Blog post by : Dr. Kaitlin Oliver ———— Have you noticed pain or discomfort in your jaw in the morning? Do you clench your teeth at night? Or better yet, during the day? Do you have clicking/grinding in your jaw? Then you might have a TMJ dysfunction! The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the joint that is formed by your skull and your lower jaw. It acts like a sliding hinge and is responsible for opening/closing your mouth to allow us to talk, chew and yawn. But, what happens when things become dysfunctional? Muscles will often become tight leading to discomfort, compression of the joint and cl ..read more

Blog post by: Dr. Derek Anderson I want to introduce you to someone that has become a prime example of how our vision for patient care and how a person’s determination can change the course of their life. When I first met Elly, she was in chronic pain. Even just spending a few hours on her feet at work would create severe symptoms and this would affect her life on a daily basis.  She had chronic neck pain, numbness into her right arm, bilateral plantar fasciitis which caused her to alter her gait and create lower back pain. Yardwork and even going for walks resulted in hours of pain, limi ..read more

Blog post by: Dr. Derek Anderson Frozen Shoulder is an often misunderstood and mistreated disorder which is classified as inflammation of the posterior capsule of the shoulder (adhesive capsulitis). The cause is often unknown and can seem random in nature.  This causes significant pain in the shoulder, marked reduction in range of motion and occasionally nerve pain down the arm due to the drooping of the shoulder. This condition can be one of the most tricky and frustrating problems to treat. Typical treatments include regular therapy, stretching, release of the muscles around the shoulde ..read more

IGNITE Health welcomes Dr. Kaitlin Oliver on January 1st, 2022! Dr. Kaitlin Oliver was born and raised in Tilbury, Ontario. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in Human Kinetics with Honours in Movement Science from the University of Windsor. She acquired her Doctorate of Chiropractic four years later from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) and graduated with highest distinction of Summa Cum Laude. She enjoys treating a wide variety of patients including pre- and post-natal women, children, and all athletes. Additionally, her previous experience as a dental assistant has given her ..read more

To our valued members, The last 2 months have been amazing and on behalf of myself and the IGNITE staff, we couldn’t thank you more. We view fitness as an integral part of your health and seeing all of you smiling, sharing your experiences, and working towards your health goals is something that makes all of us at IGNITE Health happy. One of the benefits of being a member here is that we are a small tightknit community, and you all have a voice. If there are any concerns or things you would like to see as a part of our programming, please reach out at any time. For something fun, we are lookin ..read more

Blog post by: Coach Crystal Counting calories can be a very useful tool to hold yourself accountable regarding your nutrition intake and goals. Counting calories can come across as a difficult task to adjust to but in actuality, it can be very simple. When I began counting my calories, I felt overwhelmed with how to count them and what to do. The truth of the matter is, counting calories isn’t difficult when we learn what to look for based on our goals. When my goal is weight loss, I count my calories based on what nutrition my body needs to hit those goals. No matter the eating style (high ca ..read more

Blog post by: Jordan Collison Have you ever thought about the way you run? Is a nagging injury keeping you from getting out the door?  Did you know that gait-retrained runners can lower their injury risk by 62% after just 2 weeks? Even though every stride is unique, we developed simple steps to help you run further, faster, and injury-free this season. Run video analysis; watching yourself run is the first step in understanding where you can improve. We will educate you on the do’s and don’ts of running form and bust some common myths along the way. Biomechanical and strength assessment ..read more

Blog post by: Coach Crystal Working from home can be tough, trust me I understand it all too well. While there are many perks to waking up everyday and not having to get fully dressed and head into the office, sometimes it can become a bit dreary shaking an old habit and creating a new one. One of the main things so many of my clients say to me is that they are stuck working from home with little to no time for activity. After putting thought into it, I realized the majority of us are stuck in the same routine. Whether it’s working from home, working from the office or stuck in a vicious ..read more

Health and fitness can be pretty simple, yet totally complicated. Whether you’re scrolling through social media, watching the news, or catching up with friends, nutrition and exercise always seem to be the hot topic. With so much information easily accessible, some may say it’s become quick and easy to start a “diet” or complete an at-home workout. What most people don’t realize is that all things health-related are very diluted, especially on social media. It’s very easy to jump onto Instagram and find the “Top 5 Best Shoulder Exercises”, “30 Days to a Flat Tummy”, or my personal favorite “Th ..read more

An 8-week integrative and original program that will get you back to living your best life through lower-back rehabilitation.   After talking to many of my patients, including young parents, middle-aged athletes, and even retirees, something bothered me. Too often I have been hearing about the “limits” of their life… not about the “achievements”. I remember talking to my patient, we will call him “Mike”. Mike came in as a referral because he had debilitating back pain and could no longer keep up with his kids or play his favourite sports including golf, baseball, and hockey. These are all ..read more