Dr. Tyler Zimmer

10/06/2021

I am excited and humbled to have been nominated into the top 4 of the myFM St. Thomas spirit awards - “favourite chiropractor”. Voting is now open until October 11th if you want to show your favourite chiropractor some love! There are 50 categories this year with many other great local businesses to support. To vote, see the link below - section 46 for favourite chiropractor.
Thank you for your continued support!

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09/14/2021

1 Year!

Today marks my first full year of practice. I want to say thank you to everyone in this amazing community for all your trust and confidence in me. I appreciate your referrals to friends and family, and hope to continue to make an impact in St. Thomas!

Can’t wait to see what year 2 has in store!
Tyler

01/08/2021

1.4x higher risk of running related injury during the pandemic?

A new study investigated behavioural data from runners, comparing pre-pandemic to current times (social isolation/lockdown).

Not surprisingly, the study found the overall number of runs, and mileage to increase significantly in lockdown, compared to pre-pandemic.

Pre-pandemic, runners in the study were motivated to run by competition and socialization. But with no races and limitations on running with others, the study found runners were instead running to fill free time.

Most importantly, the study found there to be a 1.4x increase in running related injuries during the pandemic.

This is critical to keep in mind! I am guilty of it myself - Running motives have shifted towards stress relief, occupying free time, and fitness. The need to get outside and de-stress with more frequent runs puts you at a higher risk of overuse injuries (sudden increase in training load).

Remember to run smart - take your rest days, increase your mileage progressively, and cross train!

Let’s make sure we come out of this pandemic injury free, so we can get back to racing!

11/25/2020

Now that I am providing acupuncture, I’d like to answer some of the most common questions I get!

🙈 Does it hurt? — Patients are surprised by how pain-free and relaxing acupuncture actually is. Most individuals do not even feel the needles when inserted. At its worst, it may feel like a minor prick.

🔢 How many needles are inserted? — Expect anywhere from a few, to 20+ needles depending upon your condition, and the intended clinical outcome.

⏱How long are the needles left in? — 10-20 minutes

💉 Is it like getting a flu shot?! — Nope. Acupuncture needles are a fraction of the thickness of the typical needle we think of when getting an injection - hence why it is much less painful.

🏃🏻‍♂️How will I feel after acupuncture? — Patients may report decreased pain and stiffness, and increased range of motion. Many will also feel relaxed, de-stressed, and sleepy! It’s not uncommon to have a great, deep sleep that night! 💤
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Pictured is an example of a patient of mine who sustained a knee injury. Needles were inserted locally at the area of her complaint, as well as in other surrounding areas determined to be related. This patient is back up and running!

11/14/2020

New Saturday Hours! 🙌🏻

Beginning next Saturday (Nov 21st), I will be adding Saturday morning hours 9am-12pm.

My weekday hours remain the same:
M,W,F - 730-1130am
Tu,Th - 12pm-7pm

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At Noad Chiropractic we are passionate about treating people who want to feel great! Whether you are a weekend warrior, an elite athlete, or just love to live a well balanced pain free lifestyle, we want to help you achieve your full potential to perform at your best.

11/13/2020

The Hypervolt - another tool we use at Noad Chiropractic to loosen up those tight stubborn muscles!

Feel your best heading into the Holiday Season 🙌🏻

10/05/2020

Thanks for the nomination! You can now go vote for top St. Thomas Chiropractor 🙌🏻

(See Link - section 14)

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09/20/2020

What can I expect from my first chiropractic appointment? 🤷🏻‍♂️

Depending on the complexity of your presentation, you can expect your visit to last anywhere from 30-60 minutes and consist of:

1) Health History ✏️
- A comprehensive discussion about your current complaint (pain location, and determining potential causes), in addition to overall health status (previous/current health conditions, lifestyle, occupational risks, etc).

2) Physical Examination 🔎
- An assessment of your muscles, joints, and nervous system with the intent of determining the source of your pain.

3) A Discussion 👥
- Your condition will be diagnosed, and you will be presented with an evidenced based treatment plan. Your Chiropractor may also recommend lifestyle modifications, preventative strategies, and rehab exercises specific to your situation.

4) Treatment 🙌🏻
- Each patient's treatment plan will differ - Chiropractors often use a combination of manual treatment techniques, including: spinal manipulation, soft tissue therapy, acupuncture, and modalities (TENS/IFC, Laser therapy, ultrasound).
--- FYI (Chiropractors do MUCH more than just adjustments to help their patients... not everyone needs to be adjusted, and if you are not comfortable being adjusted, there are other options).

🌟 It is my goal that you leave your first appointment moving better and feeling pain relief, but more importantly having an understanding of why you feel the way you do, and what you can do to change it!

Have a great week everyone,
Dr. Zimmer

09/18/2020

And just like that, my first week of treating patients at Noad Chiropractic Clinic is in the books! 🙌🏻

Reflecting on my patient interactions throughout the week, I noticed a few trends:

1) Patients generally do not know what to expect when coming to see a Chiropractor
2) Patients do not realize that we treat musculoskeletal conditions outside of just the low back and neck areas
3) Patients often leave their first appointments remarking - "I cannot believe I have waited this long to see a Chiropractor"

With these points in mind, I thought it would be valuable going forward to use this page as a space to educate and inform individuals on the benefits of chiropractic care.

Feel free to "Like" this page if you are interested in learning more about what it is we do as Chiropractors, including the conditions we treat, and if you could benefit from visiting a Chiropractor.

Stay well !
- Dr. Zimmer