Dr. David Koivuranta, Toronto Chiropractor

10/14/2026

Whiplash-associated disorders refer to a collection of symptoms—commonly neck pain, stiffness, headaches, dizziness, and reduced range of motion—that can develop after the neck is suddenly forced backward and forward, such as during a rear-end vehicle collision. It’s estimated that up to 50% of whiplash patients may continue to experience symptoms that last for months or even years. This longer-lasting condition is known as chronic whiplash-associated disorder. New research suggests that small, sensitive areas within muscles may be one factor associated with persistent symptoms in people with chronic whiplash.

https://dkchiroblog.com/2206/trigger-points-may-contribute-to-chronic-whiplash-pain/

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"To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Toronto Neck and Back Pain Clinic
1849 Yonge Street Suite 412 Toronto ON M4S1Y2
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Whiplash-associated disorders refer to a collection of symptoms—commonly neck pain, stiffness, headaches, dizziness, and reduced range of motion—that can develop after the neck is suddenly forced backward and forward, such as during a rear-end vehicle collision. It’s estimated t

10/14/2026

"If I had to choose a religion, the sun as the universal giver of life would be my god." - Napoleon Bonaparte

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10/14/2026

Weight, TV Time, and Sleep Linked to Low Back Pain.

Using data from the UK Biobank study, researchers identified being overweight or obese, watching TV for more than three hours a day, and getting insufficient sleep as personal factors associated with an elevated risk of low back pain.

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, September 2026

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:
"To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Toronto Neck and Back Pain Clinic
1849 Yonge Street Suite 412 Toronto ON M4S1Y2
www.DKChiroBlog.com
www.torontoneckandbackpain.com
Open:
Mon 9 - 1, 3 - 6
Tue 8 - 1, 3 - 6
Wed 9 - 1, 3 - 6
Thu 9 - 1, 3 - 6
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment,
Call 416-960-9355
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10/13/2026

For people with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), dizziness often occurs when changing head position during everyday activities. The condition develops when tiny calcium crystals inside the inner ear become displaced and enter one of the semicircular canals involved in balance. As the head changes position, these crystals interfere with normal signals from the inner ear to the brain, creating the sensation that the room is spinning.

https://dkchiroblog.com/2203/jaw-mobilization-may-improve-balance-in-vertigo-patients/

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:
"To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Toronto Neck and Back Pain Clinic
1849 Yonge Street Suite 412 Toronto ON M4S1Y2
www.DKChiroBlog.com
www.torontoneckandbackpain.com
Open:
Mon 9 - 1, 3 - 6
Tue 8 - 1, 3 - 6
Wed 9 - 1, 3 - 6
Thu 9 - 1, 3 - 6
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment,
Call 416-960-9355
Or visit www.torontoneckandbackpain.com

For people with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), dizziness often occurs when changing head position during everyday activities. The condition develops when tiny calcium crystals inside the inner ear become displaced and enter one of the semicircular canals involved in balance. As the

10/13/2026

"Nature... is nothing but the inner voice of self-interest." - Charles Baudelaire

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10/13/2026

Reading for Pleasure Linked a Healthier Brain.

Available evidence suggests that regularly reading for pleasure is associated with slower cognitive decline and a lower risk of dementia. Additionally, readers who participate in reading groups may experience added benefits from social interaction and reduced loneliness that further support brain health.

Psychological Medicine, September 2026

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:
"To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Toronto Neck and Back Pain Clinic
1849 Yonge Street Suite 412 Toronto ON M4S1Y2
www.DKChiroBlog.com
www.torontoneckandbackpain.com
Open:
Mon 9 - 1, 3 - 6
Tue 8 - 1, 3 - 6
Wed 9 - 1, 3 - 6
Thu 9 - 1, 3 - 6
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment,
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10/12/2026

While a herniated disk is a well-known cause of sciatica—pain that travels from the lower back into the buttock or down the leg—it is not the only one. In some cases, a small muscle deep within the hip called the piriformis may contribute to similar symptoms. Understanding how this muscle functions can help explain why identifying the true source of radiating leg pain is sometimes complicated.

https://dkchiroblog.com/2202/small-hip-muscle-linked-to-back-buttock--and-leg-pain/

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:
"To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Toronto Neck and Back Pain Clinic
1849 Yonge Street Suite 412 Toronto ON M4S1Y2
www.DKChiroBlog.com
www.torontoneckandbackpain.com
Open:
Mon 9 - 1, 3 - 6
Tue 8 - 1, 3 - 6
Wed 9 - 1, 3 - 6
Thu 9 - 1, 3 - 6
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment,
Call 416-960-9355
Or visit www.torontoneckandbackpain.com

While a herniated disk is a well-known cause of sciatica—pain that travels from the lower back into the buttock or down the leg—it is not the only one. In some cases, a small muscle deep within the hip called the piriformis may contribute to similar symptoms. Understanding how this mu

10/12/2026

"No occupation is so delightful to me as the culture of the earth, and no culture comparable to that of the garden." - Thomas Jefferson

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10/12/2026

“Fear not for the future, weep not for the past.”

~ Percy Bysshe Shelley

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken The ChiroTrust Pledge:
"To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Toronto Neck and Back Pain Clinic
1849 Yonge Street Suite 412 Toronto ON M4S1Y2
www.DKChiroBlog.com
www.torontoneckandbackpain.com
Open:
Mon 9 - 1, 3 - 6
Tue 8 - 1, 3 - 6
Wed 9 - 1, 3 - 6
Thu 9 - 1, 3 - 6
Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment,
Call 416-960-9355
Or visit www.torontoneckandbackpain.com

10/11/2026

"Nature does nothing in vain." - Aristotle

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