Running into Knee Pain?
I was asked recently what the most common injury is that I treat in my clinic. Most would expect me to answer this question with low back pain, neck pain or headaches. Although I do see many of those conditions, one of the most common conditions I treat is knee pain in the semi competitive runner. Usually these patients run recreationally, and occasionally enter 10K, ½ marathon and...
Read MoreJaw pain? You may have TMJ disorder
Symptoms of Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder include pain in the jaw and a clicking or grinding noise. The noise may be due to misalignment of the disc between the two bones in the jaw. Many patients complain of the following symptoms associated with TMJ: -jaw pain -chronic headaches -limited jaw mobility or locking of the jaw -popping, clicking, grinding noise -ear pain -neck pain or...
Read MoreOmega 3 Review
Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to have several health benefits including: -improving cardiovascular health -preventing arthritis and reducing inflammation -preventing eye diseases -mental health and preventing cognitive decline A multi-year Dutch study published in 2010, for example, showed a 62% lower risk of fatal heart attack in people consuming even a modest amount of EPA and DHA...
Read MoreForward Head Posture
The need for chiropractic care has increased with advances in mobile technology and computer use. The number of patients that we see for neck and shoulder pain and headaches has now surpassed the number of patients that have sports injuries. The forward head posture that primarily contributes to neck and shoulder pain is now known to be more serious than previously thought. Such posture...
Read MoreAbout Us
At Peak Performance we take a functional approach to restore proper biomechanics and enhance your ability to enjoy all of your activities without pain. We work to improve joint motion and use soft tissue techniques to maximize the effectiveness of treatments. We use a multi-disciplinary team approach for the most effective and efficient patient care. By working with medical doctors, physiotherapists, massage therapists, personal trainers and acupuncturists, we are able to address your concern in our clinic or refer you to the appropriate practitioner.