Have you ever experienced the tender, achy feeling of a muscle knot in your back, shoulders or neck? If so, you’re not alone. Research has shown that muscle knots may affect up to 85 per cent of the population, impairing mobility, causing pain, and in some cases, reducing a person’s… Read More about “What’s Causing Your Muscle Knots? (And How Can You Get Relief?)”
If you’re stuck sitting at your desk for hours at a time this summer, you may find that the neck and shoulder pain you’re experiencing from your day job is affecting your extracurricular activities. In our previous post, we discussed how poor desk posture often increases your risk of developing… Read More about “Too Much Time at Your Desk? Try This Stretch to Combat Neck and Shoulder Pain”
A whopping 80% of the working population will experience some form of back pain at least once in their lifetime — 80%! Many people sit all day at work, often with poor posture, and this can increase the risk of developing neck, shoulder and back pain. Sitting down for long periods… Read More about “Are You Sitting Properly? How Your Daily Desk Posture Impacts Your Body”
Don’t let your eagerness to get to the first tee keep you from warming up before each game. Forgetting to warm up can cause unnecessary injuries and more time spent in the clubhouse than on the course. Take five minutes before you start to do these easy golf stretches so… Read More about “8 Simple Stretches to Keep You in the Game Without Pain”
Have you ever wondered what’s involved in a chiropractic treatment? If your fear of the unknown has kept you from enjoying the benefits of chiropractic care, we hope this post provides you with a clearer understanding of the chiropractic profession, including what it is, how it works, what to expect… Read More about “Why Choose Chiropractic Care?”
With the Easter long weekend behind us — and hopefully most of the rain — you may be ready to tackle your long list of household chores, some of which require a great deal of bending, reaching and twisting that may increase the risk of injuries. We’ve pulled together some… Read More about “Spring Cleaning This Weekend? Follow These Tips to Avoid Injury”
Before yesterday’s downpour, we had a fabulous day of sunshine and warmer weather in Southern Ontario. Did you spend Saturday cleaning up your yard? If so, did you think of stretching before you pulled on your gloves and got to work? Many homeowners don’t, which is why, according to the… Read More about “How to Avoid Injury While Working in the Garden”
The increase of runners on the road — and sidewalks — is a sure sign spring has officially arrived! If you’re one of the many people who has made the decision to take your cardio routine from the treadmill to the sidewalk – congratulations! You’re on your way to reaping… Read More about “Five Things to Remember When You’re Transitioning from the Treadmill to Running Outside”
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”
The Village Chiropractic Clinic consists of a group of knowledgeable, and friendly professionals that have worked as a team to help me obtain and maintain my optimal health goal through chiropractic and massage therapy.
Ken N.
