by Ashlea Wilson | Nov 27, 2024 | Uncategorized
What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a condition impacting the bones of your skeleton, resulting in reduced bone mass and an increased risk of fracture. This condition impacts 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men in their lifetime, leading to decreased quality of life,...
by Ashlea Wilson | Oct 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
As we wrap up Arthritis Awareness Month in Canada, let’s talk about osteoarthritis and the potential role of intra-articular injections. What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis – it is a chronic inflammatory process that...
by Ashlea Wilson | Sep 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
The last Wednesday of every September is Rowan’s Law Day. This day brings awareness to the importance of concussion safety in honour of Rowan Stringer, a young rugby player who passed away from Second Impact Syndrome. Second Impact Syndrome occurs when someone...
by Ashlea Wilson | Sep 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
Approximately 1/5 Canadians live with persistent or chronic pain, and this number increases as we age. Individuals experiencing persistent pain are often limited in their ability to work, attend school, participate in social activities or contribute fully to their...
by Ashlea Wilson | Aug 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
You may be experiencing difficulty with crunchy or chewy foods, or taking larger bites… Perhaps yawning has become painful… Your sleep might be disrupted as you find you are clenching or grinding your teeth every night… Maybe you have a headache or pain in the face...
by Ashlea Wilson | Jul 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
The only thing I’ve ever told a patient to “Google” when it comes to their health is the phrase ‘The benefits of Magnesium’. I do this for several reasons. Firstly, studies have shown that most people, across all ages, demographics and walks of life are quite...
