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Fitness Motivators
Do you want to be more active, but have trouble getting motivated? Starting a new habit and sticking to it is difficult for many people. So many things get in the way, and your favourite comfy chair or TV program can look very attractive after a long, busy day. But did you know that fitting in just 15 minutes of focused activity each day can start you on the way to an energized lifestyle? Who knows where it will take you!
Just Start Walking
Walking – it’s the simplest thing you can do to give yourself a workout. Keep in mind that moving is improving. Even 15 minutes a day can start you on the way to an activity habit. Walking is the easiest choice when the weather is agreeable, but don’t let a little rain or light snow keep you indoors.
2018 Readers’ Choice Winner
We are very excited to once again (2015, 2017), be recipients of the Readers’ Choice Awards. This year, we are very honoured to win GOLD, PLATINUM and DIAMOND awards for top chiropractor, registered massage therapists and acupuncturist in Toronto’s Bloor West-Parkdale 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Thanksgiving – Office Hours
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.