by admin | Apr 7, 2023 | Aches, Get Moving, Lifehacks, Low Back Pain, Neck Pain, Pain, Prevention
Stiff and tired after sitting all day? Do you get up from the couch or bed and feel like you have been run over by a truck? Stiffness and soreness from sitting is very common and luckily there are options to help relieve this discomfort and get you moving freely...
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 | 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 | 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...