Did you know that low back pain is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide? 80% of people will experience an episode of back pain at some point in their life. There are a lot of common misconceptions out there about back pain, many of which are reinforced by the media, industry groups and …
Running has become an increasingly popular way to be physically active for many people, especially during these unprecedented times of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s a cost free way to connect with the outdoors, get the blood pumping and tap into that endorphin-filled runner’s high! In particular, many women look at running as a great way …
Mindfulness meditation has become all the rage in the past few years when it comes to self-care, wellbeing and mental health. Mindfulness can be defined as ‘an open-hearted, moment-to-moment non-judgmental awareness’. It allows individuals to remain present with their feelings, thoughts and bodily sensations, so that they can embrace the experience without any criticism. Meditation …
Breastfeeding can be a stressful time for mamas. New moms often lose focus of their own comfort as they are pre-occupied with ensuring that their baby is latching, being well fed and comfortable. On top of that, it is common for mothers to continue to be hyper-mobile for up to 12 weeks postpartum due to …
Chiropractors have several tools in their toolbox to provide relief for pregnancy-related low back pain. the majority of these tools are similar to the ones used to treat any other musculoskeletal condition- exercise, education, soft-tissue therapy and joint manipulation. However, there are techniques that chiropractors can use to specifically help the mothers in need. Kinesiology …
Did you know that somewhere between 50-80% of women experience back pain during pregnancy? As if morning sickness, swollen feet and food aversions weren’t enough why not add another one to the list?! There are several factors that can contribute to the cause of pregnancy-related low back pain: weight gain, an increase if force through …
Physical activity has been shown time and time again to be the best medicine for many injuries and illnesses. Even during pregnancy, the current research tell us that all women who do not have any contraindications should be physically active throughout the span of their pregnancy. Contrary to common misconceptions, physical activity during pregnancy is …
It’s that time of year again to buy some new, fresh gear for school! Did you know that recent studies show that children are wearing backpacks that weigh as much as 46% of their body weight? That’s up to four times the weight that anyone should be carrying on their back. So if you are …