Author: Dr. Ashley Todd

Dr. Ashley Todd is the owner and certified chiropractor at Performance Chiropractic + Physiotherapy, with more than 15 years of professional experience. Registered with the College of Chiropractors of Alberta and the Chiropractic Association of Alberta, Dr. Todd holds a Kinesiology degree from the University of British Columbia and a Doctorate of Chiropractic. He is fully certified in Active Release Techniques (ART) and treats athletes for the Edmonton Elks and Oil Kings. Dr. Todd is dedicated to helping people move better, perform stronger, and live pain-free.

Is Your Desk Job Damaging Your Back?

Sitting for long periods of time can be bad for your health. Having a desk job forces people to be sedentary for the majority of their day. The lack of movement throughout the day contributes negatively to overall health and increases the risk of blood clots, heart disease, and obesity, among other issues. Having a […]

Common Hockey Injuries

Hockey Injuries For some the season has officially started, some teams have been playing preseason games for weeks. During these games, some players have endured painful injuries. Some of these injuries will keep players out for weeks, and some players will be sidelined the entire season. Injuries During the 2013 season, NHL players sustained more […]

Chiropractic Care and Concussions

A concussion a type of traumatic brain injury that results from a blow to the head – as in contact sports – or when the head or upper body is shaken violently – during a car crash, for example. Symptoms of a concussion can include: temporary loss of consciousness, headaches, dizziness, nausea, slurred speech, memory […]

Posture

We’ve all heard it: Stand up straight! Sure, standing up straight makes you appear taller and thinner, but a neutral spine can also improve organ function and decrease chronic pain. Benefits of Good Posture Slouching forward causes the rib cage to push down on your internal organs. This pressure can cause digestive problems. By […]

All in The Hips

The hip flexors, or psoas, are a group of muscles that are responsible for lifting your knees and hinging at the waist. They are located deep in the abdomen and are some of the strongest muscles in the body. This can be a major source of pain after running. Because this muscle group […]

When to Use Compression

Compression can help sooth and heal many injuries, including sprained or strained ligaments and tendons. While it’s easy to tell if you have a sprained ankle or an inflamed tendon – a feeling of warmth, swelling, and pain are the usual signs – it’s hard to know what’s the right course of action. In some […]