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Jaw pain, sometimes known as temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders affect anywhere from 15-25% of adults1,2. This pain can make regular, everyday activities like talking, eating and laughing an uncomfortable — and even painful —experience. So what is jaw pain, why does it occur and what can you do about it? What is jaw pain? First, let’s talk about how your jaw works. Your TMJ is like a hinge that connects your lower jaw to the rest of your skull and allows for your jawbone

Many of us will experience lower back pain at some point in our lives. The good news: only 2-10% of people who experience lower back pain end up suffering from chronic back pain1. The bad news: even short-term pain can significantly disrupt your day-to-day life. That’s why it’s important for you to understand the causes of lower back pain and what you can do about it. What is low back pain? Low back pain is centred around the lower part of your spine and can also radiate into

Have you been trying to decide whether to receive massage therapy or chiropractic care? The short answer is: for the most effective treatment, combining both may be your best strategy. Now for the long answer. Your muscular and skeletal systems work in tandem as you move and go about your daily life. So it should come as no surprise that massage — which targets your muscles — and chiropractic care — which works primarily with your joint mobility and alignment — go hand in