Dr. de CastroJan 261 minCan I see a Chiropractor while I'm pregnant?Short answer, yes! Treating pregnant patients is one of my favourite things to do. So I have had my fair share of questions! Let's go...
Dr. de CastroJan 71 minNew Year, Better YouHere we are. 2022. Not sure how we got here this fast, but I've now spent more of my life in the 2000 millennium then I did in the 1900...
Dr. de CastroDec 10, 20211 minFacts About Low Back PainWith all the research out there about low back pain, it's amazing how much education is lacking in the general population! There are some...
Dr. de CastroDec 3, 20211 minFacts About the SI Joint, Pelvis and Low Back During PregnancyWant to learn some fun facts about what happens during pregnancy in the low back and pelvis! Let's chat! Women with a natural...
Dr. de CastroNov 26, 20211 minDeep Breathing and the Vagus NerveThe diaphragm is out main breathing muscle, but it also is a major player when it comes to stabilizing our trunks. It shares connection...
Dr. de CastroNov 5, 20211 minWhat is Lumbar Traction?Low back pain affects 60-80% of the adult population, and the lumbar diisc is one of the most common causes of pain. Lumbar traction is...
Dr. de CastroOct 8, 20212 minPosture and the SpinePosture varies from person to person. We all have our own individual structures that help determine how we hold our bodies and move them...
Dr. de CastroOct 1, 20212 minWhat To Do When You Have Elbow PainA Chiropractor talking about elbows? Yup! It's a joint, so we know how to treat it! Today I want to talk specifically about lateral elbow...
Dr. de CastroSep 24, 20212 minChiropractic Facts!Chiropractic care in Calgary, and around the world, has come a long way in the last 100 years. The research continues to grow, and...
Dr. de CastroSep 17, 20211 minHeel Pain? This Is What To DoWhen most patients walk into a chiropractic clinic with heel pain, the first thing most of us think is "plantar fasciitis". But what if...
Dr. de CastroSep 10, 20212 minIs Your Kids Backpack A Problem?Yes, it's that time of year again. Back to school! With the ongoing integration of tech into schools, more and more kids are utilizing...
Dr. de CastroSep 3, 20213 minTop 7 Supplements I Recommend Supplementation is something I discuss with every patient. While getting our macro and micronutrients from our food is ideal, it can also...
Dr. de CastroAug 27, 20212 minWhat Is "Lying In" After Labour?Have you every heard of "Lying in" Sadly, probably not. In our modern Western society, this sacred period after labour and birth is often...
Dr. de CastroAug 13, 20212 minAll About The PecPectoralis, from the latin, pectus, meaning breast. That's right, we're talking chest today! The pectorals are two muscles, major and...
Dr. de CastroJul 23, 20212 minWhat Is Fascia?Fascia, form the latin "band", is a type of connective tissue found throughout the ENTIRE body. It is made of mostly collagen and lies...
Dr. de CastroJul 16, 20212 minExercise and Pregnancy Exercising throughout pregnancy has been fuzzy, foggy area for many mothers. Can I exercise? Should I exercise? What kind of exercises...
Dr. de CastroJul 9, 20214 minDo I Need Pictures?Pictures. Images. A lot of patients ask me if I need an xray or MRI before I treat, and the honest answer is most of the time, no I...
Dr. de CastroJul 2, 20213 minLet's Talk Booty!The gluteus muscles are a collection of muscles that make up the buttock/hip region. There are 3 gluteal muscles, the maximums, minimus...
Dr. de CastroJun 25, 20212 minWhat Is Causing Your Elbow Pain?Elbow pain is often caused by overuse from things like sports, hobbies or even occupations. Repetitive motions of the hand, wrist and arm...
Dr. de CastroJun 18, 20212 minWhat Is That Tingling In The Front Of My Thigh?Meralgia paresthetica is a fancy term for a compressive neuropathy of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve. It causes burning pain and...