Shoveling Less, More Often

by admin | Jan 18, 2017 | Exercise Is Medicine, Get Moving, Lifehacks, Low Back Pain, Prevention, Winter

Welcome to Day 5 of 12 Days of Movement. Today’s tip of the day is to shovel the snow from your driveway more often but in shorter periods. Be sure to check out some tips and tricks on shoveling safely, especially to prevent low back pain: Toronto Paramedic...

Full Bladders Are The Worst, Although In This Case, The Best

by admin | Jan 15, 2017 | Exercise Is Medicine, Get Moving, Lifehacks, Neck Pain, Prevention, Upper Back Pain

It’s easy to get stuck into our work and forget to take periodic breaks. Unfortunately this can lead to sitting in one position for hours, putting strain on our muscles and joints. Only after we come out of the zone do we realize the discomfort we have created...

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”

by admin | Jan 6, 2017 | Exercise Is Medicine, Get Moving, Low Back Pain, Neck Pain, Prevention

This is a popular quote by Benjamin Franklin on prevention. For a lot of people it is easier to come in to get treated for neck pain, or low back pain; feel better for a little while; but continue in life exactly the same, not changing or trying to prevent what is...
My CrossFit Experience: Myth Vs. Reality

My CrossFit Experience: Myth Vs. Reality

by admin | Aug 14, 2016 | Exercise Is Medicine, Get Moving, Lifehacks, Prevention

For many people CrossFit can be scary. Mainly because there are a lot of unknowns and preconceptions associated with it. I decided to do a 2 week trial at CrossFit Newmarket Central. I know someone who does it occasionally and enjoys it, so I decided to give it a try....
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Dr. Judith McCann did her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology at Queen’s University, her chiropractic degree at Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, and her contemporary medical acupuncture accreditation at McMaster University.

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