling 101: What you need to know Global News December 12, 2017 |
| Report urges Canada to seek opioid alternatives to cut down on addiction The Globe and Mail November 14, 2017 |
| Back pain project wins award The Belleville Intelligencer November 14, 2017 |
| 5 great tips to fight text neck Mississauga News September 17, 2017 |
| How “weekend warriors” can avoid common summer sports injuries CBC News July 4, 2017 |
| How to treat chronic pain without turning to opioids The Globe and Mail July 4, 2017 |
| Sore back? 5 tips to help you enjoy a pain-free summer of gardening Chatelaine June 26, 2017 |
| Avoiding back and neck pain while gardening Rogers Daytime TV May 23, 2017 |
| Preventing some of those gardening aches Toronto Sun May 20, 2017 |
| Baby Got Back: Why babies bring the (back) pain and what you can do to stop it City Parent April 1, 2017 |
| Treating Back Pain While Pregnant CTV Toronto January 16, 2017 |
| Woman of Steele: Tennis elbow, runner’s knee… now… text neck Windsor Star October 10, 2016 |
| Constant use of smart phone causes neck pain, Ontario chiropractors warn consumers Mississauga News October 2, 2016 |
| Injuries from mobile-device overuse ‘debilitating’ Radio Canada International September 30, 2016 |
| Staring at mobile phones strains necks, chiropractors warn CBC News September 28, 2016 |
| Ten ways to reduce injuries from excessive smartphone use The Globe and Mail September 26, 2016 |
| Avid runner Meghan Young describes 5 simple stretches for runners in this video collaboration with the OCA. www.MeghanYoung.ca August 11, 2016 |
| Dr. Katherine Tibor is featured in this article on how to avoid injury while gardening. Toronto Star July 9, 2016 |
| Neuromuscular warm-ups for kids with Dr. Stacy Irvine Breakfast Television June 24, 2016 |
| Are flip flops bad for your feet? Here’s what happens when you wear the flimsy sandal Global News June 11, 2016 |
| Dr. Krista Revenberg discusses how to avoid injury while gardening Afternoon Drive - CBC Radio Windsor June 8, 2016 |
| Back pain myths debunked with Dr. Stacy Irvine Breakfast Television June 8, 2016 |
| Dr. Stacy Irvine on seniors health and mobility Breakfast Television May 24, 2016 |
| On Purses, Backaches And Heavy Lifting! Giveaway How to Survive Life in the Suburbs May 13, 2016 |
| Stretches and Exercises for Knitting Pain & Strains Knitted Bliss May 11, 2016 |
| Dr. Stacy Irvine talks about concussions and the importance of baseline testing Breakfast Television March 9, 2016 |
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