Christopher Burgard RMT

08/11/2023

Can tight hamstrings be a symptom to intrinsic core function? See how hamstring tightness and tension can be relieved by performing several exercises (without actually manually treating the hamstrings!).

Using the pre-treatment assessment comparison for hamstring length, there is certainly an improvement after 10 minutes of working through intra-abdominal pressure, breathing, and scapular stability (without even stretching the hamstrings or hips in Megan's case).

This approach can be applied to other areas of symptoms, not just the hamstrings.

08/04/2023

Welcome to the clinic space! Try the convenient online booking system to manage and book appointments. Also offering direct billing!

07/25/2023

I am often asked what does a concussion-like symptom assessment look like? This video provides some examples of the assessment tools often performed to further rule out any red flags and to measure the progress of one’s recovery.

As an added resource to concussion safety, check out: https://www.ontario.ca/page/rowans-law-concussion-safety

07/25/2023

If you believe you may have had a concussion, the first and most important step is to be assessed by a medical doctor or nurse practioner. At that point, if you are diagnosed with a concussion there are several treatment options with respect to manual therapy that can helpful. Massage therapy can be one of the therapies available to aid in the recovery of this type of injury.

As an added resource to concussion safety, check out: https://www.ontario.ca/page/rowans-law-concussion-safety

07/18/2023

A look at electracupuncture as a tool to manage pain!

06/28/2023

A quick demonstration of a few of the modalities offered!

Acupuncture and cupping can be effective tools to address a variety of treatment goals such as managing pain, tension, radicular symptoms, etc.

05/01/2023

I am excited to introduce a new practice location; Starting June 1st I will be practicing at:

69 Light St., Suite #9, Woodstock, ON.

I have updated all my contact information, and have made my online booking link available at https://chrisburgardrmt.janeapp.com/

All appointments currently booked at Inspire Chiropractic until May 31st will remain as scheduled. If you are still looking to book an appointment before the end of may, continue to use the Inspire Chiropractic website to schedule an appointment.

It is a bitter/sweet moment moving practice locations. Thank you to Inspire Chiropractic Rehabilitation & Sport Performance and Ingersoll for the continued support!

As an acupuncture practitioner practicing under the scope of massage therapy defined by the College of Massage Therapist of Ontario; any use of acupuncture is billed and is included as a massage therapy treatment. All receipts will specify the description of "Massage Therapy Treatment".

11/30/2021

The holiday season is quickly approaching yet again. I'm not sure where this past year went, but it did it in a hurry. A lot of ups and downs through the year for many of us, yet we persist and are aware that despite how bleak or trying things can be, it could always be worse.

"It could always be worse" is one of my favourite meditations because it forces me to acknowledge that even in difficult times I still have so many things to be thankful for, so many ways in which I am blessed.

As we approach the Holidays, Inspire will again be raising funds for a couple of local families in need. We will be matching all donations up to $500 and these will be distributed through a local school to a couple families to hopefully make their Christmas a little brighter and remind than that their community sees them and supports them.

You can drop off your donation before December 17 at the office or via etransfer to jonathan@inspirechiropractic.ca

Thanks so much everyone for your continued support through the year. We are who we are because of all of you. 🎄🎁👍🏽

09/16/2021

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 30 has been designated a federal holiday to recognize and commemorate the tragic history and ongoing legacy of residential schools, and to honour their survivors, their families and communities. Initially we had planned on closing the clinic that day as I felt it would be disrespectful to just work through it as if it were any other day. But then the more I thought about it, it seemed inappropriate to just take the day off, particularly since I haven't really been able to find any public events planned to commemorate the day.

After discussing it with Christopher we have come up with an idea that made us feel good about working that day as well as giving us and some of you an opportunity to contribute in a meaningful way.

We will be working on September 30th, but all fees collected will be donated to two different First Nations focused charities. We have selected WATER FIRST, a charity dedicated to solving the problem of non-potable water in Indigenous communities.

The second organization is Indspire, an Indigenous national charity that invests in the education of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people for the long-term benefit of these individuals, their families and communities, and Canada by disbursing financial awards, delivering programs, and sharing resources with the goal of increasing graduation rates for Indigenous students.

If you would like to be a part of our efforts to support our First Nations communities feel free to book an appointment on September 30th and join us in commemorating National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. I would encourage those of you who can't make it to make a donation to either of these great organizations, links will be posted below. Thanks everyone!

08/31/2021

A great resource made available by the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation! This patient friendly version is intended to be an informative resource as one recovers from a concussion.

This guideline is intended for individuals over the age of 18 years, pediatric resources are also available through the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation.

Guideline For Concussion/Mild Traumatic Brain Injury & Persistent Symptoms 3rd edition, for adults over 18 years of age.