One in five Canadians suffer from chronic pain. When also considering acute injuries, it is likely that most Canadians will experience some sort of pain in their lifetime. Now, more than ever, physicians are recommending that people try non-pharmacological therapies to deal with their chronic pain. In addition to …
Everyone has experienced a headache at some point in their life, often as a result of muscle tension or stress. Many Canadians experience chronic headaches of various types, which can limit their ability to work, to get a good night’s sleep, or to enjoy their regular daily activities. Massage therapy is one of the …
Up to 80% of Canadians will experience back pain at least once in their adult life. Despite how common it is, a lot of misinformation exists about what causes back pain and what you should do about it. This article is intended to dispel some of the more common myths and provide an overview of …
Physical touch is a big part of how we build relationships with other people, and form deep connections. Due to the ongoing risk of COVID-19 spread, many people continue to practice physical distancing and go weeks without physical touch. This especially impacts those who …
Any type of job can cause a physical strain, but there are some jobs that are more physically demanding than others. From health professionals who are on their feet all day, to manual labourers, to factory workers that engage in many repetitive movements, there are a wide range of careers that …
Generally moving regularly and avoiding staying in the same position for too long will help you to prevent working from home from causing you pain.
The stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic can have a devastating impact, both physically and psychologically. In the past, many people turned to massage therapy to deal with the physical aches and pains that are common symptoms of stress. Here are some things that you can do from home to help relieve some of …
Spring is in the air, though those living in Western Canada may beg to differ, as one last snow storm blankets much of that region. Here are a few tips to enjoy a favourite time of year, especially for gardeners: Move and stretch: Take a 10 – 15 minute walk around your garden/lawn as …
Spending so much time at home or at our desk can negatively affect posture. The long term effects of poor posture can result in fatigue, joint and muscle stiffness, tension and pain, especially in the neck, shoulders, and lower back, headaches and migraines, faulty digestion …
Now that another year has come and gone, you’re probably wondering what you did in 2021 that you can improve in 2022. If you’re like me, you’ve given up on writing down your resolutions, but that doesn’t mean we can’t at least think about them. So here is a suggestion to consider for …