Dr. David KoivurantaDoctor Of Chiropractic, Toronto Neck and Back Pain Clinic · I Prevent the Work Injuries I Treat Daily | Clinical Ergonomic Assessments for HR & H&S | GTA

Toronto Chiropractor discusses neck pain and back pain from poorly functioning or damaged joints.

11 Aug 2023 · 1 min

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In this short informational video, Dr. Dave of the Toronto Neck and Back Pain Clinic explains that the spine and pelvis contain over 75 joints whose proper alignment and movement are essential for everyday activities. He describes how macro‑trauma (e.g., accidents) and repetitive micro‑trauma can cause some of these joints to sit or move incorrectly, creating conflict that leads to discomfort, pain, and eventual degeneration if left untreated. Dr. Dave outlines the chiropractic approach: assessing the function and alignment of these joints, then using techniques to unlock, release, and retrain them, which can relieve existing neck and back pain and help prevent future episodes. The video serves as a practical tip for patients to understand why joint dysfunction matters and how chiropractic care can address it.

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In the spine and pelvis, from the hips up to the base of the skull, there's over 75 joints that help the body do what we do with it every day. And as long as all those parts are sitting and moving properly, we can go do those things, there'll be no conflict, and we should feel pretty good. In fact, that movement and activity should be good for those over 75 joints. But sometimes, because we've lived life and done things and some things have happened, either things like macro trauma, or even some repetitive microtrauma, some of those over 75 joints may not be sitting and moving properly. So if we thought about that for a moment and we go to do something, but one of those joints isn't sitting and moving right, but we're trying to use it to do that thing that requires that movement, that conflict is what can create some discomfort or problems over time. And if left there sitting and moving wrong, that problem typically deteriorates or degenerates and gets worse over time. So chiropractors quite often assess those over 75 joints for their function, to see how well they're sitting, are they in alignment, and as well to check and see how well they're moving to make sure those joints have good function. Because if the alignment and function are good, you're gonna feel better. And if they're not good, but we can find a way to unlock them, release them, and retrain them, you're gonna feel better. All right, so structure and function at the chiropractic office can get you out of back pain, neck pain, and also help prevent some of that back or neck pain. That's your back and neck pain tip for the day from Dr. Dave at the Toronto Neck and Back Pain Clinic.