Everybody has a preferred wheel size that they think is best, and anyone who rides something different does because they aren’t as clever. In the cross-country race world, 29” wheels are by and large the dominant wheel size. The rationale for 29” wheels has been that the larger diameter improves roll-over and small trail bump absorption, improving contact with the ground - leading to an increase in speed. In addition, it has been proposed by the cycling industry that the larg

It’s been a long time coming, but we’re delighted to say that our second clinic is up and running. Having grown up in Beaverton myself, it was a natural choice for our second location. Beaverton and the surrounding area have long needed quality chiropractic care, and we couldn’t be happier to be the ones to bring it there! We know we have something great to offer, and we’re sure you’ll agree too. If you are in pain, have a sports injury, or just want to keep yourself in tip-t

We are incredibly excited to welcome Anton Filatov, Registered Massage Therapist, to the Oak Ridges Health team! When you’re the son of an Olympic gymnast, and have a background in competitive coaching yourself, you understand the demands that athletes place on their bodies, and how to help them stay injury free. That doesn’t mean Anton only works with athletes, however. Using his skills and experience, he can help anyone achieve the results they’re looking for. Anton will pe

Compression socks are used by a number of different people for a number of different reasons. They are often prescribed to help deal with things like varicose veins, and to help decrease the chances of developing a blood clot. We also fit them for athletes who are looking for a performance edge, particularly in endurance sports. We see a lot of cyclists and runners in our office and they often find that wearing compression socks results in less leg fatigue and decreased swell

Oak Ridges Health Group is excited to offer massage therapy! It took us a long time to find a registered massage therapist that we felt would complement the clinic and offer something of value to our patients. But the wait is over – Ashley McMillan is the latest and greatest member of the ORHG team. She shares the same passion and commitment to patient care as we do. Whether referencing her skills, knowledge, or personality, the feedback we have received from patients has bee

Lately, it seems that most of the patients walking through our door are doing so because they are experiencing hip pain with movement or activity. The next few posts will shed some light on the anatomy of the area, and things we commonly see that cause people’s hip pain – and best of all, things you can do to get rid of, or prevent hip pain from occurring. To begin with, let’s look at the area and get a basic understanding of the involved structures. The hip joint is the arti

Part 2 in a multi-part series on cycling and staying healthy. In part 1, we discussed low back pain, and how some simple core endurance exercises could decrease your back pain while cycling, and increase your fun. We will update that post in the future with some other areas to consider when dealing with cycling related back pain. Today, however, we are going to delve in the knee – more specifically, how problems at the hip can impact the knees. Much like the back, the knee is