We are saddened to have temporarily suspended online booking access for our patients. Appointments will be available only by email or phone contact on a case-by-case basis for people who've sustained a new injury or are battling intense pain and discomfort. Removal of online booking access helps us to better monitor and control appointments to ensure compliance with the clinic closure recommendations set out by the College of Chiropractors of Ontario. We thank you for your understanding during uncertain times and wish you the best of health in the coming weeks. Contact information is listed below:

Dr. Brenda Yee: [email protected]
Katrina: [email protected]
Phone: 519.265.4204 (please leave a voicemail) 

As of March 18, 2020 at 12:00pm noon, Nurture Family Chiropractic will be suspending all chiropractic care and massage therapy treatments as per the recommendation set by College of Chiropractors of Ontario. This was a tough decision to make but we feel strongly that proactive measures are necessary to keep all of us healthy through this challenging time. Social distancing is crucial to help flatten the curve. 

If you are experiencing severe pain or have endured a new injury, emergency services will be made available on a case-by-case basis. To book an appointment, visit our online booking system, give Dr. Yee or Katrina a direct email or phone the clinic and leave a voicemail which will be regularly monitored. All contact information will be listed below:

Online Booking: https://nurturefamilychiropractic.janeapp.com/
Dr. Brenda Yee: [email protected]
Katrina: [email protected]
Phone: 519.265.4204 (please leave a voicemail) 

Depending on how things develop, along with guidance from the Government, Public Health and the College of Chiropractors of Ontario, we will remain temporarily closed until it is appropriate to re-open. Thank you for the trust you've placed with us in your care, it has been an absolute privilege to be a part of your health care team and we look forward to seeing you when things are much more settled down. Stay positive and stay healthy!

All information is sourced from Dr. Vizniak's Orthopedic Assessment Textbook. Always visit your local health care professional for a detailed assessment of your injury or pain to get an accurate diagnosis and treatment strategy.

Ligaments are made of dense collagenous fibre bundles that function to stabilize joints. It connects and holds bones to other bones in our body. Ligament sprains occur a joint is force beyond its normal range of motion causing the surrounding ligaments to "stretch" or tear. Ligament sprains generally take longer to heal compared to muscle strains as a result of having a lower blood supply to them.

Key Principles for Ligament Sprain Healing:

Phase 1: ACUTE PHASE (~1-5 days)
-PRICE (Pressure, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)
-Short term immobilization of the affected joint
-Avoid activities that make the pain worse and practice pain control

Phase 2: POST-ACUTE PHASE (~2 days to 6 weeks)
-Begin pain-free range of motion as soon as possible but also within tolerance
-Switch to heat to improve blood flow to the ligament
-Begin hands on treatment with a trusted health care provider (soft tissue therapy, mobilization, manipulation) to decrease pain, improve range of motion and reduce the risk of contracture
-Consider electrotherapy
-If instability of the joint is suspected, consider prolotherapy to shorten ligaments

Phase 3: REMODELLING PHASE (1 week to 12+ months)
-Work toward function recovery and proprioception improvement (an understanding of where your body is in space to decrease risk of re-injury)
-Warm up properly before physical activity
-Address technique issues or biomechanical imbalances that may have contributed to the injury in the first place
-SLOWLY transition from simple isometric activities to eccentric activities, as tolerated, then to activity specific exercises
-Surgical consultation is warranted with failure to respond to conservative care and/or with severe joint instability

Have a ligamentous sprain that's holding you back from doing what you love? Visit us at Nurture Family Chiropractic to help get you back on track. 

All information is sourced from Dr. Vizniak's Orthopedic Assessment Textbook. Always visit your local health care professional for a detailed assessment of your injury or pain to get an accurate diagnosis and treatment strategy.

Muscles are composed of many fibres oriented in a specific pattern or direction and act to stabilize, create force or motion across a joint. Muscular injury (or muscular strain) is when the fibres in the muscle get "stretched" or tear as a result of too much force placed upon the muscle. When this happens the muscle can experience pain, tightness, bruising and decreased strength and range of motion. Muscle strain healing and rehabilitation occurs in stages.

Key Principles for Muscle Strain Healing:

Phase 1: ACUTE PHASE (~1-5 days)
-PRICE (Pressure, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)
-Avoid activities that make the pain worse and practice pain control
-Increase consumption of protein, zinc, magnesium, manganese, calcium and water

Phase 2: POST-ACUTE PHASE (~2 days to 6 weeks)
-Begin pain-free range of motion as soon as possible but also within tolerance
-Switch to heat to improve blood flow to the muscle
-Begin hands on treatment with a trusted health care provider (soft tissue therapy, mobilization, manipulation) to decrease pain, improve range of motion and reduce the risk of contracture
-Practice regular stretching of the muscle

Phase 3: REMODELLING PHASE (1 week to 12+ months)
-Work toward function recovery and proprioception improvement (an understanding of where your body is in space to decrease risk of re-injury)
-Warm up properly before physical activity
-Address technique issues or biomechanical imbalances that may have contributed to the injury in the first place
-Work on strengthening exercises and activity specific actions 
-Proper cool down after activity

Have a muscular injury that's holding you back from doing what you love? Visit us at Nurture Family Chiropractic to help get you back on track.