Many of us have loved ones or whom themselves, fit into the older demographic. Our much-loved seniors are an age group who have wisdom, knowledge and a body that has enabled them to live, love, laugh and play. However, this age group presents its own unique challenges and is often…
The atom is the microscopic building block of everything we see around us. This unit of matter consists of three things. A proton, neutron and electron. These three particles are very closely connected, whizzing around one another with a lot of energy. These atoms can connect together sharing their energy…
As children return to school this January, it is important that parents of school aged children look at the quality and fit of their child’s backpack, as heavy, incorrectly fitted and badly packed school backpacks can lead to spinal health problems as your child grows. Spinal health is crucial at…
You may have heard the words alignment, posture, stability and structure thrown around by your chiropractor but may not actually understand what he or she is referring to. All of these words basically boil down to one concept: equilibrium or in simple terms, balance. How well our bodies and everything…
Do you have trouble with your knees? This month we are focusing on the knee. Please follow these following exercises to get better performance from your knees. 1. Standing Calf Stretch Starting Position: Begin standing with leg to be stretched extended behind body. Leg should be straight with heel…
These 4 exercises are a great way to open up your chest and activate your back muscles. Having chest muscles which are tight can often limit mobility and impact your posture. Doing these exercises regularly will help your shoulders, back, chest and improve your posture. You might also find that…
Are you suffering from bursitis of the hip? Bursitis of the hip is a common cause of hip pain. It is caused by inflammation of the bursa (a small, cushioning sac located where tendons pass over areas of bone around the joints), which lies over the prominent bone on the side…
The thoracic spine region refers to the part of the spine that starts just below the neck to half-way down the back. This part of the spine is sometimes neglected, which is unfortunate because it is as prone to stiffness as other parts of the spine. Having good thoracic spine…
Do you often have sore/tight legs? Using a foam roller can be a great way to help muscles recover. Foam rolling is a self-myofascial release technique which causes lactic acid and other toxins that are built up in the muscle to be released. It aides in the recovery of muscles which…
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