Use a Snowblower: Save Your Back, Save Your Heart

Shovel your snow without back pain. Get a quality snowblower. Clearing snow is a tough job. Heavy lifting, twisting and turning, repetitive strain, and cold icy weather can result in injuries if one is not prepared and does not employ the right technique. (Yes, there’s a technique to shoveling!) The most frequent injuries we see... Read More

Dr. Ron's Health Initiative - Starting A Health Discussion in Toronto

The first step to living a healthy lifestyle is education. You can’t eat right if you don’t know the ins and outs of where, when, and what to eat. The conversation about health simply isn’t loud enough in the Toronto area. Together with my team at Back Clinics of Canada, I am taking the initiative... Read More

Back Clinics of Canada Patient Question of the Week: Spinal Decompression at Home

Hi, Dr. Ron. I’ve been hearing about Spinal Decompression treatments one can do at home, for relief from low back pain and neck pain. What is this exactly? Does it really work? First, let me quickly explain what non-surgical spinal decompression is. This is a technology-based back and neck pain decompression system. The doctor overseeing... Read More

2015 New Year’s Resolution: Lose Weight to Help Reduce Back Pain

When a person is significantly overweight, their spine is under constant strain and they are a candidate for low back pain. What happens to an overweight person who is not very active? Poor flexibility; weakened muscles in the lower back, pelvis, and thighs; increased curve of the lower back; poor posture that can cause the pelvis to tilt too far forward; misalignment of the spine; additional weakened or strained muscles; compressed spinal discs, disc bulges, and even degenerative disc disease.... Read More

Back Clinics of Canada Patient Question of the Week: Foot Pain & Class IV K-Laser Therapy

Can the Class IV K-Laser help me with a foot injury? My foot is not broken, but it’s terribly bruised. Walking is difficult and I feel like my healing is taking forever. I’m sorry to hear about your foot pain. The answer to your question is YES. The Class IV K-Laser is designed to effectively... Read More

How Do I Get Relief From Back and Neck Pain When I Sleep?

The Back Clinics of Canada infographic with sleep position tips for reducing back and neck pain. Sleep Position: On your back OR on your side. If on back, prop up your knees with a pillow, if on side, prop a pillow between your knees. Meditation: Relaxing your body will ease muscle tension Neck Pillow: Having ... Read More