‘Tis the season for eating great food, spending quality time with loved ones and sharing cherished traditions. Unfortunately, all of the hustle and bustle can also bring an unwelcome gift – back pain. Holiday activities such as shopping, wrapping gifts and skating can cause your muscles to work in ways they’re not accustomed to, resulting in neck, shoulder or back pain.
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Take the stress out of the Holiday Season
Thanksgiving, Halloween and Christmas are a busy holiday time filled with shopping, good food and family, but there can also be tension and stress. For many people, the holiday season means changes in work, exercise and dietary habits. But there are easy things you can do to take the stress out of any holiday.
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Got Back Pain?
Are you suffering from back pain? You’re not alone. Up to 85% of the working population will experience back pain at least once in a lifetime. But what if you’re living with chronic back pain? Where can you turn for help? For too many of us, prescription painkillers like opioids are the first line of defence against chronic pain, but there is a whole world of non-pharma options that may be able to help.
2017 Benefits Expiring
It’s already November and before we know it, we will be counting down the seconds to 2018. It’s hard to believe, but there are only a few more weeks in this calendar year. If you need new custom orthotics, compression stockings or a regular chiropractic/acupuncture/massage treatment, book an appointment before your extended health benefit coverage for 2017 expires. We can quickly get you in for your assessment and keep your feet, knees, hips and back healthy.
2017 Readers’ Choice Winner
We are very excited to once again, be recipients of the Readers’ Choice Awards. In 2015, we won silver and gold awards. This year, we are very honoured to win GOLD and PLATINUM awards for top chiropractor, acupuncturist and registered massage therapists in Toronto’s Bloor West Villager’s 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Halloween Safety Tips
Halloween should be filled with surprise and enjoyment, and following some common sense practices can keep everyone happy and safe. To help ensure adults and children have a safe Halloween, the American Academy of Pediatrics has compiled a list of Halloween Safety Tips, including the following:
Taking A Mid-Day Break
Daily routine can often get the best of us. It’s important to remember to take proper breaks throughout the day to maintain productivity and decrease stress levels. Taking a mid-day break helps to refuel and re-energize, giving you that extra oomph needed to get through the rest of the work day. Here are some simple things you can do throughout your day to help renew your energy:
Benefits of Massage Therapy
There are tremendous benefits to be achieved through regular massage therapy treatments from a Registered Massage Therapist. Whether your need is to have a moment of relaxation, reduce muscle tension or attain relief from chronic pain, a therapeutic massage can enhance your overall sense of emotional and physical well-being. Continue reading “Benefits of Massage Therapy”
World Spine Day : Your Back In Action
October 16 is World Spine Day. This year’s theme ‘Your Back in Action’, emphasizes the importance of physical activity and improving posture, as part of good spinal health and prevention of injury. The focus of World Spine Day is on the importance of body awareness and activities that promote a healthy spine.
Tips for Pain Relief
Let’s face it, between dropping the kids off to soccer practice and being swamped with work assignments, it can be difficult to find time to manage lingering aches and pain. If you’d like to avoid a trip to the doctor’s office or spending money on workout equipment, here is a low cost approach to solving discomfort using items lying around your house.