Highlands Wellness Blog
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That Shooting Pain Down Your Leg: What Sciatica Is and How to Actually Recover
At Highlands Wellness in Kanata, our team of chiropractors, registered massage therapists, and exercise rehabilitation specialists treats sciatica regularly. It's one of the most common presentations we see in our clinic, particularly among active adults and older patients who've noticed that sitting longer in summer.
Supersets: One Simple Shift That Makes Your Training More Efficient
A superset is when you pair two exercises back to back with little or no rest between them. Instead of doing a set of one exercise, resting, then doing another set of the same thing, you move directly into a second movement. Then you rest. Then you repeat.
Getting Back on the Ice: How Chiropractic Care Helps Ottawa Hockey Players Stay Injury-Free This Season
Hockey season is back in Ottawa. Learn how chiropractic care at Highlands Wellness in Kanata helps players prevent groin, back, and shoulder injuries.
Can a Chiropractor Help With Sports Injuries? What Ottawa Athletes Need to Know
Chiropractors treat many common sports injuries. Here's how chiropractic, massage therapy, and exercise rehab work together for Ottawa athletes.
Shoulder Pain After 40: What's Going On and How to Get Back to Full Strength
Shoulder pain after 40 is incredibly common but it doesn't have to slow you down. Learn what causes it, how to recover, and when to see a chiropractor in Kanata.
Is Chiropractic Care Covered by OHIP? What Ottawa and Kanata Patients Need to Know
Chiropractic care is no longer covered by OHIP in Ontario. Here's what your extended health benefits likely do cover, and how to make the most of your plan.
Massage Therapy for Stress in Ottawa: More Than Just a Treat
Feeling tense, exhausted, or wound up? Discover how registered massage therapy in Kanata goes beyond relaxation to genuinely help your body recover from stress.
IT Band Syndrome: Why Ottawa Runners Get Sidelined — And How to Get Back Out There
Outer knee pain ruining your runs? Learn what IT band syndrome really is, why it happens, and how Ottawa athletes recover fast at Highlands Wellness in Kanata.
Chiropractor or RMT for a Sports Injury?
Not sure whether to book a chiropractor or RMT after a sports injury in Ottawa or Kanata? Here is how to decide, and why the answer is often both.