A Calgary Chiropractor’s Blog

Dr. Matthew Anderson, D.C. Dr. Matthew Anderson, D.C.

Who Is The Best Person To See For Low Back Pain?

Who should you see for low back pain — family doctor, chiropractor, physiotherapist, specialist? The honest answer: red flags need a physician same-day; mechanical pain usually starts with conservative care. Here's the practical triage guide.

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Effective Stretches For Low Back Pain: A 15-Minute Plan

Effective low back stretches that actually help — a practical 15-minute plan with mobility, light strength, and hip openers. Plus how to tell whether your back prefers flexion or extension (it matters more than you'd think).

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Low Back Pain Or Sciatica: What's The Difference?

Is it low back pain or sciatica? The pattern is the answer. Localized lumbar pain stays in your back; sciatica travels down one leg, sometimes with tingling or weakness. Here's how to tell, and what helps for each.

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Heat Or Ice For Low Back Pain: Which One & When?

Heat or ice for low back pain? The short answer: ice for fresh injuries (first 48-72 hours), heat for stiffness and chronic pain. Here's the practical framework with timing, technique, and when to know it's time to get assessed.

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Disc Injury Calgary: A Straightforward Guide

Dealing with disc-related pain right now? Here's the practical guide — the first 48-hour plan, when to seek urgent care, realistic timelines, and the home routine that helps. No textbook stuff, just what to actually do.

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Tech Neck Exercises: 5 Minute Reset

Finishing the day with a stiff, sore neck from long screen time? A focused five-minute routine done daily genuinely helps. Here are the exercises actually worth doing, plus the desk setup that matters.

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Are Chiropractors Allowed To Call Themselves "Dr."?

When you see "Dr." in front of a chiropractor's name, what does it actually mean? Yes — Alberta law permits it. It refers to a doctoral-level degree, not a medical physician licence. Here's the honest distinction.

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Can You Claim A Chiropractor On Your Taxes?

Can you claim chiropractic care on your Canadian taxes? Generally yes — chiropractic is eligible for the Medical Expense Tax Credit. Here's the practical version: what's claimable, how the threshold works, and when an accountant earns their fee.

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Can a Calgary chiropractor help with vertigo?

Vertigo is disorienting, and most articles oversimplify it. The honest answer: chiropractic has a specific, useful role for BPPV and cervicogenic dizziness, but not for vertigo in general. Here's how to tell which kind you have — and when to see a doctor instead.

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What To Wear To A Chiropractor

What to wear to a chiropractic appointment? The short answer: comfortable, stretchy clothing you can move in, with flat easy-off shoes. Skip stiff jeans, heels, and big jewelry. Here are the practical details.

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How to Find a Good Chiropractor in Calgary

To find a good chiropractor in Calgary, start by asking for recommendations from friends and family, and check online reviews on sites like Yelp or Google. Once you have a list, look at their websites to get a feel for the practice and schedule an initial consultation to ensure you feel comfortable with the doctor's approach, communication style, and experience with your specific health issues. 

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Chiropody Vs. Chiropractic: Which One Do You Need?

Chiropody or chiropractic — which is the right first stop for your foot pain? Local foot tissue problems usually start with chiropody. Movement-driven or recurring pain often starts with chiropractic. Here's the practical breakdown.

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Can a Calgary Chiropractor Help With Scoliosis?

Living with scoliosis and looking for realistic expectations? Chiropractic care can help meaningfully with the pain, stiffness, and function side — but it does not straighten the curve. Here's the honest version, and a plan around what's genuinely changeable.

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Should You Let a Chiropractor Adjust Your Neck?

Should you let a chiropractor adjust your neck? Hesitating is reasonable — you deserve a straight answer. The honest picture: safe for most after proper assessment, with one specific safety topic you're entitled to discuss openly before any neck adjustment.

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What is The Webster Technique?

Wondering what the Webster Technique actually is? A gentle, low-force chiropractic approach designed for pregnancy comfort — and despite the reputation, the certifying body itself says it's not a baby-turning technique. Here's the honest version.

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Is There Any Science Behind Chiropractic Adjustments?

Is there real science behind chiropractic adjustments? The honest answer: yes, for what it's genuinely good at — musculoskeletal pain backed by clinical guidelines — not as a whole-body cure. Here's what the evidence actually supports.

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Pinched Nerve or Herniated Disc: What’s The Difference?

Pinched nerve or herniated disc — which one do you have? They sound similar and symptoms overlap because a herniated disc is actually one cause of a pinched nerve. Here's the plain difference, and how to tell.

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