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Dr. Rubina Tahir- NEWSLETTER

Date: 11 Nov 2011
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General,Low Back Pain,Neck Pain,Shoulder Pain
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STAY HEALTHY THIS WINTER FOLLOW THESE TIPS! How to prevent injury when shoveling snow. FACT!- Snow shoveling injuries are the leading cause of back and neck pain during the winter months. Improper technique can be anything from bending at the waist instead of the knees, to throwing snow rather than pushing it. The average weight of one shovelful of snow is 3 to 5 kilograms, and if your technique...


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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Date: 31 Aug 2011
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Neck Pain
Posted by: Dr. Tahir
Thoracic outlet syndrome is the painful result of the compression of the nerves and blood vessels at the base of the neck near the collar bone extending to the arm pit (collectively known as the brachial plexus ). These nerves and vessels provide control, strength and feeling to the arms, hands and shoulders. Thoracic outlet syndrome is often attributed to extensive overhead activities, like cleaning...


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Rotator Cuff

Date: 31 Aug 2011
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Shoulder Pain
Posted by: Dr. Tahir
The rotator cuff is made up of four muscles that help move and stabilize the shoulder joint. Damage to any one of the four muscles or their ligaments that attach the muscle to bone can occur because of acute injury, chronic overuse, or gradual aging. This can cause significant pain and disability with range of motion or use of the shoulder joint. When the rotator cuff is damaged, a variety of issues...


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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CTS

Date: 31 Aug 2011
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Carpal Tunnel,Wrist Pain
Posted by: Dr. Tahir
What is carpal tunnel? Carpal tunnel syndrome is pressure on the median nerve -- the nerve in the wrist that supplies feeling and movement to parts of the hand. It can lead to numbness, tingling, weakness, or muscle damage in the hand and fingers. The median nerve provides feeling and movement to the "thumb side" of the hand (the palm, thumb, index finger, middle finger, and thumb side of the ring...


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Exercise

Date: 31 Aug 2011
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exercise
Posted by: Dr. Tahir
How would you rate your physical fitness? Would you like to learn how chiropractic care can help you with your goals? While it’s important to maximize health with regular spinal alignment or “maintenance care”, a big component is to improve your overall fitness. Being physically active helps you feel good and helps you get more enjoyment out of life. Physical activity is one of the most important...


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Treatment

Date: 16 Jan 2011
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Common Conditions
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Dr. Tahir treats the following conditions:      


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Medical Acupuncture

Date: 03 Jan 2011
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Medical Acupuncture
Posted by: Dr. Tahir
Dr. Tahir is a graduate of the McMaster University Medical Acupuncture Program April 2011 and now incorporates acupuncture treatments into her practice. What is Medical Acupuncture? What can be treated by Medical Acupuncture? Does Acupuncture hurt? How deep do the Acupuncture needles go in? How long are the Acupuncture needles left in place? Are the Acupuncture needles clean? How many Acupuncture...


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Corporate Wellness

Date: 03 Jan 2011
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Corporate Wellness
Posted by: Dr. Tahir
Healthy Employees = Healthy Companies According to health Canada:  In 1990, almost one in five workers missed over one week of work as a result of sickness, injury, or disability.  One-third of these employees, or 6% of all workers, missed in excess of five weeks away from work. In addition to the reduced quality of life experienced by these employees, absenteeism impacts the productivity of Canadian...


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Orthotics

Date: 29 Dec 2010
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Orthotics
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Your feet have a direct impact on the rest of your body. When a small problem develops in your feet, the subtle change in the way you walk will cause a chain reaction of adjustments in your posture and walking mechanics. These changes can put stress on joints higher up in your body, and lead to more serious problems. Custom made foot orthotics are medical appliances that are placed into the shoe to correct...


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Frequently Asked Questions

Date: 29 Dec 2010
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FAQ
Posted by: Dr. Tahir
Chiropractic? What conditions do chiropractors treat? What happens during a treatment? What kind of education and training do chiropractors have? What is a subluxation? What is the "vertebral subluxation complex"? What results can I expect from treatment? How is chiropractic adjustment performed? How many people see chiropractors? Is chiropractic covered by government health plans? Is chiropractic...


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