There’s a proverb that says: “Dig your well before you’re thirsty.” It’s an illustration of the wisdom and practicality of being proactive, and when it comes to the health of your spine, and its role in spinal cord and brain function—the foundation to ALL your body functions —this couldn’t be more true. Why Proactive Spinal … Continued
A healthy neck curve is essential for protecting your spine, discs, and spinal cord. In this video, Dr. Derek Haughton of Ascension Chiropractic in downtown Ottawa breaks down why the ideal C-shaped curve matters, how forward head posture adds stress, and what can happen when that curve is lost. Learn how proper alignment supports overall … Continued
When most people think of chiropractic care, they often associate it with the correction of spinal misalignments and improving nervous system function. While these are the key benefits of a chiropractor’s specialized training, there are many other advantages that come along with your regular visits to your chiropractor. Let’s look at a few of them! … Continued
Everyone who buys groceries has noticed that food prices are higher than they used to be. Can this actually be a good thing for you and your family? Is there a silver lining? Yes! What!?Yes!! Take this opportunity to learn how to make better food choices and develop habits that will serve you and your … Continued
It’s easy to get overwhelmed this time of year with all of the good habits we’re told we must begin at the start of a new year: exercise more, eat healthier, cut down on alcohol, improve social connections, improve sleep quality. These are just a few but the list is a long one for sure. … Continued
I often get asked by my patients if they can adjust their own spines. That is a fair question! Who hasn’t moved or twisted a certain way and heard a “cracking” or “popping” sound? There may also have been a feeling of temporary relief followed by such a movement. Today, I will be answering this … Continued
In this video, Dr. Derek Haughton shares his recent experience with vertigo and how chiropractic helped him. I want to tell you a story about something that happened to me a few weeks ago. I got out of bed, put my feet on the floor and immediately had the room spinning. I almost fell onto … Continued
An unprecedented number of people are having to work from home due to Covid-19 and the self-isolation measures in place to limit the spread of the virus. Many were caught off guard at how rapidly life changed, and few had the opportunity to properly prepare an ergonomic workstation at home. In these two videos, I … Continued
Do you ever wonder if choosing to live a healthy lifestyle is worth it? Do healthy habits and routines really make a difference? (Insert that story you heard once about your friend’s uncle who lived to be 100, smoked a pack a day, never exercised, and ate bacon every morning.). There are so many decisions … Continued
Over the summer, our family had the opportunity to spend a day at Science North in Sudbury, Ontario. Not only was it a much needed break during a long road trip, but it also ended up being a highlight for our family. The first area of the museum we visited was the Body Worlds exhibit* … Continued