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Sciatica: Why It Hurts and What You Can Do About It
A sharp pain down your leg, tingling in your foot, or numbness when sitting down can all be signs of what is often referred to as “sciatica.” The term sciatica, …
Plantar Fasciitis: Why Your Heel Hurts and Three Exercises to Help Your Recovery
If you regularly wake up with sharp heel pain when you take your first few steps out of bed, plantar fasciitis may be the reason. It’s one of the most …
Shockwave Therapy: The Non-Surgical Fix That’s Helped Hundreds of Patients at LSM
Athletes. Weekend warriors. Desk workers. Tendon pain doesn’t discriminate. Whether it’s your heel, elbow, shoulder, knee, or Achilles, persistent tendon pain can make everyday activities and the sports you love …
Dr. Joe Kottoor Named Medical Director for the Toronto Flag Football League
We’re proud to share that Dr. Joe Kottoor, Clinic Director and Owner of Leaside Sports Medicine, has been named Medical Director for the Toronto Flag Football League (TFFL). As one …
Should my child’s sports team be warming up?
In short, yes, injury-prevention warm-up programs significantly reduce the injury rate ratio for sports injuries. How Do Sports Injuries Occur? Sport injuries are usually a consequence of direct trauma or …
Custom Knee Braces: Össur Unloader vs DonJoy Defiance
Knee pain is one of the most common reasons patients come to see us — and one of the most common questions I get is whether a custom knee brace …
Leaside Life Features Leaside Sports Medicine’s Youth Athlete Assessment Program
We’re excited to share that Leaside Life has featured Leaside Sports Medicine in their March issue with a story on our Youth Athlete Assessment Program, which helps young athletes prevent …
Why You’re Still in Pain Even Though Your MRI Is “Normal”
One of the most common and frustrating things we hear from patients is: “My MRI was normal… so why do I still hurt?” If you’ve ever felt confused or discouraged …
Your Hands Are Talking: What Numbness and Tingling Could Mean
As a chiropractor who spends a lot of time treating a wide range of hand, upper-limb, and neck injuries, I get asked this question often. If your hands are feeling …
