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Show Your Loved Ones You Care During Ajax-Pickering Village Chiropractic’s Sweetheart Appreciation Week.
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Patients of Ajax-Pickering Village Chiropractic are invited to “spread the love” this February during our annual Sweetheart Appreciation Week.
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, Dr. Noble and Dr. Fera are pleased to offer your loved ones, family and friends a chiropractic consultation and examination at our expense — a $125 value.
We have reserved a limited number of appointments from February 10th to 15th. This February, show your friends and family how much you care. Encourage them to put their health and well-being on their to-do list for 2014!
To book a complimentary chiropractic examination, call 905-427-3202.
Your Posture Tip for January — Eagle Pose
Leave a CommentLift Light, Shovel Right — Common Sense Tips for Protecting Your Back this Winter
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Although Durham Region has been spared large snowfalls so far this month, we know it’s just a matter of time before we have to head out to shovel the driveway before dashing off to work.
The Ontario Chiropractic Association’s “Lift Light, Shovel Right” campaign encourages shovellers to stay safe this season by following the following six tips:
Don’t let the snow pile up.
If you do have to lift a shovelful of snow, keep your back straight and remember to use your knees and your leg and arm muscles to do the pushing and lifting.
Take a break.
Don’t be hero. If you start feeling tired or short of breath, stop for a few minutes and rest. If you feel chest or back pain, stop shovelling immediately. If you have severe back pain or pain that persists more than a day after shovelling, visit a chiropractor.
Help Ajax-Pickering Village Chiropractic Make the Holidays a Happy Time for a Durham Region Family in Need
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providing support to a local family in need.
This year, we ask your assistance again as we try to ease the burden for a single mother and her four children.
To learn more about how you can help this year’s sponsored family, speak with Carolyn at your next visit or call the office at 905-427-3202. Thank you!
Your Posture Tip for November — Cobra Pose
Leave a CommentIt’s Patient Appreciation Week at Ajax-Pickering Village Chiropractic
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There is a lot to be thankful for at Ajax-Pickering Village Chiropractic.
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Ajax chiropractors Dr. Noble and Dr. Fera are pleased to offer your loved ones, family and friends a chiropractic consultation and examination at our expense — a $125 value.
We have reserved a limited number of appointments from October 15th through October 19th, so encourage your friends and family to put their health and well-being on their to-do list for fall and book a complimentary examination today by calling Ajax-Pickering Village Chiropractic at 905-427-3202.
Your Posture Tip for October — Pranayama
Leave a CommentBack to School? Pack it Light. Wear it Right!
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Every year, The Ontario Chiropractic Association encourages students to lighten their loads with their “Pack it Light. Wear it Right.” campaign. In addition to providing Ontario chiropractors with helpful literature for their patients, they also provide resource material for students and teachers.
Poor posture isn’t the only side effect to carrying a heavy load with uneven weight distribution; it may also result in the distortion of the spinal column, throwing it out of alignment. The result? Back, neck and arm pain, headaches, muscle strain…possibly even nerve damage.
Prevention is the key to ensuring students load and lift their backpacks properly. A heavy backpack carried on one shoulder, for instance, causes the spine to lean and puts stress on the joints and muscles in your mid and lower back. The added daily stress on your mid and lower back can increase the chances you’ll suffer from back problems later in life.
Straighten up! The two shoulder straps on your backpack are there for even weight distribution and should be adjusted so that the pack fits snugly. If your backpack has a waist strap, use that too. It will reduce the strain on your back and transfer some of the load on to your hips.
Whether you’re moving a heavy box or a loaded backpack, it’s important to always lift with your legs and bend at the knees. Avoid twisting your torso when lifting your backpack onto your body. Instead, place the pack on a flat surface such as a counter or table before slipping it on one shoulder at a time, adjusting the straps so they fit comfortably.
Packing it right means packing it LIGHT. Children in Junior Kindergarten through Grade 8 should aim to keep the weight of their backpacks below 10 per cent of their body weight; older students are able to carry up to 15 per cent of their weight.
Get in the habit of carrying only what you need for the day and pack the heaviest items closest to your body. This way, the majority of the weight in the backpack is closer to your body’s own centre of gravity.
To learn more, visit Ajax chiropractors Dr. John Noble or Dr. Mark Fera at Ajax-Pickering Village Chiropractic, 8 Old Kingston Road, Ajax.
To book a consultation, call us today at 905-427-3202. For a full list of resources available from The Ontario Chiropractic Association, click here.