CANADIANS ARE NO STRANGERS TO PAIN According to the Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA) 2017 report, All Pain, No Gain: Shining a Light on Canada’s Back Pain and Opioid Crisis, almost 90 per cent of Canadians have experienced [...]

Did you know that we offer a Falls Prevention Program at our office?  Simple, effective and adaptable to your capacities, let Dr. Marie help you to prevent the pain, suffering and disability that can result [...]

Do you take Gabapentin, Neurontin or Lyrica for Back Pain?  You should be aware of these recent findings... Globe & Mail Article Canadian Chiropractor Magazine  ...and give us a call.  We have have 3 doctors [...]

"What can I do for pain Dr. Nick?" You can do a lot of things and so can we.  Here is what you can and should not do. Pain Relievers - Tylenol, Muscle Relaxants, Anti-Inflammatories [...]

Did you know that low back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide?  Have you ever had back pain?  Do you have it know? Treatment options are many and varied.  What does the most recent [...]

Are you ready for your annual Spring Detox?  Why not do it with awesome group support this year?  Maybe you have never done a Detox?  Well, now is the perfect time and this is the [...]

  Do you suffer from Arthritis?  Chiropractors are a great resource to treat this condition - we focus on the bones and joints of the body.  In our office we also add the components of [...]

The term "sciatica" is used for many different problems  ranging from low back pain to hip pain to leg pain.  While it is important that we, your doctors, know how to properly diagnose your condition, [...]

Do you crazy hormones have you, well, all crazy!  Dr. Nina, our Naturopathic Doctor can help.  So can Dr. Nick, our Chiropractor and Wellness Coach.  Unsure as to whether hormones are influencing your health?  Here [...]

  Snow Shovelling Winter weather can pack a punch and, with the season’s heavy snowfalls, injuries often result. Improper snow shovelling is often to blame. But shovelling out after a storm doesn’t have to leave [...]

What is Cupping? Cupping is a type of therapy used in tradition Chinese medicine to stimulate energy flow and promote healing in the body. Special cups are placed on the skin and a vacuum seal [...]

Too good to be true?  Don't all women have to suffer during menopause? Maybe not!  Read this article from Dr. Nina to learn more. Why suffer during Menopause? Hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, anxiety, vaginal [...]

Patient - "Dr. Nick, I want to lose weight." Dr. Nick - "OK.  Tell me what you want more of." Patient - Puzzled look on their face. Dr. Nick - "Yes, you want less body [...]

A slip on the ice is a small thing...unless that slip leads to a fall or low back pain!  Or whiplash, shoulder strain, knee twist...need I go on?  With all the snow and ice inherent [...]

If you have hurt yourself at work - back pain, shoulder pain, neck and many others - consider Chiropractic.  We can bill WSIB directly and focus and helping you feel better, heal and get back [...]

YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT? By Dr. Nina Lauffer, Naturopathic Doctor "You are what you eat." You have likely heard this phrase more than a few times, but have you thought about what it really [...]

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"How should I sleep Dr. Nick?"  is a common question that I get from my patients.  Such a seemingly simple and natural activity, sleeping can sometimes make things worse and we feel worse instead of [...]

Are you ready to be confused and overwhelmed?  Losing fat is a highly emotional endeavor, yet we tend to approach it rationally.  Unfortunately this rarely works in the long run.  If you would like help [...]

Stress is a common and normal experience for human beings.  In fact, there is an optimal level of stress that keeps us focused and improves performance, however too much is too much.  Common ways to [...]

  Stating that summertime in Muskoka is beautiful is a bit of an understatement.  People flock here from all corners of the globe, enjoying what we have to offer.  The only drawback to summer in [...]

My what an anxious society we have become!  Growing up, I was not even aware of anxiety and what it meant whereas today, well, everyone seems to talk about it and indeed, suffer from it. [...]

Plant & Rake Without the Ache: Tips for Staying Healthy While Gardening Eighty-eight per cent of Ontario chiropractors report that gardening is the most common source of back and neck pain during the warm weather season. [...]

Weak ankles?  Frequent sprains?  Plantar Fasciitis?  On your feet all day long?  Concerned about balance and prevention of falls? Here are some great stretches & exercises...http://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/1007576-12-easy-anytime-moves-strengthen-feet-ankles/  

Exercise Helps Prevent Low Back Pain Most patients are intuitive in knowing the importance of exercise for treating lower back conditions.  However, research continues to assert the benefits of exercise for preventing low back pain. [...]

As we head into the tail end of winter, here in Muskoka we have had a fair share of icy conditions.  There have been many patient visits over the last few weeks related to slips [...]

Heel pain can be a real pain in-the-you-know-what!  Every step can feel like little knives piercing into the flesh.  We limp, we feel old, we feel helpless.  Most of all, all the fun things that [...]

Listen in to my discussion with Jack Martin, a body worker in Bracebridge as we explore pain and pain management.  We share our personal and professional experiences to help people come to a better understanding [...]

You have pain.  Many of my patients do, but for most of them, their pain goes away.  That is, I help them to heal by adjusting their bones, massaging their muscles, and giving them advice [...]

Do you need motivation, inspiration, information or just some support and a touch of wisdom and guidance?  Join us every other Thursday.  Check out our calendar of events or contact us. You may be brand new [...]

  Bracebridge is home to many vibrant & active senior citizens and new exciting changes are on the horizon.  Read this article to understand the importance of change and listen to the following radio interview [...]

We are so happy to have Dr. Nina Lauffer, ND, join our team.  She is a fantastic combination of knowledge, caring and passion for both her healing art and her patients.  You may have heard [...]

Here are some home therapy ideas as well as the unique chiropractic approach to the treatment, management and prevention of hamstring strains, low back strains, tennis elbow and runner's knee.  Feel free to contact me [...]

Technology comes with a price.  Maybe it is time to question any "over usage" of these devices. http://globalnews.ca/news/2475723/from-smartphone-pinkie-to-blackberry-thumb-how-digital-gadgets-ruin-your-hand-health/?utm_source=1+-+Members&utm_campaign=3775265a02-Weekly_News&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_2bfdce25c0-3775265a02-26540149

Time marches on. And we can lament this fact or we can enjoy each day, relish the experiences of life and focus on creating wonderful memories.  In fact, our attitudes towards aging greatly impact the [...]

Yes, there is a stigma to the word "Senior" in our culture so I have used the kinder term of "Older Adult."  Recently I became a memer of the Senior's Centre in Bracebridge for two [...]

Personally I am a gym person.  I go to SNAP Fitness in Bracebridge & Huntsville and I am happy.  I also realize that many people do not like going to gyms and prefer to be [...]

Dr. Nick interviews Bonnie Blain & Gail Oakley in regards to a gentle healing approach in Muskoka called Therapeutic Touch.  Therapeutic Touch was developed by a nurse in 1972 and is used by health professionals, holistic [...]

Discover Your Style, Your Way, Your Method "I know I should meditate more." And with that, the pain begins. That "should" word rears it's ugly head once again, coupled with unrealistic expectations of what meditation is, [...]

This article was published in the Bracebridge Examiner in January 2016. As a health-care practitioner, 2015 was an emotional roller coaster of conflicting research and health information. While there are often debates within every profession, [...]

One of the most frequent questions I am asked is "What stretch can I do, Dr. Nick?"  Remembering that this is generic advice and that you should always consult a health-care practitioner (like me!) before [...]

For those who dislike the gym or are prevented from outdoor activities due to obstacles such as snowsqualls, ice and black flies...This three-minute video clip will provide you plenty of ideas for a challenging workout. [...]

  What is a Detox?  Why would I do one?  What are the benefits? Everyday, our bodies detoxify all the junk, poisons, toxic and foreign materials that enter via the mouth, nose and skin.  Just [...]

A flexible stick is more difficult to break than a rigid one "Avoid brown,"  was the simple advice given to me by a nutritionist years ago."Avoid brown foods during December and all will go [...]

Emotions & Eating - Perhaps a New Perspective Will Help "Would you like one?" L. asked, opening a bag of chocolate for me.  Calling these chocolate is a stretch.  They were white confectionary candy - with [...]

It's time to get emotional.  Please pass the ice cream! As I am writing this, about 12 hours have passed since my ice cream eating frenzy. "Are we going to finish all of this?"  - Antoine [...]