5 Tips for Winter Walking The arrival of winter doesn’t mean it’s time to disappear onto the couch with blankets. We’ll leave the hibernation to the bears! What it does mean is that we have to find ways to remain active, because we know what a sedentary lifestyle can do to your physical and mental [...]
Is Your Desk Job Hurting You? When you think of a desk job, you don’t think of health hazards. These are often thought of when describing jobs like firefighting, construction, or even being a chef. Manual labour is synonymous with health risks at some point, but so can your desk job. The Risks Considering a [...]
Ways To Ease Your Holiday Shopping We’ve reached that time of year again, time to shop for the holidays! What does this have to do with chiropractic care? Holiday shopping and preparation is practically an athletic event. The walking, lifting, stress, crowds, standing in long lines, carrying, and driving can require some thought and planning [...]
Can my Chiropractor Help With Plantar Fasciitis? If you’re reading this blog, chances are you have been diagnosed with Plantar Fasciitis, or you know someone who has. This condition is easily the number one cause of heel pain, which is caused by a tear in the tissue along the long ligament that runs through the [...]
Do The Soles of Your Shoes Wear Out Differently? Ask Us Why. Looking at shoe wear pattern can be one of the most effective ways to determine the needs of a chiropractic patient. The way the shoe wears is a reflection of the repetitive function of your lower extremities, providing useful clues about areas of [...]
Well, we’ve made it to a full blown summer after what felt like an endless winter/spring! Everything is growing, the days are longer, and the streets and beaches are full of noise and laughter. So what can you be doing to ensure you are taking full advantage of this great and glorious season? Here are [...]
Let’s discuss some ways we can help keep you from musculoskeletal injuries while you begin to purge and get into those hard-to-reach corners. I mean, what’s spring cleaning without moving furniture and getting right in there? We’ve been waiting for months to reopen our homes to the fresh air, the sounds of nature, and the [...]
Can a Chiropractor Help Arthritis? Chiropractors are thought to be the frontline providers of relief from back pain, but they really are healthcare professionals who care for and treat the entire body. It’s true that Chiropractors adjust the spine, but they also use varying degrees of care and techniques to adjust misaligned joints and provide [...]
I Have Bursitis, Can Chiropractic Help? Bursitis is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain that we see in patients. Simply put, it’s the inflammation of a fluid filled sac, or bursa – which lies in between the tendon and the skin, or in between the tendon and the bone. When working normally, [...]
How to Build a Strong Foundation for Your Health Building a strong health foundation in your life is one of the best things you can do for yourself. Once your health is in check, everything else falls into place. It’s easier to meet deadlines at work, have energy for your family, and to feel good [...]