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Preventing Falls in Older Adults
Did you know that one in every three Canadians over age 65 will fall at least once in a year? Falls often have serious consequences such as hip, wrist and pelvic fractures that can have a lasting impact on your quality of life. Best Foot Forward is a public education program developed by the Canadian Chiropractic Association to address the issue of debilitating falls and preventing falls among older Canadians. Canada’s chiropractors are committed to reducing injury and disability from falls.
Scoliosis
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 challenges. While scoliosis is a common condition, affecting 1 in every 25 people, there is not a lot of awareness about the condition.
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Tension Headaches
Tension headaches are one of the most common forms of headaches yet they are not well understood. Most people describe having a band of pressure around their head that can last from 30 minutes to a week. Tension headaches can be related to muscles tightening in the back of the neck and improper alignment of the joints of the spine. One of the best ways to combat tension headaches is through lifestyle changes. Here are some helpful tips:
Good Posture
Good posture not only makes you look better, it also delivers increased energy, better breathing, improved circulation, and less wear and tear on your joints. The secret to good posture is maintaining the spine’s natural curves. If your spine is not properly aligned, your muscles and ligaments have to work harder to keep you upright and this can result in strain and pain. When you slouch, you also put pressure on your lungs and stomach. This can affect breathing and digestion, as well as blood flow.
The Spinal Column
The vertebral or spinal column are terms used to describe your entire “backbone”. The spinal column includes four key functions:
- To protect your spinal cord and related essential nerves.
- To give structure and connection for our hips, legs, shoulders and arms.
- To serve as an attachment to muscles that enable movement.
- To provide framework and support for skull and ribs.
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Back Pain Prevention Exercises
We all have different pain triggers affecting the low back. Improper spinal movements, a fall, sport injuries and many other muscle strains can all make an impact. Here are five easy back pain prevent exercises to help you get started. You may need more stability while others may need more mobility, so it’s important to check in with a chiropractor to make sure these exercises are right for you.
Know Your Acupuncturist
Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) became a regulated profession in Ontario in 2013. An acupuncturist practicing in Ontario must be registered with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario (CTCMPAO). The College is established by the government of Ontario to govern the practice of traditional Chinese Medicine, and to serve and protect the public.