Originally published: September 2015 Going to the chiropractor can help relieve pain and prevent injuries, but being active is also a great way to help keep your spine healthy. Just going for a brisk 10 minute walk each day is enough to help improve your health and prevent conditions of the spine, joints and supporting [...]
Do you ever ask yourself why your neck is so stiff, or why you have that nagging headache that doesn’t seem to want to go away? Neck pain is a common complaint for Canadians that can range from mildly inconvenient to completely debilitating. You’re probably aware that poor posture, hunching over a computer, or falling [...]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Why Cracking Your Own Neck May Be Addictive” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23f8941e” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_single_image image=”3321″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] If you suffer from neck stiffness or pain, you may find passing relief from cracking your own neck. Some patients achieve a crack by using their hands to forcibly turn their heads or by simply clenching their neck muscles and rotating their [...]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”What is the Rotator Cuff and How Can You Injure It?” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23f8941e” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_single_image image=”3323″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Shoulder pain is no joke. It can be frustrating and seriously restrict your mobility. Many times shoulder pain is the result of a rotator cuff injury. So what is the rotator cuff and what sorts of activities are likely [...]
You may have heard the expression “New Year, new me”. The start of a New Year is an opportune time to reflect on our health and determine what steps we could take today to improve it for years to come. Quitting smoking remains one of the top resolutions people commit to every year. Yet, for [...]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Weight Lifting: Pros and Cons” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23f8941e” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_single_image image=”3325″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] While weight lifting has always been popular among segments of the population, this pursuit has grown with the arrival of the internet and websites and forums dedicated to connecting weightlifters. Now, you can easily find advice on technique, nutrition, and other information to safely build [...]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”4 Foot Problems That Can Be Helped by Orthotics” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23f8941e” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_single_image image=”3327″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Your feet literally support you throughout the day, so healthy feet are important. But like any other part of your body, your feet can suffer from painful conditions. These problems may reduce your mobility or even keep you off your feet [...]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”You May Be Sitting Wrong” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23f8941e” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_single_image image=”3329″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Back pain is often brought on by movement, but sitting can also contribute to back discomfort. Even though we sit more than ever these days with office work and computers, the problem is not so much how often you sit but the way in which [...]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Chiropractic Care for Dancers” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23f8941e” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_single_image image=”3331″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Dancers are typically very healthy individuals, and dancing is certainly an excellent form of exercise. Unfortunately, dancing can also place a lot of stress on the body. To treat injuries, avoid injuries, and stay in top form, dancers of all varieties should consider regular chiropractic care. [...]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Does Stretching Before Exercise Help?” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23f8941e” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_single_image image=”3333″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Chiropractic medicine is focused on healthy lifestyles, pain relief, excellent mobility, and injury prevention. Naturally, exercise is a crucial part of good health. But exercise also presents opportunities for injuries – injuries that could leave you in pain or unable to be active while you [...]
