chiropractic

Snap, crackle, pop! Why on earth do we adjust the spine?

Have you seen a few chiropractors over your lifetime? If you have, chances are that your experience with each one was quite different. Just like visits to a physician, physiotherapist, naturopath, midwife, etc., every chiropractic practice differs depending on that professional’s personality, specialty, and population they treat. For instance, if you saw a chiropractor who specializes in treating athletes […]

By |February 3rd, 2015|Blog|0 Comments|

Nutrition Advise: Taking it Back to Basics

Nutrition and making “healthy” food choices in today’s world can be incredibly confusing. What do you look for in your food products…Low-fat? Sugar-free? Organic? Range-free? No-MSG?  Gluten-free? Added vitamins and minerals?  Our food choices often follow the popular diet fad of the day, which, unfortunately, often follows the latest marketing push from companies that use research on food and […]

By |January 16th, 2015|Blog|0 Comments|

A New You in the New Year

Happy New Year Everyone!!!    We hope that you had a wonderful holiday season filled with special time with family; a good rest; and some time spent in gratitude for all that you have been blessed with during 2014.

The New Year is upon us and with it often comes a lot of resolutions to eat right, exercise more, and cut […]

By |January 1st, 2015|Blog|0 Comments|

Moms-To-Be and Chiropractic Care

Have you ever wondered if you should see a chiropractor while you are pregnant?  Some of our favourite patients are moms-to-be and the newest additions to their families. Dr. Brad and Dr. Sarah are certified in Webster Technique and have advanced training in pediatric care to provide Peterborough Families with natural health care from Day 1.

By allowing your body […]

By |December 1st, 2014|Blog|0 Comments|

Preventing Back Pain – what can YOU do at home?

Believe it or not, back pain has become the leading cause of disability in North America.  Did you just read that? The LEADING cause!!  We have cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and numerous other diseases plaguing our society and BACK PAIN tops the list in creating disability.

Discussing the causes of back pain is topic for another day. In this post, […]

By |November 15th, 2014|Blog, News|0 Comments|

5 Keys to Preventing Workplace Injuries

How many of you sit at a desk for part (or all) of your work day? Unfortunately, this is a necessary evil of the modern workplace, and with it comes injury resulting from repetitive strain. If you can follow these 5 steps, you can greatly decrease your risk of injury, increase your energy levels, and be more effective at […]

By |November 1st, 2014|Blog|0 Comments|

Practice Safe Posture!

Did your mother (or your chiropractor!) ever tell you to stand up straight and stop slouching? Most of us have been scolded for poor posture at one time or another, but we still don’t really make the connection between good posture and health.  Why does matter? And what exactly is good posture?

Think about how the human body evolved and […]

By |October 15th, 2014|Blog|0 Comments|

How Do You Balance Your Child’s Backpack?

It’s back to school season, and in “Chiro world”, that also means it’s the season for children and teens with back pain. Believe it or not, over 50% of Canadian youth will suffer at least one back pain episode during their school years. These injuries impact your child’s ability to focus at school and participate in their sports activities […]

By |October 1st, 2014|News|0 Comments|

Welcome to the Spinal Column Blog!

Making memories, realizing milestones, and living life to the fullest depend equally on your optimal health and well-being. The team at Definitive Chiropractic & Wellness Centre share a passion for health, and a dedication to seeing you get well, living well, and enjoying all you love to do.  That is our vision: For All You Love To Do! We strive to provide you […]

By |June 25th, 2014|News|0 Comments|