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When shopping for the best ergonomic office chair, getting a chair that fits your unique needs should be the top priority. Not every chair labeled “ergonomic” has all the adjustment features necessary to truly be ergonomic. Here are the top five things you need to consider to help you make a better selection. 1. Seat…
Your Whole World Is On Your Shoulders (with a new baby) A study in the Journal of Orthopaedics reported that 50-90 per cent of pregnant women will likely experience lower back pain. This pain may persist after giving birth if you don’t take action. Here are some ways to reduce the risk of back and neck pain:…
In the flurry of packing for a vacation or business trip, it’s easy to get carried away and pack everything but the kitchen sink into your suitcase and carry-on. But over-packed luggage and improper lifting and carrying techniques are common causes of injury to the back, neck and shoulders. The good news is many of…
Five Ways to Avoid Backache while with Your Newborn You were up all night. Your baby is crying. The telephone is ringing and the kettle is boiling. For most parents, this is a daily scenario. Parents are also continually faced with strenuous physical demands, such as lifting, feeding, comforting and chasing after children. As…
Just start walking – It’s the simplest thing you can do to get a workout in. Even 15 minutes a day can start you on the way to an activity habit, keep in mind that movement is improvement. Walking is the easiest choice when the weather is agreeable but don’t let a little rain or…
Lift Light to Shovel Right Winter weather can pack a punch. And with the season’s heavy snowfalls, improper snow shovelling is often to blame for injuries. Shovelling your walkway or driveway after a storm doesn’t have to leave you stiff and sore. With a little know-how, you can clear the snow without the all-too-common back,…
Prevent Winter Slip-Ups! Falling on ice can leave you red-faced with embarrassment, or far more seriously, hurt badly from taking a knee to the ice or falling awkwardly on icy snow. Slippery sidewalks, driveways and icy parking lots can be risk factors for falls in winter. Avoid a bad fall with these top tips!…
Straighten Up, Practice Perfect Posture Statistics show that more than 80 per cent of Canadians will experience back pain at some time in their lives. Will you be one of them? Back pain hurts, of course, but it can also curtail your routine activities, such as picking up your child or getting in and…
How to Build a Better You When you’ve got a lot on the go, personal goals can get lost in the shuffle. Between work, kids, commuting, cooking and housework, sometimes it’s hard to find the time for your personal health and fitness. Chiropractors, like Dr Dodie Elkins can be part of the solution to…
How Do You Identify and Manage a Concussion? What is a Concussion? A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that occurs when your brain is shaken inside your skull. This incident can potentially damage the blood vessels in your brain or injure its tissue. To minimize the risk of long-term damage, it’s important to learn how to…
Active living with exercise is important for healthy aging and your well-being, no matter what your age, but it can be vital for older adults. Being active and mobile can help you avoid many chronic conditions that can impact your health, as you age. Even moderate exercise can contribute to your body’s balance and bone…
In the summer months, we turn our attention to the great outdoors with activities, such as golfing, gardening or running. Being active can help you maintain your flexibility and good posture, build strong bones, and relieve stress. Recreational activities are a great way to enjoy these benefits while having fun. Whether you pick up a…
Get Set to Garden and Protect Yourself from Injury Plant and rake without the ache. Gardening is a great way for you to stay active and have fun in the sun. Unfortunately, many Ontarians sustain gardening injuries that can be easily prevented with a little know-how. To tend your garden and protect yourself from injury,…
The Power of Exercise to Help Manage Osteoporosis Aging, obesity and chronic health conditions, among other things, can lead to limited mobility and strength. And these issues can in turn contribute to spine, muscle and joint problems. As we age, our bones decline in density, starting at age 30. And if bone mass gets dangerously…
As an advocate for improved pain management in Canada, Lynn Cooper advises patients to access a multidisciplinary team of health practitioners. It’s an approach she also takes to help manage the physical and emotional challenges of her own chronic pain. Mind and Body: The link between chronic pain and mental health You likely know…
