A chiropractor may use an activator in treatment to provide a gentle and controlled alternative to manual manipulations, making it suitable for patients who prefer a less forceful approach or have specific conditions or limitations or infants and prenatal chiropractic patients. The activator allows for targeted and precise adjustments, aiding in the restoration of joint mobility and alignment. Activator chiropractic care can be particularly beneficial for patients with acute pain, sensitivity, or localized issues, as the activator delivers controlled impulses to address specific areas without excessive discomfort.

Lying on your back can create a lot of fear and concern for pregnant women. The fears include risking stillbirth and restricting blood flow to the baby. Many women are unsure as to WHEN they have to stop lying on their back during pregnancy. The short answer is: it depends. This article explains what changes are going on in our body that help us determine when to switch our sleeping position, when to modify supine exercises, and signs and symptoms to look out for!

Most pregnant women will go through similar changes to their posture during pregnancy. As your baby grows and as your centre of mass changes (to out in front, thanks to your belly) it’s common for the pelvis to tip forward into an anterior pelvic tilt, causing an increased curve in the low back called a lordosis. This can contribute to tight low back muscles and hip flexor muscles (located at the front of the hips). Our bigger boobs created rounded shoulders and upper back and the weight shift causes our bum to clench - learn cues for managing these changes and avoiding pain and tension linked to these changes. A Prenatal Chiropractor can help maintain good posture throughout pregnancy and keep you feeling and moving your absolute best!

Curious about seeing a pregnancy chiropractor? Here’s everything you need to know about getting having a healthy spine and pelvic while pregnant. As baby grows and your body changes, you may experience symptoms like low back pain, hip pain, pelvic pain and discomfort that a prenatal chiropractor can alleviate.

Torticollis can affect your baby’s ability to breastfeed successfully on both breasts due limited range of motion in the neck and inability to fully open their jaw for a sufficient latch. Chiropractors who are trained in Infant Chiropractic, like our Dr. David Blair DC, can treat your baby’s neck and jaw muscles using special muscle techniques for infants and release the tension to allow your baby to feed easier.

Meet Dr. Courtney Babut, our Chiropractor at Flow Physio + Wellness! Dr. Courtney is an athlete herself and has the experience and knowledge to help you with your sports injuries, improving physical function and managing pain.

Seeing improvements in strength or functional performance requires a focused plan to push the body to new levels. An unfortunate side effect of regular training (or even inconsistent training) is the occasional ‘tweak’ or spasm of a muscle or around a joint. Typically, these injuries aren’t enough to affect our training...but what about when a more significant injury occurs?

4 easy movements you can start today to mitigate the aches and pains caused by working from home posture!