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Robichaud Chiropractic & Orthotics Dr. Robichaud focuses on treating the cause and the effect of your pain. We find out what is wrong,

We can usually see you the same day and we are accepting new patients

You swing your legs out of bed, put your foot down, and the heel bites.A few steps in it settles to a dull ache and you ...
08/09/2026

You swing your legs out of bed, put your foot down, and the heel bites.

A few steps in it settles to a dull ache and you get on with the day.

That pattern is the tell.

Overnight the plantar fascia, the band of tissue along the bottom of your foot, tightens up.

The first loaded step pulls on it before it has loosened, which is why the morning is the worst of it.

It's not a bruise that will sort itself out on its own.

Left alone it tends to stick around, especially if you're on your feet through long shifts or in unsupportive footwear.

We look at your gait, check your foot mechanics, and where it helps, fit custom orthotics alongside hands-on treatment to take the load off that tissue.

If the mornings have been rough, get it looked at before it settles in.

A pinched nerve rarely sorts itself out by waiting.The wait-and-see approach hopes the irritation calms down on its own....
08/06/2026

A pinched nerve rarely sorts itself out by waiting.

The wait-and-see approach hopes the irritation calms down on its own.

Sometimes it eases for a bit.

Often it settles in, and the ache, tingling, or weakness keeps coming back.

Active care works differently.

The goal isn't just to numb the signal.

It's to take pressure off the nerve and calm the tissue around it.

That's why we match the modality to what the nerve actually needs.

Gentle adjusting tools to ease the joint and create room.

IFC electrotherapy to settle the irritation.

Accu-o-matic microcurrent to support healing at the source.

Different tools, one aim: decompress the nerve, don't just mask it.

If you've been waiting on a pinched nerve to fix itself, let's take a proper look first.

What's your go-to when something flares up - wait it out, or get it checked?

Standing on hard floors for hours adds up.By the end of a long shift, the ache shows up in your feet, creeps into your c...
08/03/2026

Standing on hard floors for hours adds up.

By the end of a long shift, the ache shows up in your feet, creeps into your calves, and settles into your lower back.

The good news? A few concrete fixes make a real difference.

Start with supportive footwear - structured, cushioned soles beat flat work shoes every time.

Add custom orthotics built from your own gait to spread the load evenly instead of letting one spot take the hit.

Build in recovery habits: stretch your calves and feet, and ice after the longest shifts.

And if the soreness keeps coming back, get your gait assessed so we can see exactly what's going on.

Your feet carry you all day.

A little support goes a long way.

On your feet all day for work? Tell us your job in the comments.

Sciatica is more common than most people realise.Up to 40% of us will feel that sharp, radiating leg pain at some point ...
07/31/2026

Sciatica is more common than most people realise.

Up to 40% of us will feel that sharp, radiating leg pain at some point - and for many, it lingers far longer than it should.

Here's the thing: nerve-related leg pain isn't something to wait out.

The longer it's left, the more stubborn it tends to get.

The right approach matters.

That's where the tools come in.

Cox Flexion-Distraction gently decompresses the spine and takes pressure off an irritated nerve.

Interferential Current and Accu-o-matic microcurrent supports tissue recovery.

And a tailored plan ties it together so you're not guessing your way through it.

If that aching, shooting pain down your leg sounds familiar, it doesn't have to be your normal.

Dealing with leg pain that won't settle? Tell us where it hurts.

Here's the thing about neck pain - it rarely shows up out of nowhere.It builds quietly, one small habit at a time, long ...
07/28/2026

Here's the thing about neck pain - it rarely shows up out of nowhere.

It builds quietly, one small habit at a time, long before you feel a thing.

The phone you tilt down to read this.

The pillow that's a little too high.

The screen position you've been holding for the last 40 minutes without moving.

None of it hurts today.

That's exactly why it's easy to ignore.

Your neck holds the weight of your head all day - and the angle you hold it at changes everything.

Looking down at your phone can load the neck with the equivalent of a small child sitting on it.

The good news? Awareness is the first adjustment.

Lift the phone.

Check the pillow.

Move every 20 minutes.

Small changes, real difference.

Noticing your posture before it becomes a problem is one of the easiest things you can do for your spine.

If you've already got tension building, the team can help you sort it before it settles in.

Which of these four did you catch yourself doing?

That sharp back pain shooting down your leg is real - and it deserves to be taken seriously.But a herniated disc does no...
07/25/2026

That sharp back pain shooting down your leg is real - and it deserves to be taken seriously.

But a herniated disc does not automatically mean surgery or permanent damage.
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Here is what often gets missed: many disc cases respond well to conservative care.

Hands-on adjusting, flexion-distraction technique, soft tissue work, and a tailored exercise plan can settle symptoms and get you moving again - without ever reaching the operating table.
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The worst thing you can do is ignore it and hope it fades.

The second worst thing is assuming the catastrophe before anyone has actually looked at it.
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Your back and leg symptoms are information, not a verdict.

Get them assessed early, understand what is actually going on, and explore your options with someone who treats the whole picture.

Feeling those symptoms now? Let's get you assessed before you start guessing at the worst.

Heel pain that bites with your first steps in the morning? That is the classic plantar fasciitis pattern - and the good ...
07/22/2026

Heel pain that bites with your first steps in the morning? That is the classic plantar fasciitis pattern - and the good news is it responds well to the right plan.

There is no single magic fix.
What works is addressing the cause from a few angles at once.

Custom orthotics, made from your own gait analysis and casting, correct the mechanics that overload the arch in the first place.

Accu-o-matic microcurrent helps calm inflammation and supports the tissue as it repairs.

Soft tissue work releases the tight fascia and calf muscles that keep tugging on the heel.

The sooner you start, the quicker that first-step pain settles.

If you have been pushing through it for weeks hoping it sorts itself out, that is usually the thing that keeps it hanging around.

Serving Oshawa and Durham Region.

Still waking up to that heel twinge? Tell us how long it has been going on.

Back pain gives you options.Rest it, reach for painkillers, scroll for a stretch that worked for someone else online - a...
07/19/2026

Back pain gives you options.

Rest it, reach for painkillers, scroll for a stretch that worked for someone else online - and wait.

Sometimes it quiets down.

Often it comes back, because nothing actually changed.

The other route looks different.

Find out why your back is hurting in the first place, then build a plan around it.

Hands-on adjustments to restore movement.

Soft tissue work to release what's tight and guarding.

Corrective exercise so the relief actually holds.

The difference isn't one magic technique.

It's having the full toolkit under one roof and matching it to your specific back - not a generic one.

Masking the pain buys you quiet.

Addressing the cause buys you back your day.

Which side has your back been living on?

That twinge when you reach for the top shelf, or the soreness when you sleep on one side - most people shrug it off as j...
07/16/2026

That twinge when you reach for the top shelf, or the soreness when you sleep on one side - most people shrug it off as just getting older.

But your shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the body, and that mobility comes at a cost.

A ball-and-socket built for reach, surrounded by soft tissue that has to work hard to keep everything stable.

When movement gets restricted, that ache isn't random.

It's your shoulder telling you something about how it's moving - and the good news is, it's often very treatable.

We look at the whole picture: the joint, the surrounding tissue, and the daily habits feeding the tightness.

From there, the right plan follows.

Still reaching and wincing? Don't wait for it to settle on its own.

Which shoulder gives you trouble - left or right?

If your shoulders are up near your ears by 5pm, you are in good company.The desk crowd makes up a huge part of who walks...
07/01/2026

If your shoulders are up near your ears by 5pm, you are in good company.

The desk crowd makes up a huge part of who walks through our doors.

Long hours at the screen, the slow creep forward of the head and shoulders, the tightness that builds quietly until it follows you home.

By evening it is in your neck, your upper back, sometimes climbing into a headache.

That strain is not just something you have to live with.

Chiropractic care, soft tissue work, and corrective exercise can take the load off and teach the body to hold itself better through the workday.

You sit for a living.

That does not mean you have to ache for it.

If this sounds like your week, you belong here - and you are far from the only one carrying tension home from the office.

Does your neck feel this by the end of the day? Tell us where you hold your tension.

Address

179 King Street East
Oshawa, ON
L1H1C2

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 2pm
Wednesday 12pm - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 2pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+19055710821

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