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Dr. Shaila Goldsman obtained her Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2011, where she was the recipient of the Vern Welsh Memorial Award for excellence in Radiology. Previously, she graduated Summa Cum Laude from McMaster University with an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree. Special interests include the chiropractic care of children, scoliosis management, and educating her patients in all aspects of health and wellness. Dr. Goldsman has a private clinical practice in Toronto and teaches at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. Contact Dr. Goldsman: E-mail: drgoldsman@torontohealthclinic.ca Clinic: Toronto Health & Physical Rehabilitation Clinic 5915 Leslie Street, Suite 201 Toronto, ON M2H 1J8 Phone: (416) 850-0598 Blog: This Spine Of Mine

Expecting a baby can be an exciting time, but it can also be full of new aches and pains for the mommy to be! Back pain is one of the most common side effects of pregnancy, and up to 80% of pregnant women complain of moderate to debilitating back and leg pain. Today’s blog post is going to cover why back and posterior pelvic pain occurs in pregnancy and how the expectant mother can manage this pain and keep herself active throughout her entire...

Otitis media (middle ear infection) is very common among infants and toddlers. In fact, 60-85% of children will be affected within the first year of life alone! A middle ear infection is the second-most common reason for a child to visit their pediatrician and the most common reason for antibiotic prescription, costing the Canadian medical system over 600 million dollars per year (not including work time lost due to parents staying home to care...

What is Colic? Colic is described as an unexplained, extreme fussiness, not related to eating, that occurs within the first 3 months of life. Typically, it begins at about 2-3 weeks of age and gradually declines by the third month. Episodes are more common in the late afternoon and evening hours. Colic is known to occur in 20-30% of infants and can be quite distressing for new parents. Common characteristics: -sudden onset of intense...