The UK #NHS List of Osteopathy Clinical Trials

For our UK readers, this is a list of active and past clinical trials of Osteopathy for different health conditions, including but not limited to low back pain, back pain, shoulder pain, neck pain, TMJ and migraine headaches.  This list is powered by the NHS (National Health System) and WHO (World Health Organization) International Clinical Trials … Read more

Concerns at Rothbart Centre, Allevio's Response, And What Rothbart Patients Should Do If They Are Coming To Allevio

Over the past number of weeks, the Toronto Star has published a series of videos and articles about several patients who, under the care of the Rothbart Centre, have contracted bacterial meningitis and epidural abscess, among other complications. We join our patient community, the physician community and of course our entire community in extending our deepest sympathies to the patients … Read more

#ChronicPain #Opioid Video: Best Advice for People Taking Pain Medication

Dr. Mike Evans of St. Michael’s Hospital in downtown Toronto published an extensive must-watch video for anyone taking, considering, or giving care to a patient on opioids.  The video answers a lot of questions about these type of pain-killing drugs, and the pitfalls that can be associated with treatment. Dr. Evans mentions that before you try … Read more

What is Plantar Fasciitis and why do I have it?

Plantar Fasciitis – Diagnosis and treatment Allevio Pain Management sees a number of people with a common condition called plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis has garnered quite a few nicknames (Basketball Heel, Runner’s Heel and Jogger’s Heel to name a few) and is presently becoming better known through its most famous patient: basketball-loving President of the United States, Pres. Barak Obama. But … Read more

Common Sports Injuries and How to Prevent Them

Now that summer is in full swing, people of all ages are coming out of hibernation and naturally becoming more active, engaging in various sports the summer months allow us to enjoy. This year, with the added fascination of the FIFA World Cup  causing mass infatuation with soccer (called football in many other parts of … Read more

Pressure mounts as U.S. urges Canada to tighten rules on prescription painkillers

There has been increasing pressure on Canada from the U.S. to align their rules on prescription narcotics to help alleviate the abuse and the eventual trickle effect of contraband drugs making their way across the border. Health Canada recently released a notice of intent to change parameters for not only the highly addictive OxyContin but … Read more

Opioid Painkiller Deaths Rising In Ontario

A new study revealing a major increase in deaths caused by the abuse of opioids and prescription narcotics, has been published in the Addiction journal and is also available online through the ICES Website. The researchers reviewed 5935 opioid-related deaths in Ontario between 1991 and 2010. The overall rate of opioid-related mortality increased by 242% between 1991 (12.2 … Read more

Allevio congratulates Gennady Vaserbakh on new appointment to Board of Directors for the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario

Allevio Pain Management is proud to announce that our very own, Gennady Vaserbakh, osteopath and registered kinesiologist, has recently been elected to sit on the council for the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario. As council member, he will sit on the board of directors for the College and will have an active role in helping … Read more

Centres for Complex Diabetes Care – How they can help you

What They Do Centres for Complex Diabetes Care (CCDC) provide expert short-term case management to diabetic patients over the age of 18 with cumulative, complex problems requiring more intensive treatment measures. The CCDC uses a coordinated approach to diabetes management from a single access point, connecting patients to various services and programs the patient may … Read more