Have you been spending more time outside since Daylight Saving Time began? As the days get longer, it’s only natural that our urge to spend more time outside increases. And unless you’ve spent your spare time on a ski hill all winter, you’ve probably spent the majority of your working… Read More about “Spending More Time Outdoors? Keep These Three Things in Mind as We Head into Spring”
It’s no secret that staying active is a great way to help keep your body — and your spine — healthy. In fact, 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 structures of the… Read More about “Try These Activities to Minimize Stress and Help Prevent Back Pain”
Approximately 85% of Canadians can expect to experience low back pain at some point in their life. A large part of this is due to weak core muscles. What is the Core? The “core” consists of a group of muscles including abdominal, hip and back muscles that stabilize the spine,… Read More about “Strengthen Your Core to Reduce Back Pain”
Did you know that 59 percent of Canadian adults report suffering from some form of headache? Are you one of them? Often debilitating, headaches are an unpleasant discomfort, pain or pressure that can be addressed by manual therapies, relaxation and rest, hydration and even short-term use of pain medication. Yet,… Read More about “Are You a Headache Sufferer?”
Did you make any New Year’s resolutions last month? As we make our way through this snowy February, we thought it would be a good time to review some goals for the year. Here are our Top 10 chiropractor-approved resolutions to help you stay healthy and happy for the rest… Read More about “10 Ways to Stay Healthy & Happy in 2019”
Last November, the Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario (RMTAO) held its first-ever Queen’s Park Lobby Day. This event provided an opportunity for registered massage therapists to meet with Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) from all political parties to discuss the benefits of massage therapy and the role that massage… Read More about “Registered Massage Therapists Lobby to Play Key Role in Hospice, Home & Long-Term Care”
As we trudge through the long winter months, do you find yourself spending more and more time at your desk? “People are generally less active in the winter months,” says Ajax chiropractor Dr. John Noble. “And sadly for many, this can mean more time at the office, hunched in front… Read More about “Long Hours at the Office? Avoid Back Pain with These 7 Tips”
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!”
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