Collins Chiropractic Health & Wellness Centre
10308 121 St. T5N 1K8 Edmonton, AB, Canada

Are you struggling with low back pain, headaches or another physical problem that won’t go away or keeps recurring? Or perhaps your energy levels are low or your strength has decreased? If your body has the ability to heal itself what strategies can you take to make yourself heal better?

Are you struggling with low back pain, headaches or another physical problem? Or perhaps your energy levels are low or your strength has decreased? Whatever the health issue, understand that for most health problems your body has the power to heal itself.

We are still OPEN Hi everyone, There was some confusion yesterday amongst some patients who thought we were going to be closed by the weekend.... This is to confirm that all REGULATED health professions can remain open. This includes Chiropractic Care. Unfortunately, this does not include massage therapy. Our massage therapist, Brenda Baker, will be forced to close after the weekend. Thank you to all of you for your loyalty and continued support for small businesses in Edmonton and surrounding areas. Dr. Collins

Dear Patients and Families, Hugsor a firm you’re my buddy handshake. Last email I mentioned the importance of eating whole foods for you and your family to build up resilience to help keep you safe and healthy. This week I want to discuss the importance of sleep....Continue reading

The other day a new adult patient was surprised I adjusted children and inquired why children would need chiropractic care. I told her, Injuries and misalignments to the spine can start from birth. Making sure the spine has good mobility and alignment with regular spinal check-ups and chiropractic care, can help kid’s nervous systems work better and therefore their bodies will work better. The body becomes stronger and more resilient. Regular chiropractic care for kids is a proactive approach rather than a traditional reactive approach you would find in modern medicine. This is why I adjust my kids and why other parents bring their kids to a chiropractor.

Dear Patients and Families, Hugs and/or handshakes. I hope everyone is trying to stay healthy mentally and physically.... I've personally had a bit of a struggle with all of this COVID stuff this week. I just want it to end already! ARGHH! This week I have a guest blogger Kat Vernelli sharing her knowledge about how to stay strong and resilient during the COVID pandemic. Kat is a certified Holistic Nutritionist and has been part of our team for four years now. She acts as a professional guide and coach for patient's who are wishing to improve their eating habits. I love Kats' energy and passion for food and nutrition. This week she will be sharing 'Tips for Eating Healthy on the Road'. As Kat will explain, being on the road or on a camping trip for a long period of time can make it more challenging to stay on a healthy diet. And if you're like me and want to escape and solve all of the world's problems...red wine is a great solution. ;) So are potato chips. Although there is a place for this type of escape, too much indulgence like this will weaken you physically and mentally. Read on as Kat gives great strategies for eating healthy during a summer vacation. Wishing you and your families courage, peace, and good health, Collins Chiropractic Health & Wellness Centre

Dear Patients and Families, Hugsor a firm you’re my buddy handshake. Last email I mentioned the importance of eating whole foods for you and your family to build up resilience to help keep you safe and healthy. This week I want to discuss the importance of sleep....Continue reading

We are BACK!! We are very excited to announce we are opening Monday, May 4th to see patients for regular spinal check-ups and chiropractic care. We have multiple safety measures in order to keep our staff and patients safe. These measures include:...Continue reading

Dear Patients and families, How’s everybody hanging in there? I hope at least most of you are taking the time to get outside, enjoy nature, and get your bodies moving like I suggested in my last email....Continue reading

Dear Patients and families, Hugs. Who is feeling antsy, locked up, and on the edge of going insane right now? I see eager students out there shooting there hands up in the air! Maybe not the introverts though hey?... This feeling of pent-up energy is a normal feeling during these times and it’s your bodies queue telling you to start moving. Human beings are wired to move. Movement keeps your spine and nervous system healthy. It builds up muscle, keeps your heart healthy, and builds up overall resilience in your mind and body. And resilience and toughness is what you need to keep safe and healthy. Fear doesn’t help. I have wrote about the importance of movement in numerous articles on my website if you want to dive deeper into this subject matter. On the flip side, sitting for prolonged periods of time whether you are working from home right now or in the office is detrimental to your spine, nervous system and overall health. Furthermore, after you’re done your work for the day, I have strong suspicions that many of you are sitting watching streaming TV shows and movies. There’s those hands shooting up in the air again! My hand shot up as well by the way. Boy, that Tiger King documentary is crazy Now that it’s getting nicer outside this week it’s going to become easier to implement movement into your daily routine. Here are some suggestions: * yoga * going for a walk outsideeven around the block * go for a run * maybe you have a home gym or stationary bike that’s collecting dust * soon you can start doing spring clean up in the yard * prune trees and shrubs * organize the garage or basement * bike ride * build a raised garden * paint a room * start a home renovation if you have the money * dance If necessary, make sure you have a reminder set up somewhere so you remember to do this. One of the reminders my wife put up on the fridge was How am I moving my body today? I hoped that helped some of you. I'd be interested in hearing back from you on strategies you're doing to keep moving. Wishing you and your families courage, peace, and good health, Dr. Collins

Dear Patients and families, Many of you are going through tremendous stress, worry, and uncertainty right now. On Saturday morning my wife and I began to plan how we can navigate financially through this current crisis. We went through the arduous work of going through our current expenses. We made notes on expenses and debt payments we could lower. My brain was fried from totalling numbers and looking at my computer screen for hours. I wasn’t in a happy state of mind. T...hat’s when my Mom called me. My Mom was touching base to see how I was. I certainly didn’t lie and say I was fine or good. Of course we talked about the virus, my business, the economy, the general state of people, their health and what they were doing, and the kids and Lisa. She talked about how we will get through this challenge, but I wasn’t in the mood to hear that cliche. I asked her to share some of her stories of despair, courage, and triumph instead. She shared a few stories which helped reset my mind a little. After a few hours, and I’m sure after deep thought, my Mom texted me with some more stories. And that’s when I got one of those Aha! moments. I hope her powerful stories give you and your family hope and courage to work through this crisis and come out on the other side okay. Hi Dean. In reference to our conversation this morning here is more family history. You have a strong, determined lineage to pattern. Gramma somehow managed to raise, support and educate 6 children when she was widowed at age 44. Alcoholism propelled your Dad into an adult role at age 8 when running the farm became his and his Mom’s responsibility. When he left home at age 15 he did so with no money, no education and no support. My first encounter with a cancer diagnosis left me wondering if I would see my 11/2 and 31/2 year old boys grow up. All of these challenges and those since have reminded me that we gain courage because of them. Don’t feel alone, lost or afraid. You and Lisa have the tools and skills in your arsenal. Now is the time to use them. XO Mom Wishing you and your families courage, peace, and good health, Dr. Collins

In a previous article, on how Exercise Helps Chronic Low Back Pain I discussed the importance of moving, exercising more, and sitting less to help chronic low back pain. I was inspired to write this article about a patient who made drastic changes to his lifestyle in order to get his health back and have a happier life. In his case, managing his stress was key to helping him overcome chronic low back pain.

The low back pain you used to get on the rare occasion would go away on its’ own. You used to be able to carry on and work through your low back pain. It never interfered with your hobbies, work, family life, or physical activities like it is right now. Now your low back pain isn’t going away. It’s become chronic. Now it’s become a major annoyance and it’s preventing you from enjoying life. You sit all day at your desk and even that hurts. And perhaps that’s the issue? Maybe you need to move more and get more exercise? In this article, we will discuss how exercise helps chronic low back pain.

New Year New You! Book your preventative spinal checkup today. For more information click on the link below. https://www.drcollins.ca/regular-chiropractic-check-ups-im/

Having suffered with insomnia periodically throughout my whole life I know how frustrating it would be for you when you don’t get a good night’s sleep. Your head isn’t clear, your energy is low, you have little patience, you have mood swings, and your ability to handle stress and solve problems is impaired. During my journey to improve my health, I have discovered many strategies which have improved my sleep patterns. I have written numerous articles on the importance of sleep and tips on how to sleep better. In this article, I will focus on why using your phone or other device at night is disrupting your sleep.

Do you get treated by your chiropractor for low back pain only to have it come back a few days later? Because your low back pain keeps recurring, it’s a major annoyance. It’s preventing you from doing the activities you love to do for long periods of time. Activities like running, walking the dog, working out, and gardening are stopped short because of your low back pain. Find out how custom foot orthotics can help get rid of your low back pain and get you back to the activities you enjoy.

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Solving insomnia and sleep problems is well within your reach. Once you start making sleep a priority and take action steps to improve it you will find your world changes for the better. You will feel like a superhero and accomplish more in your life. Read more to find out 10 tips on how to sleep better.

Do you find you get sudden hip pain and your leg feels like it is giving out when you stand up or walk? Or maybe you notice your groin pain or hip pain when running or walking after awhile? Maybe you get low back pain or knee pain at the same time? Regardless, it’s preventing you from enjoying your regular physical activities and work. Read more to find out what the common causes of hip pain are and what to do about it.

Is the numbness and tingling in your legs and feet bothering when you sit for a long time? Or maybe you get the numbness and tingling when you stand after awhile? Maybe it’s affecting your sleep? Regardless, it’s distracting you at work and home, and preventing you from doing what you enjoy. It’s draining your energy. Read on to find out what could be causing it.

The benefits of vitamin D extend well beyond bone health. Do you have unexplained chronic pain that just won’t go away? Low back pain, neck pain, knee pain, or shoulder pain? Perhaps you have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Regardless of the type of pain you have, your condition is frustrating you and preventing you from enjoying life to the fullest. Although there could be many underlying factors causing your pain, vitamin D deficiency is often overlooked and not tested routinely. In this article, we will focus on the benefits of vitamin D with respect to helping get rid of your pain.

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Spinal hygiene and the chiropractic adjustment are part of a healthy lifestyle. I get regular chiropractic care to reboot my brain so I live pain free, have more strength, better balance and coordination, better mobility, better focus, and more energy. https://www.drcollins.ca/regular-chiropractic-check-ups-im/... #regularchiropracticcare #misalignment #osteoarthritis #subluxation #spinalhygiene #lowbackpain #neckpain #backpainrelief #balance #posture #posturecorrection #wellness #livepainfree #chiropracticadjustment #adjustment #chiropractic #chiropracticcare #yegchiropractor #functionalmedicine #bookonline #brewerydistrictyeg #yegoliver

Are you wanting to get stronger to improve your performance? Or perhaps as you age you have noticed you just aren’t as strong as you used to be despite being active. Recent research shows that chiropractic adjustments can help increase muscle strength. Learn how you can get stronger with the help of chiropractic care.