Is your Smartphone giving you a ‘Tech Neck’?

Smartphones and Tech Neck

Most people that are on their smartphones are looking down with their head bent forward. This has created a new syndrome called Tech Neck! On average, a person will spend several hours on their phone. For our Canadian teenagers, this number is even higher.  Resource: Text Neck Syndrome in Children and Adolescents 82% of Canadian […]

Good Posture is a Good Habit

Good Posture Good Habit

Good posture, often called a neutral spine, can help you avoid back pain or injury. It’s good for your health and self-confidence and also delivers increased energy, better breathing, improved circulation, and less wear and tear on your joints. If you have been experiencing back and shoulder pain or you just want to fix your […]

Getting Older Doesn’t Mean Slowing Down

maintain a high quality of life as you get older

Getting Older Doesn’t Mean Slowing Down Bottom Line: Staying healthy as you age isn’t just about adding more years to your life. It’s also about adding more life to your years! Participating in daily physical activity and exercise can help ensure that you maintain a high quality of life as you get older, as well […]

Move Your Body for Health

Moving your body towards improved health

  Moving Your Body Towards Improved Health Bottom Line: Being healthy doesn’t mean that you need to spend 20 hours each week in the gym. Even little things like standing at work can make a big improvement in your overall health. On the other hand, a sedentary lifestyle is a significant factor in many chronic […]

The Low Back: Your Foundational Core

Bottom Line: Your core is made up of the groups of muscles that provide stability in the abdominal and lower back regions. It includes your abs and the deep muscles that surround and support your spine. These muscles also coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and spine. Ideally, your core and low back work […]

Fixing Low Back Pain

Bottom Line: Restrictions and limited mobility of your lower back may be causing your pain. If your low back doesn’t have a full range of motion, then you are setting it up for future injuries. Bending forward and back (flexion/extension), side bending (lateral bend), and turning side to side (rotation) are the three movements that […]

Stretch for SCM

Following chiropractic care and assisted muscle stretching, this is a simple stretch easily done at home to maintain the optimal length of the muscle. The tight muscle contributes to the upper crossed syndrome. Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, repeating 3 times per side, a minimum of twice per day. IMPORTANT: Discontinue if sharp or intense […]

Stretch at Your Desk – Brügger’s Relief Position

Proper sitting at desk

Brügger’s is a great exercise that can be performed at your desk to break up prolonged periods of sitting. Ideally, you will want to perform this exercise every 20-30 minutes, holding it for 30-60 deep breaths.   Dr Natasha Hayden is a pediatric and prenatal chiropractor that is passionate about helping her community discover just […]

Stretch for Upper Trapezius

Upper trapezuis

What is Upper Trapezuis The upper fibers are found to be tight in upper crossed syndrome, and thus require stretching, whereas the middle and lower fibers are found to be weak and require strengthening. Following chiropractic care and assisted muscle stretching, this is a simple stretch easily done at home to maintain optimal length of […]

Stretch for Levator Scapulae

      Following chiropractic care and assisted muscle stretching, this is a simple stretch easily done at home to maintain optimal length of the muscle. The tight muscle contributes to upper crossed syndrome. Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, repeating 3 times per side, a minimum of twice per day. IMPORTANT: Discontinue if sharp or intense […]