The Physio and Massage Institute Ltd. is constant updating the specialized programs that are offered to our clients. Select on of the following links to get more information:

• Acupuncture
• Chiropractic

Please contact us at info@physioandmassageinstitute.com or by telephone at 416-423-1862 to discuss any of our specialized programs in greater depth or to schedule an appointment.

ACUPUNCTURE

Acupuncture is a technique of inserting and manipulating filiform (extremely fine and flexible) needles into the body with the aim of restoring health and alleviating pain.

Researchers using the protocols for evidence based medicine have found good evidence that acupuncture is effective in treating (1) chronic low back pain (2) neck pain (3) headaches (4) osteoarthritis of the knee (5) tendonitis at the elbow/tennis elbow (6) shoulder pain including rotator cuff syndromes.

There is agreement that acupuncture is a safe and effective method of treating pain.

Acupuncturists at The Physio & Massage Institute Ltd are either Registered Physiotherapists or Doctors of Chiropractic Medicine who have completed further post-graduate training in acupuncture.

All of the healthcare practitioners practicing acupuncture at The Physio & Massage Institute Ltd use disposable stainless steel needles for the patients’ safety.

Please contact us at info@physioandmassageinstitute.com or by telephone at 416-423-1862 to discuss acupuncture in greater depth or to schedule an appointment.

REFERENCES

Vas J, Mendez C, Perea-Milla E, Vega E, Panadero MD, Leon JM, Borge MA, Gaspar O, Sanchez-Rodriguez F, Aguilar I, Jurado R. Acupuncture as a complementary therapy to the pharmacological treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee: randomised controlled trial. BMJ. 2004 Nov 20;329(7476):1216. Epub 2004 Oct 19.

White A, Foster NE, Cummings M, Barlas P. Acupuncture treatment for chronic knee pain: a systematic review. Rheumatology (Oxford). 2007 Mar;46(3):384-90. Epub 2007 Jan 10. Review.

Endres HG, Diener HC, Molsberger A. Role of acupuncture in the treatment of migraine. Expert Rev Neurother. 2007 Sep;7(9):1121-34.

Trinh KV, Graham N, Gross AR, Goldsmith CH, Wang E, Cameron ID, Kay T; Cervical Overview Group. Acupuncture for neck disorders.Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006 Jul 19;3:CD004870. Review.

Vas J, Perea-Milla E, Mendez C, Silva LC, Herrera Galante A, Aranda Regules JM, Martinez Barquin DM, Aguilar I, Faus V. Efficacy and safety of acupuncture for the treatment of non-specific acute low back pain: a randomised controlled multicentre trial protocol. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2006 Apr 21;6:14.

Itoh K, Katsumi Y, Kitakoji H. Trigger point acupuncture treatment of chronic low back pain in elderly patients--a blinded RCT.Acupunct Med. 2004 Dec;22(4):170-7.

Carlsson CP, Sjolund BH. Acupuncture for chronic low back pain: a randomized placebo-controlled study with long-term follow-up. Clin J Pain. 2001 Dec;17(4):296-305.

White P, Lewith G, Prescott P, Conway J. Acupuncture versus placebo for the treatment of chronic mechanical neck pain: a randomized, controlled trial.Ann Intern Med. 2004 Dec 21;141(12):911-9.

Vas J, Perea-Milla E, Mendez C, Sanchez Navarro C, Leon Rubio JM, Brioso M,Garcia Obrero I. Efficacy and safety of acupuncture for chronic uncomplicated neck pain: a randomised controlled study. Pain. 2006 Dec 15;126(1-3):245-55.

Guerra de Hoyos JA, Andres Martin Mdel C, Bassas y Baena de Leon E, Vigara Lopez M, Molina Lopez T, Verdugo Morilla FA, Gonzalez Moreno MJ. Randomised trial of long term effect of acupuncture for shoulder pain. Pain. 2004 Dec;112(3):289-98.

CHIROPRACTIC

Chiropractors are regulated health care practitioners trained and educated to assess and treat muscle and joint disorders. Using a variety of drug-free, non-invasive techniques, chiropractors work to reduce pain and increase mobility, while considering the entire body as one functioning unit. Expect a comprehensive initial assessment that includes a thorough history and physical exam.

At the Physio and Massage Institute Ltd. a chiropractor can:

• increase mobility in the joints and muscles
• reduce painful movements
• release tight muscles and relieve spasm
• provide advice on effective work, sporting and sleep posture
• develop muscle stabilization programmes designed to support weak and painful areas and prevent recurrence

At the Physio and Massage Institute Ltd. our chiropractor manages pain and immobility arising from sport, work and auto injuries, congenital conditions as well as the stress and strain of everyday life. These include:

• low back pain and stiffness
• neck pain and stiffness
• headache
• shoulder pain and stiffness
• wrist and forearm pain (carpal tunnel)
• elbow pain (tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow)
• ankle and foot pain
• knee pain

At the Physio & Massage Institute Ltd. our chiropractor will use the following therapies:

• manual joint mobilization and adjustment
• manual muscle release therapy
• acupuncture
• trigger point therapy
• ultrasound and electrotherapy
• custom home stretching advice to relieve tight muscles
• custom home strengthening advice to stabilise painful, weak joints
• postural and nutritional advice
• orthotic prescription
• patient education

Please contact us at info@physioandmassageinstitute.com or by telephone at 416-423-1862 to discuss any of our chiropractic treatments in greater depth or to schedule an appointment.