Across the province, clinics have opened their doors to patients, colleagues and community members alike in a shared goal: helping Albertans who are experiencing homelessness and joblessness to stay warm during the frigid winter season. How are they doing this? Through collecting warm, new socks. Socks are easy to take for granted. They are often [...]
Let’s face it: the long hours spent sitting for class, hunched over a computer or bent over homework isn’t good for anyone. Whether you’re preparing your child for the new school year or you yourself are heading back to the classroom, there are some things you should keep in mind about two everyday items every [...]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Does Stretching Before Exercise Help?” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23f8941e” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_single_image image=”3333″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Chiropractic medicine is focused on healthy lifestyles, pain relief, excellent mobility, and injury prevention. Naturally, exercise is a crucial part of good health. But exercise also presents opportunities for injuries – injuries that could leave you in pain or unable to be active while you […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”The Spine: A Brief Anatomy Lesson” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23f8941e” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_single_image image=”3335″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Humans are funny creatures. Unlike most animals, we walk upright, but we have no tails for balance. We are capable of incredible athletic feats, but we are still frequently subject to back pain and other spinal issues. The explanation for these phenomena largely lies […]
Introducing the defending WPCA Pro Tour World Champion It may be no surprise that professional athletes include chiropractic treatments in their busy lives to keep in tip-top competition shape. As sponsors of this year’s World Professional Chuckwagon Association (WPCA) Pro Tour, we had the opportunity to connect with the defending WPCA Pro Tour World Champion, [...]
You don’t have to be a chiropractor to know that our backbones are some of the most important bones in our bodies. They protect our spinal cord and for most people, they keep us walking straight and tall. For a person with scoliosis, however, the spine can also be the source of a number of [...]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Chiropractic Treatment for Your Feet” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23f8941e” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_single_image image=”3337″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] It’s funny that many of us neglect our feet. After all, we depend on them constantly. Our feet support our body weight and absorb the impact from walking, running, and other activities. Still, the majority of us only pay attention to our feet’s health when […]
This blog is brought to you by the Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors, in partnership with the Arthritis Society. Cindy Stephen is a 61-year-old Calgarian, professional communicator, mother of six and grandmother of seven. Below is her experience as someone who suffers from arthritis and uses chiropractic treatments to help alleviate the symptoms. Many [...]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Chiropractic Care During Rehab” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23f8941e” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_single_image image=”3339″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] When you have suffered an accident, had major surgery, or endured a serious disease, you may need to undergo rehabilitation. Rehab can help you get back to your normal activities, strengthen your muscles, and even aid in additional ways like improving fine motor skills and balance. […]
Originally posted by the Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors We reached out to Albertan adventurer Ina Lucila for to get her perspective on how she prepares her body for playing in outdoor spaces. As the days get warmer and longer, the urge to hibernate and binge watch your favourite series is fading away, replaced by [...]
