What is the most valuable thing in the world to you? As the great physician Hippocrates once said: “A wise man ought to realize that health is his most valuable possession.” We agree. All the cars, watches, and bitcoins in the world has never improved anyone's health. That’s why we are so passionate about helping you get well and stay well with Chiropractic care - and we aren’t alone. A recent study in the Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine showed that Chiropractic care had an extremely high perceived value for people suffering from neck pain. In other words, people loved getting…

What is it? Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the thick tissue on the bottom of the foot. This tissue is called the plantar fascia. It connects the heel bone to the toes and creates the arch of the foot. Symptoms The most common complaint is pain and stiffness in the bottom of the heel. The heel pain may be dull or sharp. The bottom of the foot may also ache or burn. This can be painful and make walking more difficult. The pain is usually worse: In the morning when you take your first steps After standing or sitting for a while When climbing stairs After intense activity The…

  The US Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality recently published acomprehensive review of more than 218 prior studies on non-drug treatments for chronic pain. The researchers found that for chronic low back pain, spinal manipulation and exercise led to sustained improvements in pain and function. Check out this video to learn more about how chiropractic care relieves back pain. Skelly AC et al. Noninvasive Nonpharmacological Treatment. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2018 Jun. Report No.: 18-EHC013-EF.

Mental Attitude: Depression Associated with Inflammation in the Brain. According to a new study, clinical depression is associated with a 30% increase of inflammation in the brain. The researchers’ findings are based on brain PET scans comparing 20 patients with depression and 20 healthy control patients. They did not find any support to suggest inflammation increases the risk for depression and thus conclude that depression is more likely to contribute to inflammation in the body. JAMA Psychiatry, January 2015    

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The office will be open 9am-1pm M-W-F for the next 2 weeks (minimum). - NO WALK IN VISITS - YOU MUST SPEAK TO DR. SPEIRS TO GET AN APPOINTMENT SO WE CAN ASSESS YOUR SITUATION - When possible we will be providing home care advice FIRST then re-assessing for in office visits. - The door WILL be locked, just knock on the window on arrival or call us from the lot when you get here. This is to ensure safe distancing from other patients and staff. The office phone is forwarded to Dr. Speirs' cell phone so please feel free to call 204-586-8424 with any…

  The office will be open 9am-1pm M-W-F for the next 2 weeks (minimum). - NO WALK IN VISITS - YOU MUST SPEAK TO DR. SPEIRS TO GET AN APPOINTMENT SO WE CAN ASSESS YOUR SITUATION - When possible we will be providing home care advice FIRST then re-assessing for in office visits. - The door WILL be locked, just knock on the window on arrival or call us from the lot when you get here. This is to ensure safe distancing from other patients and staff.   The office phone is forwarded to Dr. Speirs' cell phone so please feel free to call 204-586-8424 with any…

What is it? Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the thick tissue on the bottom of the foot. This tissue is called the plantar fascia. It connects the heel bone to the toes and creates the arch of the foot. Symptoms The most common complaint is pain and stiffness in the bottom of the heel. The heel pain may be dull or sharp. The bottom of the foot may also ache or burn. This can be painful and make walking more difficult. The pain is usually worse: In the morning when you take your first steps After standing or sitting for a while When climbing stairs After intense activity The…

What is considered EMERGENCY CARE?   We have received several questions about what is considered emergency care and would be considered treatable in the office for the next 2 weeks.   If you are experiencing pain that is getting in the way of your daily life, making you unable to provide or care for yourself or others or unable to manage your daily activities we would consider that a case for care.   Please do not hesitate to contact our office. Dr. Speirs will be available "on call" all weekend via call forwarding. If you call the office you will be forwarded to his cell phone…

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