Synergy Chiropractic
420 Hazeldean Road, Unit #10 K2L 4B2 Kanata, ON, Canada

Heart Rate Variability testing helps us to determine the state of function within your autonomic (automatic) nervous system. When the stress in our lives is greater than the inherent recuperative abilities of our bodies, we begin to breakdown energetically and physiologically. This technology measures the rhythms of your beating heart (or rather the time intervals between the beats of your heart) along with measuring the sweat on the surface of your skin. Heart Rate Variability testing is performed in all aspects of healthcare and is a key indicator of one's susceptibility to illness and prognosis of recovery from illness.

Time and time again, we see folks in the office who are suffering from pain and dysfunction. Did you know that only 8-12% of the nerves in your body transmit the sensation of pain? 90% of the nerves in the body maintain function in your muscles and organs and glands. ... Yet - how do we typically judge our health? By how we feel. The lesson here is - don't judge your health by your symptoms or worse - the absence of symptoms. One of the many ways to assess our practice members, is through the use of technology like radiographs, computerized assessment of the surrounding spinal muscles and nerves supplying the organs and glands. We use these objective indicators as tools to check, and re-check how a practice member is functioning.

Healing requires the right building blocks. After a workout or after and injury, it’s important to replenish your cells with great bio available nutrients. Collagen to rebuild the ligaments, tendons and skin Greens to replenish the B vitamins and all the minerals. ... Protein (this is a beef protein isolate and it’s DELISH!!) to rebuild the muscles. This is my go to post workout regime!

Love is in the air! Taking care of your spine is critical to a long and happy love affair with life! 1. Stretch and move your spine daily! Gentle spinal hygiene exercises help to show some love to all those muscles and joints in your spine. Here is our favorite way to do that! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BysijSiBa6A&t=14s... 2. Lift properly! Always make sure your feet are square to the object you are trying to pick up. Don't bend and twist when grabbing that laundry basket or moving things around the garage. 3. Walk more! Walking is a fantastic way to get your spine moving well and standing tall. Try practicing spinal decompressions while you walk! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnGlZEgmJgA&t=4s 4. Regular chiropractic checkups! Of course we would say that. :) In order for your body to be in peak form, you need a properly functioning nervous system. It just so happens that the majority of your nervous system lives inside your spine. So it just makes good sense to take care of it. :)

Congratulations to Tom Brady on a phenomenal performance once again! Incredible longevity in his sport.

Kids are under tremendous stress these days. The pandemic has forced our children to sit for unhealthy periods of time infant of the computer. Lack of activity and exercise has led to weight gain, depression, anxiety and much more. Our kids require a healthy nervous system functioning at its best. Our practice focuses on gentle care for children and families.

In this presentation last year at the Ottawa Health and Wellness Expo, I shared with Dr. Nathalie Beauchamp the way in which our brains become inundated with stress and how it manifests in our physical health expression.

Here’s to a healthy new year for all!

Proud to be nominated!

Synergy chiropractic will remain open during the upcoming lockdowns. We are considered essential and humble to be able to provide healthcare to all of our practice members during this stressful time to our community. We continue to practice all current, ministry regulated, sanitation practises to ensure safe delivery of care.

We have a funny way of dismissing those things that are obvious, broadly understood and widely accepted in favor of the novel, shiny objects that we barely understand and rarely deliver results. Drink more water? Really? Could it be that simple? In short...Yes. ... On average, people are significantly dehydrated. This is an incredibly common (and terribly unsexy) health issue. Water is up there with oxygen as one of our most vital "nutrients"...but I bet that you are tempted to skip the rest of this article because "it's nothing new"; but remember: you started reading this in the first place because you were interested in optimizing your immune system and TAKING CHARGE OF YOUR DESTINY! (Forgive me, I'm trying to offset the negative drama.) Eliminating toxins and waste materials become a difficult task when dehydrated. Not being able to remove this debris, your body is more susceptible to infection. Not staying hydrated can also diminish energy levels, leading to a lack of exercise and a weakened immune system. Water makes up a large percentage of blood, the life giving red liquid that brings oxygen, nutrients and vital processes, such as one’s immune system throughout the body. Lymphatic fluids, part of one’s immune system, make up four times the volume of blood and are designed to remove waste products from one’s body. Essential systems throughout the body can become impaired if the body does not receive a continuous, safe and reliable supply of water. The vast majority of people are chronically dehydrated, and over time, long-term health conditions can develop. A lack of water is a choice for many as they often choose more flavorful alternatives. Unknowingly, people become further dehydrated via alcohol, caffeinated drinks and sugar-laced water replacements. The dehydration process is essentially compounding itself and producing inflammation throughout the body. Dehydration reduces the overall volume of blood and lymphatic fluids that are integral in a healthy immune system response. Dehydration and inflammation causes further impairment of one’s immune system: immunocompromise. Drink more water. I know it's simple. And true. And free. Do it anyway. Dr Steve Franson

Celebrating 125 years! What was born out of an idea has become the largest natural healthcare profession and the third largest healthcare profession. Today we reflect on the countless millions and millions of people whose lives have been positively changed through the power of the chiropractic adjustment. ... The uniqueness of chiropractic is that it does not intend to treat symptoms, sickness or disease but rather it aids the bodys inherent recuperative capabilities to heal from the inside-out.

Movement is central to the healing of every illness imaginable. Movement is LIFE. Our lives are filled with daily stressors like sitting at desks, driving, working on computers, watching TV; even toxic food and emotional chaos contribute to the poor movement patterns seen in the average human. Weve progressively become less active and this change for the worse has placed us into environments that are pushing our species away from its natural design and the flourishing state... of health we deserve. Starting with a basic mobility program is the best way to begin restoring healthy movement. We have clear indicators that our body requires much more and different types of movement than are currently 'normal' for the average person. Move By Design is based on 4 parameters: - Be Mobile - Lift Heavy - Go Fast - Move Slow Depending on goals and objectives, each one of these areas can be tailored individually, but they form the basic foundations for optimal human movement, health and longevity. Make sure you wear your gym clothes so you can get down on the floor and experience the Move By Design Mobility Program first hand. This seminar will help you to learn the principles of Move By Design September 10, 2020 @ 12:00PM All attendees will receive the Move By Design eBook. REGISTER TODAY https://event.webinarjam.com/register/10/zqg7ztz --- Dr. Craig

Wishing all a Happy Canada Day! We will be back in the office on Thursday July 2nd!

Dear Synergy Practice Members! We've sent you an email to let you know how to schedule your next appointment, the health and safety measures we've taken to ensure you and your families are kept safe, and how excited we are to see in the office next week! - Dr Craig

Hey Ottawa: We. Are. Back. 74 days. ... Feels like forever. Got the green light last night from our governing college to resume your care. Practice members - watch for a detailed email later today. I've heard from you. It hurt my heart having to tell you that your health wasn't "bad enough" to be considered crisis, and that you had to wait it out, even though you wanted our help. We've modified our schedule considerably, and expanded our hours to suit. We're adding some senior's only hours too. Really, there are a lot of changes waiting, and all details will be in the email; but overall, I simply can't wait to see you. I'll be in the clinic adjusting starting on Thursday. - Dr. Craig

What are you doing this weekend to build up your immune system? Our family is heading out for a hike today to get some sun and exercise! ~ Dr. C

A Mothers Love Of all the special joys in life, The big ones and the small, A mothers love and tenderness ... Is the greatest of them all. ~ Anon.

May the 4th be with you all!

In this third and final video, we tie together the exercises that we did in Parts 1 and 2 and put it all together for one 8 minute series. For the first half, you will need a short length of rope, a towel, or a yoga strap. Join me in giving our joints some gentle movement.... ~ Dr. C See more

PART 2 - Regeneration So good for the joints after a great hike, workout, yard work or simply as an active recovery on a day off from training. Do 8 reps of each movement.

Regeneration Routine Part 1 - Home Isolation Video Series # 5 Regeneration - so good for the joints after a great hike, workout, yard work or simply as an active recovery on a day off from training. This simple Active Assisted stretching Routine is simple and easy to do anywhere. Hotel room, gym, at home or anywhere.... To do this, you will need a small length of rope, a belt, a band or even a towel will work. Do 8 reps of each movement.

Balance is important in life. Whether you are a weekend warrior, grandmother, child on a playground or moving around your yard, being able to move your body efficiently and carefully on different surfaces is critical to staying safe and upright. We look at what has a huge impact on your ability to maintain good balance. https://youtu.be/fXNBFoIsVmE

This classic exercise helps with core strength and balance/stability. When performing, focus on keeping the core tight and braced the entire time.

The cat-cow exercise is great to ease the stiffness of the spine. Simple but effective. Can even do this one seated in a chair!

In this video, I'll show you a simple exercise to do to strengthen the muscles of the low back. If you have a disc herniation go easy on this one. Perhaps reduce the height of the chest off the floor and start with small movements.

"Doc, what do I do when I've put my back out?" Here is a little 'reset' for the hips and pelvis when things feel out of sorts. Simple and easy to do anywhere. Great to do prior to a golf game, before and after a long drive or whenever you aren't feeling great in the low back.... --Dr C

Like all of you, I have been looking for ways to keep moving these past few weeks. i discovered a wonderful plethora of resources online, but this one I've really enjoyed this week. I hope you do too. -- Dr. C

Home Isolation Series - Video #18 Shoulder Mobility with a broomstick In this video, you'll use a simple broom stick to help mobilize the trunk, shoulders and spinal bones. Simple warm up exercise to prepare you do just about anything. Great for gardening prep, sport performance or improving general mobility.... --Dr. Craig

Home Isolation Series - Video #17 Pesky Rib Pain Occasionally from sitting your ribs may begin to feel tight and stiff causing pain into your mid back. This is a nice and easy to do anywhere stretch that can ease some of the tensions that have built up.... -- Dr. Craig

Stay hope-FULL and grate-FULL!

Home Isolation Series - Video #16 Hip/Leg stretch sciatica Taking a page out of yoga with this stretch. Wonderful stretch to loosen up the fascia from the hip and down the leg to the foot. ... If you have a history of sciatica - go easy and slowly progress towards a straight leg in the stretch.

Home Isolation Series - Video #15 Tight, stiff neck muscles from sitting and using mobile devices, computers, or driving can lead to pain into the shoulders and head. This is a simple stretch that you can do anywhere you sit.

Posture is critical to many things in our lives. From plain old vanity to reducing the stress on our nervous systems and visceral organs. This series is fantastic to do anywhere. Simple but effective at opening up the chest and pulling the head and shoulders back. -- Dr. C... PS our dog Jasper makes a brief and forced appearance. lol See more

Our daughter Kate making a special appearance today! Here's a little spin on an oldie but goody glutei bridge exercise. This hits the core muscles and creates a synergy between the upper and lower body.... --Dr. C

With all the negativity published online these days it's easy to get down and forget all the good that is happening all around us. Love that this instagram account is curating the "good" for us. -- Dr. Craig... https://www.instagram.com/goodnews_movement/

Happy Monday! Hope you are doing well and had a great weekend! Today's movements, will help you to move every joint in your body. Before starting this one, I want you to scan your entire body from head to toe. Notice achy joints? Fatigue? Lack of focus? Follow along with me as we are going to move every joint in your body. What's amazing about this, is that our joint receptors stimulate the brain like a windmill creates energy.... -- Dr. C

Low back feeling tight? Hips stiff? Lets stretch em out right now!

Whether you are sitting at your desk or driving in your car, this is an easy way to wake up the muscles in your backside and take away the pain and stiffness that sets in with sitting.

Sitting is the worst... I dont know about you, but my body detests sitting for too long. Heres how I work around periods of prolonged sitting.

Heres a little routine to try anytime. Being stuck at home has my body craving movement. Movement of ANY type! Lets do this one together!

In this period of challenge, how are you viewing your world right now? Our perception shapes our choices and actions. Are you lamenting on the challenge of it all, or focusing on the opportunity each day brings?... The choice is yours. Dr C

Life in quarantine. I cant go outside, so Ill bring the outside in! Dr C

When life slows down and we move less, I often feel like I am stiffening up. This is one of my favourite movements I can do anywhere. Join me right now!

Let's crowdsource some FUN ideas that you are doing at home to pass the time! All ages and all activities welcome! Here are just some we've done the past two days: - the digital Harry Potter escape room (posted link below the other day)... - kids are trying new recipes - home based exercise programs What are you doing? Post below!

Hey you! Sit up or stand up and do these RIGHT NOW! Follow along with me as we working on on our cervical curve. ... 5x each side. 5x a day. Lets GOOOOOO!

Are you a Potter-head? Fun little 'except room' that you do at home! ~ The Hazels crushed it. :)