What is eToims – Needless IMS? Electrical Twitch Obtaining Intra-Muscular Stimulation (eToims) is aimed at alleviating pain and dysfunction caused by muscle and nerve injury. It involves the use of an electric current to produce a twitch in the muscle that is strong enough to stimulate or excite the deep fibers of a muscle. Learn […]
Your quality of life can be a constant struggle if you are dealing with chronic pain which can lasts for weeks, months, even years. Combining lifestyle changes with treatment will help manage your pain, and in many cases eliminate the pain all together. Lifestyle Tips: Deep breathing and meditation are techniques that help your body relax, […]
Innovations in technology are giving health practitioners a new set of tools to treat musculoskeletal ailments. New equipment has enabled chiropractors, physiotherapists and other healthcare practitioners to offer healing and cessation of pain without the use of pharmaceuticals or surgery. Spinal Decompression At Diversified Health the state-of-the-art equipment & diagnostic tools can be used for […]
Diversified Health Clinic explains the difference between a sprain and a strain; which is one of the most frequently asked question regarding an injury. Sprains: A sprain is an injury to a ligament, the fibrous tissue that connects bones to other bone. Ligament injuries involve a stretching or a tearing of this tissue. A sprain […]
Diabetes is a chronic condition that stems from the body’s inability to sufficiently produce/properly use insulin which the body needs to use sugar as an energy source. Diabetes can lead to serious complications and premature death. Complications from diabetes can include; blindness, numb and tingling feet, poor circulation, slow-healing wounds, gangrene, amputation, heart disease and […]
The College of Family Physicians of Canada reports that 65% of all adults suffer from lack of sleep. For many of us the lack of a good night’s sleep is routine – more than 40 percent of adults experience daytime sleepiness severe enough to interfere with their daily activities at least a few days each […]
The benefits of a good night’s sleep impacts every area of our daily life. While it may be obvious that sleep is beneficial, most people don’t realize how much sleep they need and why it is so important. The amount of sleep each person needs depends on many factors, including age. For most adults, 7 […]
How to avoid aches and pains when traveling starts with making sure that you plan ahead, make a to-do list and don’t wait till the last minute, this can lead to stress, which will lead to tension in the spine and shoulders, causing back pain and headaches. When packing: Choose luggage that fits you (sturdy […]
During the winter months most of us spend more time indoors, which exposes us to allergens and irritants like dust mites, pet dander, and household cleaners; and for individuals who suffer from allergies, this can make their lives miserable. For most of us, the holiday decorations are up for several weeks during December collecting dust […]
One of the greatest lessons you can teach your children is to always give more than you take. A great place to start, is to help a charity. This is an opportunity to make the holidays more meaningful for your family and teach your kids about giving back to the community. First, find charities that […]
