Stretch Your Way to Better Health
8 Simple Stretches to Keep You in the Game Without Pain
Don’t let your eagerness to get to the first tee keep you from warming up before each game. Forgetting to warm up can cause unnecessary injuries and more time spent in the clubhouse than on the course. Take five minutes before you start to do these easy golf stretches so… Read More about “8 Simple Stretches to Keep You in the Game Without Pain”
Five Things to Remember When You’re Transitioning from the Treadmill to Running Outside
The increase of runners on the road — and sidewalks — is a sure sign spring has officially arrived! If you’re one of the many people who has made the decision to take your cardio routine from the treadmill to the sidewalk – congratulations! You’re on your way to reaping… Read More about “Five Things to Remember When You’re Transitioning from the Treadmill to Running Outside”
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… Read More about “Try These Activities to Minimize Stress and Help Prevent Back Pain”
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”
Help Prevent Back Pain with These Five Exercises
Earlier this month in our post Five Myths About How to Manage Back Pain, we discussed the importance of staying active and ensuring exercise is part of your daily routine. We all have different pain triggers affecting our low back. Improper spinal movements, a fall, sports injuries and other muscle strains… Read More about “Help Prevent Back Pain with These Five Exercises”
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 about “Try These Stretches and Exercises for Better Posture”
Tips for Managing Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow
Are you feeling the effects of hours spent on the tennis court or golf course this past summer? Repetitive strain or injury due to overuse is common in recreational sports. In fact, two of the most popular injuries are tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow. Even if you don’t play tennis… Read More about “Tips for Managing Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow”
Four Easy Stretches to Avoid Injury on the Golf Course
It’s a beautiful day and you’re excited to get on the course. Don’t underestimate the strain and effort required to play golf. To avoid injury, be sure to spend a least five minutes stretching before you start swinging! Here are a few quick and easy golf stretches to help you… Read More about “Four Easy Stretches to Avoid Injury on the Golf Course”
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”