Here at the Oakville Chiropractic Centre, our doctors often get questioned about “MRT”? What is  MRT? How does MRT work? Am I the right candidate for MRT? All great questions. Dr. Nishma Appanna has answered your questions below! What is MRT? Let’s start with the basics. MRT stands for Myofascial Release Therapy. It is a type of treatment that focuses on releasing muscular shortness and tightness. Most patients seek myofascial release therapy after losing flexibility or function following an injury or if they are experiencing ongoing pain in the muscles. How does MRT work? MRT works by releasing trigger points…

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Chiropractic and Massage Therapy both have health benefits, especially when getting regular adjustments and massages in tandem. There are several Chiropractors and Massage Therapists that work together to ensure their patients are getting the best and most effective treatment. How do the two work together to improve your health? How Chiropractic and Massage Work in Tandem A Chiropractic treatment (referred to as an adjustment) corrects misalignments in the spine and reduces restrictions in the joints. During an adjustment, your chiropractor will apply gentle pressure to reduce inflammation in the affected areas and the nervous system. Massage Therapy techniques work the…

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The Oakville Chiropractic Centre is pleased to welcome Dr. Juan Salcedo (R.M.T), Registered Massage Therapist to the OCC team! Dr. Salcedo is also a Certified Lymphedema and an International Medical Doctor. To learn more about Dr. Juan, click here to read his bio and about his treatment methods! Dr. Juan will be joining our clinic on Monday, February 26, 2018. Call to book your appointment at 905-845-2291. Special Offer > Book Now & Receive 15 FREE Minutes As a promotion, we would like to offer you 15 minutes of FREE MASSAGE time with Dr. Juan Salcedo. Get a 1 hour…

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Part of the professional responsibility all health-care practitioners includes public education. While Complementary & Alternative Medicine (CAM) continues to grow in popularity, a large majority remain unfamiliar with services available to them and their benefits. The practice of massage therapy is the assessment of the soft tissue and joints of the body and the treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction and pain of the soft tissue and joints by manipulation to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function, or relieve pain (Massage Therapy Act, 1991). Massage therapy is currently regulated in only 3 Canadian provinces: British Columbia, New Foundland and…

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