Written in partnership with The Sleep Help Institute. Age, an old injury, and a failing mattress are only a few of the many sources of sleep-disrupting pain. But no matter the cause, the result is the same: sleep deprivation. Any time you find yourself getting fewer than seven hours of sleep, your body changes the [...]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”What is the Rotator Cuff and How Can You Injure It?” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23f8941e” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_single_image image=”3323″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Shoulder pain is no joke. It can be frustrating and seriously restrict your mobility. Many times shoulder pain is the result of a rotator cuff injury. So what is the rotator cuff and what sorts of activities are likely […]
You may have heard the expression “New Year, new me”. The start of a New Year is an opportune time to reflect on our health and determine what steps we could take today to improve it for years to come. Quitting smoking remains one of the top resolutions people commit to every year. Yet, for [...]
Let’s be honest; no matter what our commitments to keeping active are, the weather outside can have some powerful vetoing powers on those plans. In fact, it’s not uncommon for people to find themselves passing up their regular walk around the block in favour of avoiding cold or nasty weather. Unfortunately, trading out activity for [...]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Weight Lifting: Pros and Cons” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23f8941e” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_single_image image=”3325″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] While weight lifting has always been popular among segments of the population, this pursuit has grown with the arrival of the internet and websites and forums dedicated to connecting weightlifters. Now, you can easily find advice on technique, nutrition, and other information to safely build […]
Nothing chases the chill out of the bones and warms the heart during the winter months quite like kindness. For many people, this is the time they begin looking at ways of spreading a little cheer. At the beginning of fall, chiropractors, their clinics and their patients collected new sock donations from Lethbridge to Grand [...]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”4 Foot Problems That Can Be Helped by Orthotics” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23f8941e” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_single_image image=”3327″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Your feet literally support you throughout the day, so healthy feet are important. But like any other part of your body, your feet can suffer from painful conditions. These problems may reduce your mobility or even keep you off your feet […]
When is the last time you said, “I love my spine”? Usually, declarations of endearment like that would follow something unique, like an extraordinary feat of strength. On October 16, Canadians across the country are invited to say just that and celebrate World Spine Day by embracing the skeletal system that’s had their back throughout their lives. [...]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”You May Be Sitting Wrong” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23f8941e” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_single_image image=”3329″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Back pain is often brought on by movement, but sitting can also contribute to back discomfort. Even though we sit more than ever these days with office work and computers, the problem is not so much how often you sit but the way in which […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Chiropractic Care for Dancers” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23f8941e” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_single_image image=”3331″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Dancers are typically very healthy individuals, and dancing is certainly an excellent form of exercise. Unfortunately, dancing can also place a lot of stress on the body. To treat injuries, avoid injuries, and stay in top form, dancers of all varieties should consider regular chiropractic care. […]
