by admin | Aug 31, 2019 | Uncategorized
Some tips and ideas for packing lunches and snacks for your kids at school. My sister in law who is a dietician and my niece give some great tips in this video. โHealth and wellness goes beyond breaking the negative cycle of a sedentary lifestyle. In addition to...
by admin | Jul 31, 2019 | Exercise Is Medicine, Get Moving, Pain, Prevention
You can get hurt from sitting, sleeping, and other normal activities. Becoming hurt after sitting for too long, sleeping, or sneezing is a real thing. I came across this post on Facebook (credit @WeirdPeopleRock) and thought about the changes in conditions I see as...
by admin | Jun 28, 2019 | Aches, Chiropractic Adjustment, Low Back Pain, Pain
A clinical trial was performed at my alma mater Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) that investigated the presence of pro-inflammatory and nociceptive (pain) proteins called chemokines in adults with low back pain and the changes of these levels in the blood...
by admin | May 28, 2019 | Aches, Head Pain, Lifehacks, Pain, Prevention
Ice therapy (cryotherapy) is mainly known for itโs helpful effects immediately after sustaining a muscle, joint, or tendon injury. We all learn it as one of the basic first aid principles in the RICE protocol (rest, ice, compress, elevate). โSo how exactly does icing...
by admin | Apr 23, 2019 | Exercise Is Medicine, Get Moving, Lifehacks, Prevention
Did you that the heart is a muscle? It is not the same type of muscle that makes your joints move (known as skeletal muscle), nor the type of muscle that is found in organs like your bladder or your stomach (known as smooth muscle). The heart is made up of three...
by admin | Nov 26, 2018 | Exercise Is Medicine, Get Moving, Lifehacks, Prevention
We all know that physical activity is good for you. The latest Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans came out with new evidence for health benefits (above and beyond those listed in the 2008 guidelines). So what are these “new” health benefits?...
by admin | Mar 12, 2018 | Aches, Exercise Is Medicine, Get Moving, Headaches, Lifehacks, Low Back Pain, Neck Pain, Pain, Prevention, Winter
๏ปฟ I read a post today that I disagree with completely: there was an old school looking photo of kids from the 90’s and the post was about how at some point in your life it was the last time that you played outside with your friends. The comment from the poster...
by admin | Jan 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
We had an exciting year in 2017 with the biggest news being the move to our Sharon location. Haven’t had a chance to see the new clinic? Stay tuned for a virtual tour ๐ โ We wish you all the best + health and happiness for 2018! Photo credit:ย Happy New Year!...
by admin | Nov 27, 2017 | Exercise Is Medicine, Get Moving, Lifehacks, Prevention, Winter
Our November newsletter includes information on Fall Prevention Month, Movember, and snow!ย While winter doesn’t officially start until Dec. 21st we certainly get snow and have to shovel in the Fall. Shoveling is a great way of adding activity into your day!...
by admin | Oct 31, 2017 | Acupuncture, Low Back Pain, Manual Therapy, Neck Pain, Pain
World Spine Day On October 16th we celebrated our spines! The goal behind World Spine Day is to raiseย awareness about spinal health and spinal conditions. Did you know back pain affectsย 632 045 million people worldwide and neck pain affects 332 049 million people...
