Exercise Your Way to Better Health
10 Ways to Stay Healthy & Happy in 2019
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”
Does the Cold Weather Increase Your Aches and Pains?
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?”
The Key to Staying Active This Winter: Plan Ahead!
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!”
Make a New Year’s Resolution to Stay Active
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”
How Are You Treating Your Back Pain?
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?”
7 Ways to Hike Smart This Summer
Hiking is a great way to get exercise outdoors; socialize with friends, family, or coworkers; and get out and enjoy Canada’s parks this summer. In every case, it’s always a great idea to hike smart. Here are some quick tips to add to your checklist for a hike that is… Read More about “7 Ways to Hike Smart This Summer”
Exercise — The Key to Healthy Aging
Wouldn’t it be great if there was a “magic pill’ that guaranteed our good health as we aged? While there’s nothing quite that easy, recent research once again suggests that exercise is the best way for us to maintain good physical health as we grow older. How much exercise, you… Read More about “Exercise — The Key to Healthy Aging”
The Heat is On! Discover the Benefits of Getting Your Exercise in the Water
Summer is finally here and the hot steamy weather has guaranteed that water activities are in full-swing. Whether you’re staying cool in a nearby lake, beach, or swimming pool, let’s talk about water exercises and why they’re good for your body. Here are nine benefits of exercising — particularly swimming… Read More about “The Heat is On! Discover the Benefits of Getting Your Exercise in the Water”
Exercises to Avoid If You Have Back Pain — And What to Try Instead
Sometimes, it’s just a simple thing…until it isn’t. You’ve been told exercise is good to prevent/treat back pain, but did you know that some exercises are not recommended if you have a history of back pain? This is because some exercises put too much demand on your back. Here are… Read More about “Exercises to Avoid If You Have Back Pain — And What to Try Instead”
How Massage Therapy Helps Heal and Prevent Sports Injuries
With spring (finally) in full force and summer just a month away, Canadians are heading outside for some fresh air and outdoor activity. Whether your activity of choice is gardening, golfing, running or biking, there’s a good chance you’ll fail to prepare your body properly for the additional exertion and… Read More about “How Massage Therapy Helps Heal and Prevent Sports Injuries”