Preventing Injuries

Minimize Pregnancy Related Back Pain

Did you know that at least half of pregnant women experience back pain? And 10% of those report discomfort severe enough to disrupt their daily routines. The good news is that there are steps you can take to protect your back during pregnancy. What causes pregnancy-related back pain in the first place? When… Read More

What I Wish I’d Known About My Knees

For certain injuries, there’s little evidence that arthroscopy or steroids can help.  Many of the procedures people undergo to counter chronic knee pain in the hopes of avoiding a knee replacement have limited or no evidence to support the,. Some enrich the pockets of medical practitioners while rarely benefiting patients… Read More

Quick and Easy Stretches to Prevent Golf Injuries

The strain and effort required to play golf should never be underestimated. Forgetting to warm up can cause unnecessary injury and an unwanted visit to a health professional. Here are a few easy stretching techniques that can be done in 5 minutes to help you get in the game without… Read More

Seniors with Arthritis Need Only 45 Active Minutes Weekly: Study

Older adults who suffer from arthritis need to keep moving to be functionally independent. But in an examination of a goal that is daunting for most of this aging population, a new Northwestern Medicine study found that performing even a third of the recommended activity is beneficial. Federal guidelines suggest… Read More

Five Reasons Your Child Needs a Chiropractic Checkup

1. Subluxation Stopper Spinal problems can start earlier than you might think – much earlier. In fact, the birthing process itself has been shown to wreak havoc on a baby’s spine. And if you’ve ever watched a toddler struggling to master the art of walking, you know that learning to… Read More

Why Is It Important to Wear Good Walking Shoes?

What you put on your feet affects your entire body. Wearing proper walking shoes is a fundamental element in maintaining the correct walking technique, as well as preventing injury. Shoes are tools. Without the correct tools, you are likely to hurt yourself, making you more prone to suffer further and… 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

Bugging Asthma

Minor Infections picked up in daycare may keep kids from developing the disease. Here’s why It’s called the “Hygiene Hypothesis,” and researchers invoke it to try to explain why the number of children who develop asthma has grown so dramatically over the past three decades. Bolstered by a handful of… Read More

Get Set to Garden

Plant and Rake Without the Ache Gardening is a great way to stay active and have fun in the sun. But many Canadians sustain injuries that can be easily prevented with a little know-how. The right moves Use the right moves to lighten the load on your back. Kneel, don’t… Read More

Lift Light, Shovel Right: Six Tips to Protect Your Back This Winter

The Ontario Chiropractic Association’s “Lift Light, Shovel Right” campaign encourages shovellers to stay safe this season by following the following six tips: Warm up before you shovel. It’s probably the last thing you want to do before you shovel the driveway, but warming up your muscles with a 10-minute walk… Read More