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DISCOVER BETTER HEALTH Welcome patients and guests to our page! Our vision is to see a healthier community in Thunder Bay.

Our mission in our office is to allow patients to discover better health with honesty, integrity, and respect, in a fun and family oriented environment. This page will be a place for you to get informative up-to-date information, connect with others that have experienced an improvement in their health, and most of all feel inspired to make a difference with your health. You also will find information on upcoming events, charitable work going on in the office which you can get involved in, social events, and upcoming special health information talks and workshops. Lastly, if you have any questions or concerns about any specific health concerns you, or your loved ones, are experiencing do not hesitate to contact our office and you can talk to the Dr.'s one on one. Enjoy and stay in touch,

Dr. Angelo and Carla Santin

11/10/2025

🧽Your nervous system soaks up stress from daily life — chiropractic adjustments help you “wring out” that tension so your body can move and feel its best. 💆‍♂️

11/07/2025

Nerve C6-7 has entered the chat for the month of November⚡️👀

Did you know Liv is our chalkboard artist?!🧑‍🎨
Stay tuned till the end to see the finished result❗️

11/07/2025

Nerve C6-7 has entered the chat for the month of November⚡️👀 Did you know Liv is our chalkboard artist?!🧑‍🎨 Swipe to see the finished result❗️

11/07/2025

Nerve C6-7 has entered the chat for the month of November⚡️👀 Did you know Liv is our chalkboard artist?!🧑‍🎨 Swipe to see the finished result❗️

11/06/2025

Three clues your leg pain is nerve related

Most leg pain isn't sciatica.

The term gets used so frequently that many people assume any pain radiating down the leg qualifies. But true nerve-related pain has specific clinical signatures that distinguish it from muscle strain, SI joint dysfunction, or referred pain from the lower back.

When we evaluate someone with leg pain, we look for three specific indicators.

→ Pain that tracks below the knee

If your pain stops at the thigh or knee, it's likely a different condition. True sciatic nerve involvement follows the anatomical path of the nerve down through the lower leg, often extending to the foot or toes.

→ Sensitivity to cough or sneeze

This finding surprises many patients.

Coughing or sneezing increases intrathecal pressure in the spinal canal. If this action triggers or intensifies your leg pain, it suggests nerve compression. This is a clinically significant finding that helps us differentiate nerve involvement from other sources of leg pain.

→ Changes in strength, reflex, or sensation

Can you perform a toe raise? A heel walk? Have you noticed numbness, tingling, or altered sensation in specific areas of your leg compared to the other side?

These neurological changes indicate the nerve is experiencing compression significant enough to affect its function, not just irritation.

When these three indicators cluster together, a focused neurological evaluation becomes important.

Accurate identification matters because different conditions require different approaches to care. The adjustment protocols we use for nerve compression differ from how we would address muscle strain or joint dysfunction.

Understanding these signs helps you recognize when professional evaluation is appropriate.

This self-assessment doesn't replace a clinical examination, but it provides helpful information about what may be occurring and whether earlier intervention could benefit your recovery.

Have you experienced any of these signs with leg pain? Share your experience in the comments.

11/05/2025

The 50 pound mistake your neck makes

Look down 45 degrees at your phone right now.

Your neck muscles just started working as if they're lifting a 50-pound weight.

That's a bag of potatoes. On your shoulders. Every day for hours.

A 25-year-old sits across from me, staring at her x-ray. Complete shock on her face.

"But it just started hurting last week."

Years of degenerative changes stare back at us from the screen.

I see this almost daily in my practice here in Thunder Bay. Your neck pain? It's telling a story that started way before that first twinge you felt.

Pain shows up last... but with the right care, it often leaves first.

Here's what throws people off:

We start adjustments. Pain vanishes in a few sessions. They feel that relief when the joint releases and moves normally again.

"I'm fixed!"

Not quite.

Think of it like the gym. You go once, feel great, then skip two weeks. You're back at square one. Your neck issue took years to develop, and getting your spine functioning properly again takes consistent work over months, sometimes longer.

When I adjust a misaligned joint, I can actually feel the spring come back. The protective muscle tension releases. Movement becomes smoother.

But here's the thing...

Your spine wants to slip back into those old patterns. The ones you've been training it to hold for years.

→ Forward head posture at your desk
→ Looking down at screens
→ Sitting 8+ hours daily

All of it trains misalignment into your spine until one random morning, your neck says "enough."

Research shows 50-85% of people with neck pain will have it come back within 1-5 years if they don't address what caused it in the first place.

Your spine has memory. My role is helping it remember how to move the way it should, then showing you how to support that through small daily changes.

The x-rays tell the truth. Years of poor positioning and repetitive strain show up clearly, even when you felt nothing for most of that time.

What's been your experience with neck pain? Drop a comment if you've had that "sudden" pain that maybe wasn't so sudden after all 💬

11/05/2025

A stressed spine can mean a stressed body.

When the spine isn’t moving properly, it can interfere with how your nervous system functions — leaving you feeling tense and off balance. Chiropractic care helps restore proper motion and reduce that built-up stress.

11/04/2025

🍂 Huge thanks to everyone who supported our Fall Food Drive in support of the RFDA!

And a special thank-you to the U13 Kings for the delivery help!

11/03/2025

When daily stress becomes that overflowing kitchen sink, the nervous system gets overloaded. At Santin Chiropractic our adjustments can help clear the drain so your body can reset, recover, and thrive. 🌀 🔧

10/31/2025

🎃👻 Happy Halloween from all of us at Santin Chiropractic! 🦴
Stay safe, have fun, and don’t let those heavy candy bags throw your spine out of alignment 😉🍬

Spooky season + birthday celebrations = the perfect day at Santin Chiropractic! 🎃🧙‍♀️ Wishing our wonderful office manager Kristi the happiest Halloween birthday!

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815 Fort William Road, Unit #2
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B3A4

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Monday	10am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 11:30am
	2pm - 5:30pm
Wednesday	10am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8am - 11:30am
	2pm - 5:30pm
Friday	1pm - 5pm

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http://www.santinchiropractic.com/

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