Preventing Injuries
Five Things Your Chiropractor Wishes You’d Stop Doing
At Pickering Village Chiropractic & Massage, we understand that poor habits can lead to pain that can restrict your ability to work or enjoy your leisure time. We provide patients with more than just chiropractic and massage services, but also the know-how to build better personal wellness habits so that… Read More about “Five Things Your Chiropractor Wishes You’d Stop Doing”
Head and Neck Pain? Learn How to Manage Your Trigger Points
A trigger point can be described as a spot or point in a muscle that refers a sensation, be it pain or weakness, to another area of the body. For example, a trigger point in your upper trap muscle may cause a referral pattern into the side of the head,… Read More about “Head and Neck Pain? Learn How to Manage Your Trigger Points”
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”
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”
Helmet Safety: Protect Your Head When You Head Outdoors
A helmet can reduce your risk of sports injury by 30 percent. Whether you enjoy biking, boarding, or blading in the summer, or skiing, skating and sledding in the winter, pick the right helmet for the job and always wear it. There are two basic types of helmets: single-impact and… Read More about “Helmet Safety: Protect Your Head When You Head Outdoors”
Chiropractic Care for Seniors: A Safe and Effective Way to Stay Active and Avoid Injury
It’s no secret that as we age, we become more susceptible to developing injuries, aches and pain. If you’re interested in maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle as you grow older, a preventative approach to your health care is key. In fact, remaining active is crucial for healthy aging and independence…. Read More about “Chiropractic Care for Seniors: A Safe and Effective Way to Stay Active and Avoid Injury”
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 about “The Importance of Good Posture”
8 Tips for Winter Walking (in the Spring)
Who knew we’d still be writing about ice and snow in the middle of April? Seeing as the majority of Ontarians are dealing with some form of winter weather this week, we’d thought we review some helpful tips for walking in winter-like weather from the Canadian Chiropractic Association. 8 Tips… Read More about “8 Tips for Winter Walking (in the Spring)”
How to Stay Healthy and Injury-Free as We Head into Spring
Once we “spring ahead” an hour this weekend and start enjoying extended hours of daylight, our urge to spend more time outside increases. Unless you’ve spent your spare time on a ski hill all winter, you’ve probably spent a good chunk of your working and free time indoors. Now that… Read More about “How to Stay Healthy and Injury-Free as We Head into Spring”
Shovelling Doesn’t Have to Be a Pain: Remember to Lift Light and Shovel Right
Just because we’re Canadians doesn’t mean we’re experts when it comes to shovelling snow. Winter weather can pack a punch and, with the season’s heavy snowfalls, injuries often result. Improper snow shovelling is often to blame. But shovelling out after a storm doesn’t have to leave you stiff and sore. With… Read More about “Shovelling Doesn’t Have to Be a Pain: Remember to Lift Light and Shovel Right”