brettherlehy_chiro

Contemporary Medical Acupuncture 💉

What is it? 🤷🏻‍♂️
A modern approach to acupuncture that centres around stimulating your nervous system and restoring proper function.

What can it help? ✅
In my practice I use acupuncture for anything from Golfer’s elbow to chronic pain to headaches. There are numerous applications throughout the body.

Is it dangerous? 👨‍⚕️
Acupuncture is extremely safe, using sterile single use needles insures minimal risk of infection. Extensive training and careful application minimizes any risk of harm to my patients.

Have a nagging injury? This might be the modality for you! 🙌🏻

Homestretch 👏🏼

There is less than 2 weeks left until 2023 is in the books!

If you’re looking to use any remaining benefits, have existing pain, or looking to set yourself up for the new year you still have time!

Hit the link or send me a message if you’d like to get squeezed in!

Help I woke up in pain!

How often do you have any injury/pain and not changing habits or just resting isn’t solving the issue?

If you never make a change or alter your activity it likely is going to keep happening.

Motion is lotion in the majority of cases!

Want to find out what you should be focusing on? There are so many amazing practitioners out here that would love to help 🙌🏻🙌🏻

❗️Attention all Golfers 🏌🏼❗️

I am officially certified by the amazing people at to help you understand your body and swing connection.

What is TPI?

Titleist Professional Institute. They train golf coaches, trainers as well as medical professionals to help all handicaps not only improve their game but also to avoid injury.

Why is this helpful?

Screening specific segments of the body in coordination with the knowledge of common swing patterns will help achieve the greatest results.

Who will this help?

If you’re interested in improving your golf fitness, shooting lower or even being able to get through a season without aches and pains then a proper screen and training program is for you!

If you’re interested in getting geared up for next season or want to ask any questions please hit me up 🙌🏻

Let’s start hitting bombs 💣

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Why do I do this? 🤷🏻‍♂️

At 16 I fractured my Tibia/Fibula, tore my ACL/MCL, and had been through multiple surgeries because of sports injuries. 🤕

I was in and out of clinics during my extended rehab program. This is where I saw the value in what we do.

My chiropractor was able to assist me in the process the whole way. Helping me manage edema, retrain muscle and ultimately get back to playing shape.

This journey took several years but in the end I was still able to compete collegiately and a HUGE reason for that was my chiropractor.

This truly inspired me to become what I am today and I look forward to helping people achieve their goals!

What has your chiropractor helped you accomplish? 🙌🏻

What can manual therapy do for you? 🤷🏻‍♂️

Shoulder dysfunction is something that I see in the clinic quite frequently.

is an example of a very active patient who works from home and also strength trains 4-5 times per week. He is a kin major and is well versed in lifting technique and healthy lifestyle habits.

Even well trained individuals need help sometimes balancing the muscles of the rotator cuff as well as the shoulder capsule itself.

Alex was asked to simply raise his arm above his head. The before and after pictures are the result of specific manual therapy techniques designed to balance the shoulder and properly coordinate shoulder movements.

Come see what soft tissue techniques can do for you!

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Officially in the City!

Happy to announce I will be joining the amazing team at B-Stretched in the great city of Toronto. 🍁

Check us out!

The newly renovated Queen West location is coming soon 🙌🏻

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The human brain uses upwards of 20% of your body's energy in one day.

This equates to approximately 400 calories a day in the average person!

What does this mean for trying to lose weight?

The vast majority of food you eat is used to run body processes other than using muscles, such as your liver and kidneys. Muscles also only account for about 20% of energy expenditure of your resting metabolism.

What this means is that controlling your calorie intake is vastly more important than emphasizing exercise when trying to shed some pounds!

*I am not advocating not exercising. Exercise has numerous benefits and is linked to a wide variety of positive health effects from improving mental health to decreasing risk of cardiovascular disease.

Very simply if you are running yourself into the ground exercising and still not seeing results maybe it's time to analyze what you're eating!

Reference: Berg, J. M., Tymoczko, J. L., Stryer, L., & Gumport, R. I. (2006). Each Organ Has a Unique Metabolic Profile. In Biochemistry. Basingstoke: W.H. Freeman & Co. doi:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK22436/
Picture: Huffpost.com, "Nutrition vs Exercise...."

Shoulder pain and extremity pain is the third most common reason someone seeks chiropractic care per a 2017 BMC study.

Through manually therapy, acupuncture, manipulation and exercise we want to get people moving again!

Officially back in action!

Happy to announce that I will finally be back in the clinic.
I will be in both clinics, in Mississauga and Brampton. Message me for booking details and learn about the steps we are taking to ensure we stop the spread of Covid-19!

Jaw pain? Clicking? Trouble opening and closing? 🤕

Chiropractic techniques have been proven effective in relieving temporomandibular joint pain (TMJ) and restoring normal jaw function.

Muscles of mastication can commonly become aggravated like any other joint. The release of these muscles and restoration of jaw range will often cause a complete reduction in symptoms and get you back to yourself! 😀

Stop dreading chewing and get some help!!

Chronic pain can be debilitating and have a serious impact on your quality of life.

Chiropractors are equipped to manage chronic pain and may be an effective tool in improving your mental health.

Mind and body: The link between chronic pain and mental health The Canadian Mental Health Association reports that people with chronic physical conditions experience depression and anxiety at twice the rate of the general population (Sponsor Content)

ADDING AVAILABILITY🙌🏻

If you’re in Mississauga/Oakville come and start feeling healthier!

I will be joining the .hp on Mondays and Thursdays.

You can call or message me directly to schedule in and make your appointment!

Why is chiropractic care becoming so popular? Chiropractic care is becoming more popular every day. Have you tried it?

Quick article I wrote on the effectiveness of doing a Detox! Easy informative read check it out!


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Whether it is through endorphin release, improved circulation or just the effect of forgetting about your problems, exercise is a great tool to combat mental health disorders. Mental health and physical health are very closely linked in so many ways, don't be afraid to talk about it!

Concussions 🤯

Classically defined as a traumatic brain injury which is often the result of head trauma during sport. Concussions are one of today’s main topics yet the most effective treatments are not often utilized.

Rest 😴
The classic treatment for a brain injury is to sleep it off. This is the most common misconception. Studies have shown that rest should not last longer than 24-48 hours, until common side effects like dizziness and vomiting will subside. Prolonged rest after head trauma may actually cause DECREASED recovery time. ❌

Rehab & vestibular training 💪🏻
Research is still ongoing however it is clear that a constructive rehab program involving vestibular training and low-intensity aerobic exercise is best. You want your brain to be active and retraining pathways, specifically balance and coordination. This does not mean a quick return to sport or heavy exercise!! Caution should still be used because of the increased risk of recurrent concussion.

Can chiropractic help? 🤷🏻‍♂️
Chiropractors are trained to manage conditions involving the nervous system, this includes concussions. Using vestibular training as well as manual therapy to the head and neck your chiropractor can help relieve your symptoms and return to activity.

Reference: Schneider KJ, et al. Br J Sports Med 2017; 51:930-934 doi:10.1136/Bjsports-2016-097475

Cool article on applying chiropractic in the athletic population.

The benefits of chiropractic care for athletes Chiropractic care is an effective way for people, more so, athletes and professional sportspeople to attain their optimum health and physical capacity without having to use medication for ailments,…

Immobilization Degeneration ❌

More simply “use it or lose it”! Studies have shown that spinal segments that are not moving properly or fused degenerate up to 43% faster than a healthy segment!

What does this mean for you?

Spinal degeneration can lead to increased risk of disc herniations, spinal stenosis or potential fracture. 😬

Chiropractors are trained to identify joints that are not moving properly and act to correct the dysfunction. Happy, well functioning joints allow you to move and live your life day-to-day to the fullest.

Reference: www.ncbi.nlm.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5435658