As Southern Ontario braces for another major snowstorm, chiropractors and other health professionals prepare for the inevitable: more patients with injuries from slipping and falling on the ice. Assuming your injury isn’t serious enough to warrant a trip to the ER, you may be wondering how to treat your new sprain… Read More about “How to Treat Strains and Sprains”
Have you ever noticed that as the weather gets colder you experience more aches and pains and your muscles feel stiffer? “Cold weather causes muscles to lose more heat and contract, causing tightness throughout the body,” says Ajax chiropractor Dr. John Noble. “Many of us actually hunch ourselves up when… Read More about “Does the Cold Weather Increase Your Aches and Pains?”
Is watching Netflix your go-to activity during the winter months? It’s no surprise that when it gets cold outside, we tend to spend more time indoors doing sedentary activities and it can be difficult to stay active. What’s the answer? Try planning your activities by setting aside time in your… Read More about “The Key to Staying Active This Winter: Plan Ahead!”
With the holiday season behind us, it’s time for another familiar tradition: setting our goals and resolutions for the New Year. While many of us place weight loss, healthy eating and getting fit at the top of our to-do list at the beginning of each year, it can be easy… Read More about “Make a New Year’s Resolution to Stay Active”
If you’re you suffering from back pain, you’re not alone. Up to 85% of the working population will experience back pain at least once in a lifetime. But if you’re living with chronic back pain, it can difficult to know where to turn for help. For too many of us,… Read More about “How Are You Treating Your Back Pain?”
Ah, the long days of winter! As we approach the winter solstice — with shorter days and colder temperatures — it’s tempting to stay indoors and do things that bring us comfort, like read books and watch movies. Unfortunately, however, our favourite winter activities often leave us sedentary. When we… Read More about “How Exercise Helps Fight the Winter Blues”
The holiday season is upon us and for many, that means heading out of town to visit friends and family, or perhaps hopping on a plane to a sunny destination. In the flurry of packing for a vacation or family visit, it’s easy to get carried away and pack everything but… Read More about “Learn How to Lift Your Luggage Properly to Avoid Injury — and Disappointment! — on Your Next Vacation”
Earlier this month in our post Five Myths About How to Manage Back Pain, we discussed the importance of staying active and ensuring exercise is part of your daily routine. We all have different pain triggers affecting our low back. Improper spinal movements, a fall, sports injuries and other muscle strains… Read More about “Help Prevent Back Pain with These Five Exercises”
Baby, it’s cold outside! And as we know, what starts off as a wet sidewalk or driveway can quickly turn into a sheet of ice. Whether you’re going outside for some exercise, running an errand, or simply getting to and from your car, winter walking can be hazardous. “Each year around this… Read More about “Tips for Avoiding Slips and Falls this Winter”
There’s snow in the forecast for Southern Ontario and while that means more chaos on the road for drivers, it also means more homeowners suffering from sore backs, as a result of improper snow shovelling. “Shovelling out after a storm doesn’t have to leave you stiff and sore,” says Ajax… Read More about “Follow These Tips for Proper Snow Shovelling and Avoid Injury this Winter”
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