Chiropractor in Woodbridge / Vaughan
There are many reasons to seek Chiropractic care. Work accidents, car accidents, sports injuries, household chores, back pain, even the stress of daily living can cause painful joint and spinal problems. Even if you do not have painful symptoms, chiropractic care can help you maintain healthy spine and joint function.
Why Visit Dr. Luciano Di Loreto (Chiropractor)
Dr. Luciano Di Loreto graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (2010) and obtained a certificate in Medical Acupuncture at McMaster University (2010). Dr. Di Loreto combines evidence-based chiropractic care with a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach to health care. He is an approachable, passionate, and diligent practitioner with a focus on delivering exceptional acute, preventative, rehabilitative and supportive care for a variety conditions relating to the muscle, nerve, and bone.
Dr. Luciano Di Loreto grew up in Vaughan, Ontario and in 2012 set up his chiropractic practice in Woodbridge, Vaughan. In 2006, Dr. Di Loreto completed an Honours Bachelor of Science degree with High Distinction in Sociology and Biological Anthropology at the University of Toronto. In the summer of 2008, Dr. Di Loreto participated in developing the Interprofessional Education Council and was elected President. Dr. Di Loreto has received multiple awards, from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, for his efforts including the Students’ Council Award in (2007, 2008 and 2009), Governors’ Club Corporate Members Award (2008), Colin A. Greenshields Award (2009) and the College of Chiropractic Sciences External Clinic Award (2010). Dr. Di Loreto is able to offer a diverse number of treatment options involving chiropractic adjustments, acupuncture, joint mobilizations, soft tissue therapy, interferential current therapy, laser therapy, ultrasound, ergonomic advice, orthotics, strength and conditioning, and personalized and progressive therapeutic exercise programs. During his spare time, Dr. Di Loreto takes pleasure in spending time with his family and friends. He enjoys fishing and playing sports. He welcomes new patients and looks forward to providing you with exquisite, patient-centred care. He looks forward to meeting you soon!
Dr. Luciano Di Loreto offers a diverse number of Chiropractic treatment options which include:
Manual Chiropractic Adjustments
Soft Tissue/Trigger Point Therapy
Medical Acupuncture
Muscle, Nerve and Joint Care
Joint Mobilizations
Electrotherapy(IFC & Tens)
Ultrasound
Manual Traction
Laser Therapy
Ergonomic Advice
Lifestyle & Nutrition Support
Custom Orthotics & Footwear
Taping Techniques
Graston Technique Therapy
Compression Hosiery(Stockings)
Strength & Conditioning
Personalized & Progressive Programs
Sport Related Injuries
Dr. Luciano Di Loreto commonly treats patients for the following health conditions:
During his spare time, Dr. Luciano Di Loreto takes pleasure in spending time with his family and friends. He enjoys fishing and playing sports. He welcomes new patients and looks forward to providing you with exquisite, patient-centred care. He looks forward to meeting you soon! To book an appointment, contact us at 905.303.6223.
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1. WHEN SHOULD I SEE A CHIROPRACTOR?
Many patients seek chiropractic treatment for wellness care. Others, like seniors, find that treatment helps them to maintain mobility and good range of motion. Pain should never become a way of life, especially when there is qualified help available.There are many reasons to seek Chiropractic care. Work, accidents, sports injuries, household chores, back pain, even the stress of daily living can cause painful joint and spinal problems. Even if you do not have painful symptoms, chiropractic care can help you maintain healthy spine and joint function.
Here are some of the most common reasons why more than 4 million Canadians visit a Chiropractor each year:
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- Headache
- Whiplash
- Strains and sprains from daily activities
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Work and sports-related injuries
- Arthritis
- Restricted movement in the back, shoulders, neck or limbs
- General health and well-being
3. WHAT RESULTS CAN I EXPECT FROM TREATMENT?
That depends on your condition. The length of time you have had the problem, your age and the degree of your disability all affect the length of your treatment. Your chiropractic doctor should tell you the extent of treatment recommended, and how long you can expect it to last.One of the main reasons people choose chiropractic is that they often get quick results. Individual cases vary and chronic conditions obviously need more treatment, but Workers’ Compensation Board studies show that people with low back pain get back to work much faster with chiropractic care.
You might also consider the benefits of regular chiropractic adjustments even when you feel healthy. Sometimes you won’t know you have a disorder of the neuromusculoskeletal system until it becomes acute and painful. So, just as you see your dentist to have your teeth checked and your optometrist for eye exams, regular visits to your chiropractor can catch related health conditions early, often preventing them from developing into major problems. Remember, your spine is every bit as susceptible to wear and tear as your teeth and your eyes so you should look after it.
You can make an appointment with Dr. Luciano Di Loreto by calling 905.303.6223 ext 1.
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THE PAIN DRAIN
Back pain, neck pain and headaches: these three common pain conditions affect millions of Canadians every day, draining our energy and ability to function at normal levels. Sometimes pain may be the result of chronic underlying medical conditions, and requires a health professional’s care. But in many cases, you can help manage energy-draining pain by taking a few simple steps in your daily life.
Powerful posture
If you could do just one thing to reduce the aches you may experience daily, it would be to improve your posture both when standing and seated. Strengthening your core muscles will help support your spine and minimize the physical stresses and strains that create back, neck and shoulder pain.
Soothing Sleep
Many of us get less than seven hours of sleep each weeknight, but sleep provides vital rejuvenation for sore muscles and joints. If you are not getting enough restful sleep, look at two things: your mattress and your sleep position.
- A good mattress supports the natural contours of the body, letting your muscles and joints fully relax.
- Sleep on your back or side. If you sleep on your side, put a pillow between your knees. If you’re on your back, place it under your knees. Better sleep positioning with the help of pillow support can ease pain by easing pressure on your spine.
Exercise
- Exercise can help ease many types of pain, from arthritis to low back pain. A pain-reduction exercise program should include both flexibility and strength training. The stronger and more flexible you are, the better your body can distribute the physical forces of movement and prevent painful imbalances. And of course, exercising regularly may help you reduce body weight, which can significantly decrease pain – particularly in the joints of your hip, knee, and ankle, and in your lower back.
Stress
- Stress and pain are often closely linked. Each one can have an impact on the other, creating a vicious cycle that sets the stage for chronic pain and chronic stress. Managing stress can lead to pain relief. Relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, yoga, guided imagery and meditation can teach your body to relax and decrease stress levels.
- These tips may not completely eliminate pain from your life — but try them for a few weeks, and you’ll likely feel less discomfort. Recurrent pain can affect your quality of life, but learning how to cope with it can help you manage its harmful impact. A chiropractor can diagnose the causes of your pain and develop a treatment plan to reduce your “pain drain” and get you moving again.
Dr. Luciano Di Loreto, HBSc., D.C. & Associates
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The good news is your baby is growing. Back pain is a common complaint in pregnancy. In fact, approximately 50-70 percent of women experience back pain at some stage throughout their pregnancy. You are gaining weight, your center of gravity changes as your abdomen continues to grow and your hormones are relaxing the ligaments in your pelvic region. Often, however, you can prevent or ease pregnancy-related back pain with appropriate treatments. Chiropractic care has typically included the care of pregnant patients to provide a more comfortable pregnancy for both the mother and the baby. Chiropractors use non-drug, non-invasive approach to assess and treat disorders related to the spine, nervous system and joints of the extremities. Causes of back pain during pregnancy:
Pregnancy-related back pain typically occurs at the sacroiliac joints, where the pelvis meets the spine. Here is a list of potential causes of back pain during pregnancy:
Weight gain – During a healthy pregnancy, women typically gain approximately 25-35 pounds. This additional weight puts stress on to your back. This weight may also put pressure on the nerves in the pelvis and back.
Hormone changes – During pregnancy, your body produces a hormone called relaxin. Relaxin allows ligaments in the pelvic region and the joints to relax and become looser in the preparation of the birth process. The same hormone can cause ligaments that support the spine to become loose, leading to instability and pain.
Postural changes – Pregnancy shifts your center of gravity. In fact, you may not even notice but your body begins to adjust your posture and the way you move. This may result in back pain or strain.
Stress – Emotional stress can cause muscle tension throughout the body particularly in the back region. You may find that you experience an increase amount of back pain during stressful periods of your pregnancy.
How do I treat pregnancy-related back pain?
From my experience, combinations of the following techniques work extremely well in easing pregnancy-related back pain. It may even prevent postpartum back pain.
Chiropractic adjustments – Regular chiropractic adjustments can be beneficial throughout the pregnancy. With proper patient positioning for comfort and relaxation, only gentile forces are needed to safely and successfully correct fixations in the spine and pelvis.
Improve your posture – Poor posture strains your back. Using proper postural techniques when working, sitting or sleeping is a smart move to a healthier lifestyle.
Exercises – Regular proper exercises can strengthen your muscles and ease the stress on your spine. Safe exercises for most pregnant women include walking, swimming and etc.
Acupuncture – Acupuncture is form of Chinese therapy where thin needles are inserted into your skin at specific locations to stimulate energy flow. Many research studies have shown that acupuncture can be effective in relieving back pain during pregnancy.
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Let’s first start with a few Case Studies:
1) 45 Year Old Female
Pain on the outside of the elbow due to twisting/closing jam jars over the weekend. Pain is localized to the outside of the elbow. Patient is complaining of progressive pain.
2) 50 Year Old Male
Pain on the inside of the elbow after playing a bocce (lawn bowling). Patient explains that extending the wrist is painful. Patient finds it difficult to use his wrist due to the progressive pain found along the inside of his elbow.
Answers found below.
Many patients have been presenting and asking me about these two conditions (tennis elbow and golfers elbow) and how they differ. Okay, so let us break them down into very simple terms.
1) Both conditions occur at the elbow.
2) Tennis Elbow occurs on the outside of the elbow.
3) Golfers Elbow occurs on the inside of the elbow.
Now that we have these simple concepts in place, let us explore the anatomy of the elbow joint and structures surrounding the joint.
Anatomy of the Elbow
The human elbow consists of 3 bones and 3 articulations. The three bones are the humerus (arm bone), ulna and radius (forearm bones – remember the radius is on the thumb side and the ulna is on the 5th finger side WHEN the hand is in a position where the palm is facing upwards). The humerus attaches to the ulna – the humeroulnar articulation and the humeroradial articulation (the articulation between the humerus and the radius). The third is a pivot-type joint with articulation between the head of the radius and the radial notch of the ulna (the two forearm bones). Surrounding these joints are a number of muscles, ligaments, fascia and arteries/nerves. The muscles of the forearm are responsible for turning the arm as if you are using a screw driver as well as flexing/extending the wrist.
Elbow Joint
What is Tennis Elbow?
Tennis elbow also known as lateral epicondylitis is a condition that affects the muscle on the outside of the elbow.
Tennis elbow is a painful condition of the elbow caused by overuse or repetitive strain (partial tearing of muscle fibers in the elbow) . Playing tennis or other racquet sports can cause this condition. However, it is also important to note that other sports like golf, or activities that involve moving your wrists/elbow joint can aggravate the elbow (Golfers, baseball players, bowlers, gardeners or landscapers, house or office cleaners (because of vacuuming, sweeping, and scrubbing), carpenters, mechanics, and assembly line workers).
Symptoms of tennis elbow include:
- Pain slowly increasing around the outside of the elbow.
- Pain is worse when shaking hands or squeezing objects (flexion of the wrist).
- Pain is made worse by stabilizing or moving the wrist with force.
- Examples which aggravate pain include lifting, using tools, opening jars, or even handling simple utensils such as a knife, fork or toothbrush.
Tennis elbow affects 1% to 3% of the population. Interestingly, less than 5% of all tennis elbow diagnoses are related to actually playing tennis!!! Tennis elbow affects men more than women. It most often affects people between the ages of 30 and 50.
What is Golfer’s Elbow?
Golfer’s elbow also known as medial epicondylitis causes pain and inflammation in the tendons that connect the forearm to the elbow. The pain is on the inside aspect of the elbow (area the rests beside the torso when your arms are down).
Golfer’s elbow is caused by overusing or straining the muscles in the forearm that allow you to do the following motions – grip, rotate your arm, and flex your wrist. Continuous or repetitive flexing, gripping, or swinging can cause pulls or tiny tears in the tendons.
This condition doesn’t just affect golfers. Those who do activities with repetitive hand, wrist, or forearm motions can lead to golfer’s elbow. Furthermore, sports include tennis, bowling, and baseball can cause the same symptoms.
Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow are not that different!
Yes, Tennis and Golfer’s elbow are not that different. In other words, they are very similar types of strains or tendon aggravation (tendonosis) conditions. One occurs on the inside of the elbow (golfer’s elbow) and the other on the outside of the elbow (tennis elbow).
SO now that I understand the difference, how to I treat these conditions? 
At our clinic, we provide patients with a variety of both active and passive treatments. Passively, chiropractic care, acupuncture, soft tissue therapy, mobilizations, electrotherapy, ultrasound and laser therapy are effective. Actively, eccentric elbow exercises work well. An exercise is eccentric when a muscle contraction lengthens the muscle, rather than shortens it. The opposite is called concentric exercises.
Furthermore, some individuals do well with golf and tennis elbow supports. These are fairly inexpensive and assist with controlling some of the discomfort experienced at the elbow (see image to the right).
Back to the Case Studies
1) 45 Year Old Female
Pain on the outside area of the elbow. Patient was closing a number of jam jars over the weekend. Pain is becoming progressively worse. No shooting pain down the arm, only localized pain in the elbow. What can it be?
Yes, this is a case of TENNIS ELBOW!
-Pain localized to the outside area of the elbow and mechanism of injury is closing jam jars (twisting wrist and using the extensor muscles in the forearm).
2) 50 Year Old Male
Pain on the inside of the elbow after playing a bocce (lawn bowling). Patient explains that extending the wrist is painful. Patient finds it difficult to use his wrist due to the progressive pain found along the inside of his elbow.
-Pain localized to the inside area of the elbow and mechanism of injury is using the flexors of
YES, this is a case of GOLFERS ELBOW! 
MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: The following information is my personal notes about this subject matter. It is intended for informational purposes only. Consult a health practitioner to help you diagnose and treat injuries of any kind.
Dr. Luciano Di Loreto, HBSc., DC
Chiropractor in Woodbridge, Ontario
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Yesterday, I discussed a “pain in the butt” condition and no it was not tax pain (for those that have seen the H&R Block commercials). The blog was actually about the discomfort of a condition known as coccydynia. Today, I am going to write about a “pain in the butt” condition known as piriformis syndrome. I see this particular condition very often!
Case Study:
A 34 Year old man has a stabbing pain in the buttock with a sharp electrical feeling going down the back of his leg (sciatica). He felt this immediately after exiting his pick up truck after a long day at work.
Have you ever felt or heard of this condition before? Most people have heard of someone who has experienced these particular symptoms. First off, sciatica (as a symptom of pain going down the back of the leg) is very common and so is pain near the lower back/buttock region.
It is Time to Review Our Anatomy
SI joint
I know, I know – you do not like this part of my blogs. It is crucial, however, that we understand where we are talking about and the specific structures in the area, if we are to understand what this condition is all about.
As you can see to the right, the piriformis muscle attaches from the hip (greater trochanter) to the vertebral column (the sacrum to be specific – the triangular bone at the base of the spine). The connection of the sacrum to the pelvis bones forms the sacroiliac joint. We have two of these joints – both left and right.T he piriformis muscle is one of the external rotators of the hip and leg. What is an external rotator you ask? An external rotator is a muscle that helps turn the foot and leg outward. As you may notice in the image to the right, there is a yellow string under the piriformis muscle belly. This string is actually the sciatic nerve. In 80% of individuals, the sciatic nerve runs below the muscle. In 5-10% it runs above the muscle and in 10-15% it pierces through the muscle belly (especially if someone is born with two piriformis muscle bellies). The piriformis muscle can squeeze and irritate the sciatic nerve in this area, leading to the symptoms of sciatica (pain going down the back of the leg).
What Causes Piriformis Syndrome?
As indicated above, the piriformis muscle can irritate and squeeze the sciatic nerve, which causes a variety of symptoms going down the back of the leg. But how and why does piriformis become tight? Well, sometimes it is due too sacroiliac joint dysfunction. The sacrum and the pelvis bones create a sacroiliac joint on both the left and right side. This joints provided slight movement, but act move as a shock absorber or force dampener. If the sacroiliac joint becomes tight on one side it may lead to disruptions on how the muscles in the area function – thus resulting in tightened and irritated muscles and nerves. Furthermore, piriformis syndrome may also come about, as a result of an injury such as a fall onto the buttock. If bleeding in and around the piriformis muscle occur it will form a hematoma. Thus, the piriformis muscle begins to swell and put pressure on the sciatic nerve. Soon the hematoma dissolves, but the muscle goes into spasm and affects the surrounding joint and muscle structures. Usually, I find piriformis syndrome one either the left or the right side, but not both at the same time.
I think I have Piriformis Syndrome, now what?
In order to diagnosis piriformis syndrome, a number of physical orthopaedic exam tests need to be performed. Resisted external rotation of the hip as well as passively turning the leg inward, will create symptoms. Direct [slideshow] (feeling the muscle) will also elicit symptoms and may refer pain down the back of the leg. Predisposition to piriformis syndrome may be an anatomically short leg, pronation at the feet, or pelvic rotation.
How do I reverse these Piriformis Syndrome symptoms?
Stretching techniques or soft tissue therapy techniques (massage with a stretch) really help. Furthermore, I find that acupuncture, chiropractic, electrotherapy, heat therapy and laser therapy also help! In my practice, I use a variety of stretches (difficult to perform on your own). These stretches really help to loosen the piriformis area. I find that a combination of a variety of treatments often does the trick! Usually within four to six treatments, a patient is walking better, has less pain travelling down the back of the leg and does not feel spasm in the buttock. I always find that massage therapy in conjunction with chiropractic care really helps when it comes to piriformis syndrome. Massage therapist are excellent has relaxing tight muscles and chiropractor can work on relaxing the joint (via a chiropractic adjustment).
I hope you enjoyed this pain in the butt blog today.
MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: The following information is my personal notes about this subject matter. It is intended for informational purposes only. Consult a health practitioner to help you diagnose and treat injuries of any kind.
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