Exercise Your Way to Better Health
Four Tips for Staying Motivated in Your Exercise Routine
Do you want to be more active, but have trouble getting motivated? Starting a new habit and sticking to it is difficult for many people. So many things get in the way and your favourite comfy chair or TV program can look very enticing after a long, busy day. But… Read More about “Four Tips for Staying Motivated in Your Exercise Routine”
Try These Activities to Minimize Stress and Help Prevent Back Pain
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 body. There… Read More about “Try These Activities to Minimize Stress and Help Prevent Back Pain”
Spending More Time Outdoors? Keep These Three Things in Mind
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”
7 Reasons to Incorporate Walking Into Your Daily Routine
At Pickering Village Chiropractic & Massage, we understand the importance of keeping your body moving! Chiropractors Dr. John Noble and Dr. Mark Fera are spine, muscle, and nervous system experts and encourage you to incorporate walking as part of your daily routine. Here’s why: 1. Walking is good for… Read More about “7 Reasons to Incorporate Walking Into Your Daily Routine”
10 Strategies for Staying Healthy in 2022
Did you make any New Year’s resolutions last month? As we enter 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 for the rest of the year: 1. Get… Read More about “10 Strategies for Staying Healthy in 2022”
Strengthen Your Core to Reduce 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”
Don’t “Fall Back” Into Bad Habits This Winter
It’s the weekend we all dread! Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday morning at 2 a.m. ET. As we fall back an hour and 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… Read More about “Don’t “Fall Back” Into Bad Habits This Winter”
Discover the Benefits of Getting Your Exercise in the Water
The heat is on across Southern Ontario. 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 — in water: There’s low impact on your joints: Water… Read More about “Discover the Benefits of Getting Your Exercise in the Water”
Make Walking Part of Your Daily Routine
Walking is the simplest way to give yourself a workout. Moving is improving so even 15 minutes a day can start you on the way to making walking a habit. Although walking is easiest when the weather is agreeable, don’t let a little rain or light snow keep you indoors!… Read More about “Make Walking Part of Your Daily Routine”
How Exercise Helps to Manage Osteoporosis
Aging, obesity, and chronic health conditions, among other things, can lead to limited mobility and strength. And these issues can in turn contribute to spine, muscle, and joint problems. Starting at age 30, our bones decline in density. And if bone mass gets dangerously low, it’s called osteoporosis. Physical exercise,… Read More about “How Exercise Helps to Manage Osteoporosis”