An unhealthy fear of healthy movement
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Different people have different phobias. Some are perfectly rational – like the fear of heights, the CRA, and clowns. These are...
Dr. Lee Brotherston
Apr 18, 20181 min
When the shoe doesn't fit
“I’m a size 10. I’m always a size 10.” This is the response I often get when I ask people what size shoe they’re wearing. Unfortunately,...
Dr. Lee Brotherston
Feb 6, 20182 min
Move like a baby.
We learn a lot as we develop and grow. Many things that are common sense to us now were not innately understood as babies. Rarely do I...
Dr. Lee Brotherston
Feb 6, 20181 min
Welcome Anton, RMT!
We are incredibly excited to welcome Anton Filatov, Registered Massage Therapist, to the Oak Ridges Health team! When you’re the son of...
Dr. Lee Brotherston
Feb 5, 20182 min
Chiropractic is a profession not a treatment.
You can use the analogy of not all cars are created equal, or not all coffee is great. But it probably makes more sense to compare...
Dr. Lee Brotherston
Dec 19, 20173 min
Understanding Pain
What is pain and why does it hurt?! In trying to think of the easiest way to explain this, I thought it best to first learn a bit of...
Dr. Lee Brotherston
Dec 14, 20172 min
Pillow Talk
What type of pillow should I use? Patients of ours know that we ask a lot of questions about sleep such as, do you get a good night...
Dr. Lee Brotherston
Nov 30, 20172 min
What makes us different? Glad you asked!
Something we get asked a lot is, "I've been to a chiropractor before. What makes you different?" We love this question because it gives...
Dr. Lee Brotherston
Nov 30, 20172 min
Compression socks - these aren't your grandma's graduated compression stockings!
Compression socks are used by a number of different people for a number of different reasons. They are often prescribed to help deal with...
Dr. Lee Brotherston
Nov 23, 20171 min
Prenatal massage - if there was ever a time to get a massage, this is it!
We probably don’t have to try too hard to convince you that getting a massage when you’re pregnant is a good idea. You’re tired, your...
Dr. Lee Brotherston
Nov 22, 20173 min
Do I need custom orthotics?
Have you been told that you need custom orthotics? Have you ever wondered how they work? Read on to bust some myths, and learn whether or...
Dr. Lee Brotherston
Nov 13, 20171 min
Have questions about us? We have answers!
Do you have questions about our clinic, chiropractic care, or what makes us different? Then we invite you to come in for a complimentary...
Dr. Lee Brotherston
Oct 20, 20172 min
Hurt in a car accident? You're entitled to treatment.
If you have been hurt in a car accident, here are some things you should know: 1. You are entitled to treatment to help you recover from...
Dr. Lee Brotherston
Oct 12, 20171 min
ORHG now offers massage therapy!
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...
Dr. Lee Brotherston
Jul 31, 20172 min
How to set up your pedals/cleats
During a discussion with one of our athletes after their race on the weekend, the topic of optimal cleat/pedal setup came up. He wanted...
Dr. Lee Brotherston
Jun 7, 20173 min
It's all in the hips - How to deal with pain or pinching in the hips
Lately, it seems that most of the patients walking through our door are doing so because they are experiencing hip pain with movement or...
Dr. Lee Brotherston
Mar 2, 20174 min
When life makes your head hurt
Posture series: part 1 Humans are remarkably adaptable creatures – our bodies are constantly changing to match the demands placed on...
Dr. Lee Brotherston
Feb 22, 20173 min
You are what you eat
So, we’re nearing the end of February and you’re struggling to maintain those resolutions you made back in January. You told yourself...
Dr. Lee Brotherston
Feb 13, 20174 min
Cycling and knee pain - The role of the foot/ankle complex
Part 3 of a multipart series on cycling and staying healthy. Last time we talked about cycling and knee pain we discussed how the hip...
Dr. Lee Brotherston
Feb 10, 20175 min
Cycling and knee pain - the hips don't lie
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...
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