Dr. Allan Horowitz, published newspaper article, The Toronto Star, Copyright October 4, 1990 Now that autumn is here, it’s time for women to start complaining about mysterious foot, ankle, leg and back pains. Perfectly healthy women are waking up with cramps and muscle spasms in the back of their legs. Their feet are tired, their backs [...]
Dr. Allan Horowitz, published newspaper article, The Toronto Star, Copyright May 22, 1989 Ice or heat? You’ve probably been faced with that question at some time-likely after a particularly vigorous aerobics class, or sprained ankle, or on a rainy, cool day when every bone in your body seems to ache. Your grandmother always told you to [...]
Dr. Allan Horowitz, published newspaper article, The Toronto Star, Copyright May 1, 1989 If you and your children have never given much thought to your spines, this may be the week to begin. Today is the beginning of Spinal Health Week. The idea is to get elementary school children to start thinking about taking care of [...]
Dr. Allan Horowitz, published newspaper article, The Toronto Star, Copyright March 2, 1989 Most of us know that the way we sleep can have profound effects on the way we feel when awake. Length, quality, and position of sleep are all important, as is the type of bed you sleep on, but little attention has been [...]
Dr. Allan Horowitz, published newspaper article, The Toronto Star, Copyright December 22, 1988 It’s now the time of year when we ask the rhetorical question: “Is it that time of year again?” We are all well aware that snow has already fallen, the roads are covered with slush and yes, our driveways are coated with [...]
Dr. Allan Horowitz, published newspaper article, The Toronto Star, Copyright November 30, 1988 Ask any chiropractor what question is asked most frequently by patients and the answer will be: “What type of bed is best for me?” The possible responses come from the following list: firm mattress, waterbed, futon, foam mattress, air mattress or any type [...]
Dr. Allan Horowitz, published newspaper article, The Toronto Star, Copyright October 27, 1988 Sitting at a desk for most of the work day is no fun. Pain in the neck and upper and lower back and general stiffness usually result. The simple solution for most office workers is to get up and stretch. But what [...]
Dr. Allan Horowitz, published newspaper article, The Toronto Star, Copyright August 16, 1988 So you’ve polished the car, put air in the tires, tied the roof rack on, and filled the radiator with coolant. The maps are tucked into your sun visor, your traveler’s cheques are tucked inside your sock. You plan to do about 600 [...]
Dr. Allan Horowitz, published newspaper article, The Toronto Star, Copyright May 26, 1988 Rest in bed or go for a walk? Apply ice or take a hot bath? You have low back pain and everyone from your grandmother to your aerobics instructor has a sure-fire cure. To whom do you listen? […]
Dr. Allan Horowitz, published newspaper article, The Liberal, Copyright November 25, 1987 This column will consist of a response to a Letter to the Editor which was published in the Nov. 18 edition of The Liberal. […]
