Dr. Clive Clutton

Dr. Clive Clutton Your chiropractor with a commitment to changing your health, fitness and life with a special interest in sport injuries. Healthy. Happy. Strong.

03/21/2026

A Hip Stretch I like to use to increase joint space especially for those you get pinching in the front of the hip or groin.

Eating my feelings because another patient is placed on PRN after their 5th session and complete symptom resolution :(I’...
03/19/2026

Eating my feelings because another patient is placed on PRN after their 5th session and complete symptom resolution :(

I’ll miss you too.

03/18/2026

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Keep your feet healthy
Foot work from last session with the

Many patients with foot pain or plantar fascia issues tend to have limited big toe extension.

Some have a compensatory arch drop with the extension.

This stretch is great for improving mobility:
🔻Hold the stretch for 2 minutes
Then
🔻Press the toe down for 10 seconds
🔻Lift the toe off for 10 seconds
Repeat co-contractions 3 times.

For those with something like a functional Bunion it may help to use a toe spreading device while performing the movement.

Visit and use the code “DCstrong” to get a discount on toe splay.

Muscle “tightness”When a muscle feels tight, it’s usually not a mistake.Your nervous system has found a possible lack of...
03/12/2026

Muscle “tightness”

When a muscle feels tight, it’s usually not a mistake.
Your nervous system has found a possible lack of stability/safety and is trying to help.

If you feel tension, get an assessment especially if stretching and massage is not getting you long term success.

03/11/2026

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Have you felt your shoulder “pinching” when you move your arm overhead?

I call this stretch the Quadruped Kimura

Great for “pinchy shoulders” and and other overhead and throwing athletes

Keep up your daily stretching. Rotation before Linear.

Stay Healthy. Happy. Strong.



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Throw back 2013 when I was a young, hands on, evidence based clinician.Now I’m a hands on, evidence based clinician.Phon...
03/09/2026

Throw back 2013 when I was a young, hands on, evidence based clinician.

Now I’m a hands on, evidence based clinician.

Phone cameras have come a long way.

Even has talked about overcoming mental health symptoms.Slide 2 – Pain is real, even when MSK scans look “normal” Slid...
02/09/2026

Even has talked about overcoming mental health symptoms.

Slide 2 – Pain is real, even when MSK scans look “normal”

Slide 3 – Why add psychotherapy to medical care?

Slide 4 – CBT: Training your pain brain

Slide 5 – Mindfulness: Turning down the pain alarm

Slide 6 – What actually improves with psychotherapy?

Slide 7 – Brain changes, not “it’s all in your head”

Slide 8 – Chronic injury and fear of movement

Slide 9 – Even brief interventions can help

Slide 10 – Putting it together: How psychotherapy helps chronic pain

for your whole body (and mind) wellness

Book a Consult.

Are you addressing your mind as well as your body?

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Slide 2 – Why this mattersSlide 3 – Estrogen and your tissuesSlide 4 – Muscle loss and weaknessSlide 5 – Bone and fractu...
01/31/2026

Slide 2 – Why this matters

Slide 3 – Estrogen and your tissues

Slide 4 – Muscle loss and weakness

Slide 5 – Bone and fracture risk

Slide 6 – Tendons, ligaments, and “mystery” pain

Slide 7 – Hormones and pain sensitivity

Slide 8 – Impact on rehab progress

Slide 9 – Evidence-based rehab supports

Slide 10 – Medical and lifestyle tools

Slide 11 – What to ask your clinician

has been great to co-manage patients with.

There is usually no ONE “root cause” of pain.🔹Slide 2 – Why “root cause” keeps us stuckSlide 3 – Pain is protection, not...
01/20/2026

There is usually no ONE “root cause” of pain.🔹

Slide 2 – Why “root cause” keeps us stuck

Slide 3 – Pain is protection, not a damage meter

Slide 4 – Same scan, different pain

Slide 5 – The brain’s pain network

Slide 6 – Three main pain mechanisms

Slide 7 – Why one “root cause” doesn’t fit

Slide 8 – The biopsychosocial view

Slide 9 – How imaging can mislead us

Slide 10 – A better question than “root cause”

Slide 11 – What actually helps

Slide 12 – Take-home message

Evidence based Chiropractic care is a collaborative plan that centers rehab exercise, education, and self-management, wi...
01/15/2026

Evidence based Chiropractic care is a collaborative plan that centers rehab exercise, education, and self-management, with manual therapy used strategically—not as the main event.

Electro Acupuncture can help with painIt should be used as a part of a more comprehensive rehab program.
01/12/2026

Electro Acupuncture can help with pain

It should be used as a part of a more comprehensive rehab program.

01/06/2026

🔹Why Big-Toe & Foot Strength Matters for Your Health🔹

Strong feet aren’t just for balance — they’re part of your body’s foundation for healthy movement and aging.

📌 1. Better balance = fewer falls
Research shows that hallux (big-toe) strength is linked to better physical performance like walking speed, balance, and lower fall risk in older adults. Stronger hallux muscles correlate with better Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) scores and improved balance tests.  (Concha-Cisternas et al., 2025)

📌 2. Strong toes support functional mobility
People with stronger toe flexor muscles tend to have better gait mechanics and dynamic stability — meaning more confidence in movement and less risk of mobility loss with age.  (Quinlan et al., 2020)

📌 3. Balance performance predicts longevity
A large observational study found that people aged mid-life and older who couldn’t balance on one leg for 10 seconds had a higher risk of death over the next 7 years — even after adjusting for age and health status. Better balance often reflects stronger muscles, coordination, and overall physical health.  (Gil Araujo et al., 2022)

📌 4. Foot muscle health declines with age
Studies show toe/foot muscle strength decreases with aging due to muscle atrophy from lack of proper use, which can impair walking and stability.  (Mickle et al., 2016)

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💡 What This Means for You

✨ Strong big toes help with:
✔ Balance
✔ Gait stability
✔ Functional mobility
✔ Lower fall risk

And because balance performance is linked to longevity, maintaining strong toe and foot muscles may contribute to healthier aging overall.

Spend lots of time bare foot!!

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318-2289 Fairview Street
Burlington, ON
L7R1E3

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Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

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