Most of us have experienced the tenderness and aches of a muscle knot that has disrupted our daily life. They impair our movement, cause us pain and greatly impact the quality of our day. Research suggests that muscle knots have affected almost 85 per cent of the population, but many...
Our bodies are complex machines, and as such require ongoing maintenance and attention. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to find time for that maintenance, whether scheduled or in response to a particular symptom. While regular chiropractic visits can be useful as a posture check and keep everything moving freely in...
Flying with lower back pain is a nightmare for many people. The pains may worsen during the journey and can ruin a vacation before it even starts. It is overwhelming planning for a journey and having to deal with lower back pain can kill the holiday mood. Below, we’ll share...
Running is a fantastic form of exercise that many people around the world enjoy every day. As well as building muscle and improving the cardiovascular system, it is an effective way to release endorphins, the hormones responsible for improving your mood and helping you to feel good. It is important...
Though we have the best of intentions when we exercise, conditioning our body for better health and mobility, unfortunately, we find ourselves at the mercy of our chiropractor, helping us deal with minor and major injuries caused by our favourite activities. While exercise is essential, injury prevention is a must....
Injuries can happen while doing the most basic of household chores; activities such as mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and simple tidying can be the catalyst of lower back pain and related injuries. Due to twisting movements, unsupported bending, and jerking actions, cleaning can place significant pressure on the spine and joints....
Exercising and physically pushing yourself is virtually impossible with persistent pain, and shoulder pain is just one part of the body that can inhibit your progress and ability. Though you want to keep moving, it can be tiresome to persist with exercising, especially if you’re unsure of the root of...
Walking is easily one of the most underrated forms of exercise and activity, despite most chiropractor’s high praise of the activity. Though some see walking as slow and ineffective, this type of exercise is highly engaging, easy to maintain and versatile for every fitness level. In this article, we share...
The shoulder comprises tendons, muscles and ligaments, not to mention the ball socket where the bones make a joint. Pain in the shoulder may cause a lot of discomfort, requiring medical diagnosis and treatment. We understand that if the soft tissues are affected or the bony structure of the shoulder...
