Chiropractic vs Physiotherapy for Back Pain
Does Chiropractic work better than Physiotherapy for back pain? It depends! Physiotherapy Chiropractic Back pain can have many causes, so the right treatment will be different for each person. In this article, we discuss some common causes of back pain and their treatment options, to help you decide whether to start with an Assessment by…
Read MoreMaximize your Benefits with Specialty Services!
Extended healthcare benefits are priceless if you have an unexpected injury or chronic condition that takes you away from the things you love to do. An integrated treatment plan that combines the expertise of multiple practitioners is an effective way to reduce pain and improve function[1,2,3], and having benefits coverage (and convenient direct billing) to…
Read MoreCupping Therapy – FAQ
Toronto Registered Massage Therapist Sasha Marakuna answers common questions about Cupping Therapy, our newest specialty massage treatment! Cupping therapy is an ancient technique that was applied to treat an array of illnesses. Used for centuries, its popularity continues to grow as people seek alternative and natural methods for treatment. Cups are used to suction soft…
Read MoreSTWM 2018 – Marathon Recovery Tips
Whether you are relatively new to running or a seasoned racer like Tsegaye Mekonne, if you are one of the 26,000 people who ran in the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon events this weekend, what you do after your run has a big impact on your recovery. Here are a few tips for recovery: At the…
Read MoreWhy We Run
The question of why we run, have always run, is a mystery. Even Holden Caulfield, not known for healthy habits, breaks into a run at the end of Catcher in the Rye’s first chapter, for no reason, just to run.
Read MoreWelcome Adam McLaughlin, B.Sc, CAT
August was busy at Anatomica, as we brought on three new team members! We’ll be doing a profile for each of them in the next week so you may learn more about them as therapists and the treatments they provide. We’re going to start with our new Athletic Therapist, Adam McLaughlin. Adam became a Certified…
Read MoreWhy you should try Acupuncture!
Shape magazine recently published an article about all of the wonderful benefits of Acupuncture, including pain relief, stress relief, and more. You can read the full article here: https://www.shape.com/lifestyle/mind-and-body/acupuncture-treatment-benefits
Read MoreOsteopathy
We get so many requests for Osteopathy and so many questions about it, that we thought we’d answer a few of them here for you! We offer a few options for clients interested in adding Osteopathy to their treatment plan at Anatomica:
Read MoreSummertime
The beautiful warm weather that we’re having usually means more time outside, playing sports and doing yard work. We had what felt like an extra long winter this year, so returning to more activity may mean more aches, pains and sprains. Here are a few suggestions on how to keep yourself safe this season! Stay…
Read MoreMexican Eggs Benedict
Perfect for brunch, or any meal really! This meal is paleo and Whole30 friendly. MEXICAN EGGS BENEDICT Chipotle Hollandaise Sauce 1 to 2 dried chipotle chilies 3 large egg yolks 2 teaspoons lime juice 2/3 cup salted clarified butter or ghee, melted 8 large eggs, poached 1 tablespoon Whole30-compliant bacon fat or extra-virgin olive oil 8…
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