Tips for Better Posture

Five Ways to Avoid “Text Neck”

If you’re reading this blog post from your handheld device, it’s likely you’re engaging in a serious but harmful position referred to as “text neck.” With Ontario’s stay-at-home orders in full effect, we’re spending more and more time looking at our phones and laptops. The result? More text-neck aches and… Read More

10 Posture Tips for Older Adults

Good posture delivers increased energy, better breathing, improved circulation, and less wear-and-tear on your joints. If your spine is not properly aligned, your muscles and ligaments have to work harder to keep you upright and this can result in strain and pain. Try incorporating these simple tips into your daily… Read More

How to Choose the Right Backpack for Your Child

As you prepare to send your children off to school over the next few weeks, Ajax chiropractors Dr. John Noble and Dr. Mark Fera encourage you to use common sense when choosing your child’s new backpack for the school year. Backpacks can affect your children’s health. Carrying a heavy load… Read More

Suffering from Lower Back Pain? Give Yoga a Try!

If you suffer from lower back pain, the relief you’ve been looking for may be a little farther than the medicine cabinet, but as close as your local community centre. With so many of us spending an increasing amount of time hunched over a computer keyboard, it’s not surprising that… Read More

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

Long Hours at the Office? Avoid Back Pain with These 7 Tips

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

Here’s How To Avoid a Backache the Next Time You Rake

As you head out to rake your leaves this month, chances are the last thing you’ll be thinking about is your posture. It’s hard to believe, but an hour or so spent tidying your lawn can have long-term consequences if your body isn’t accustomed to the activity. Ajax Chiropractors Dr. John… Read More

Try These Stretches and Exercises for Better Posture

Over the years, the importance of maintaining correct posture is a topic that the chiropractors and registered massage therapists at Pickering Village Chiropractic & Massage have discussed daily with their patients. And while providing guidance on correct posture has always been a priority, the increased use of digital devices has… Read More

The Importance of Good Posture

Good posture not only makes you look better, it also delivers increased energy, better breathing, improved circulation, and less wear and tear on your joints. It’s an investment in both your appearance and your health. The secret to good posture is maintaining the spine’s natural curves. If your spine is… Read More

Improve Your Posture. Improve Your Health with Posture Medic

Our bodies are negatively impacted from long periods of sitting or inactivity. In addition, most people do not maintain proper posture while using a computer, driving, watching television, walking standing, etc. Poor posture arises for two main reasons: Tight Tonic Muscles – your tonic muscles are responsible for holding your… Read More