This is certainly NOT the work-life balance that many of us aspire to, as COVID-19 has thrown all those plans out the window. Most of us have made the switch from where we work or learn (from downtown office to home office), how we work or learn (at our office desk to the kitchen counter or …
An excerpt from an article by Cindy McNeely in Massage Therapy Today: What made you decide to have your first massage? I suffered from back/shoulder/neck problems from years of working on a computer, plus regular migraines. Do you remember your first massage? Oh yes. It felt like my body was waking up and …
Despite what the groundhogs say, spring Is coming. This may be a little premature, but the worst of winter is finally behind us and we can all start making our springtime plans. Whether you are just getting out of hibernation, or actively seeking better health we can make a difference in your lifestyle. …
Do you ever wake up in the morning and say “Oh, my aching back!” You think back and wonder how did I get into this predicament. All you know is that you have a sharp, shooting pain radiating down one side and cannot move. Any type of movement brings on excruciating pain, and you just want …
Previously we discussed PC posture. Today, I will give you some other factors which can contribute to your pain AND can be treated. Check your posture in a mirror. Is one shoulder higher than the other? Are you leaning forward? ie. do you have a forward head posture, or lean into your computer screen …
Do You Have PC Posture? When computers first arrived (IBM introduced the home computer in 1981), they were supposed to allow us to have more leisure time –let’s all laugh at the same time. HA HA! With the advent of computer technology and the increased expectation in productivity, there were more …
Looking for a Therapist can be a daunting task. You could ask a neighbour or a friend for a recommendation, but what if you are new to an area or just plain shy. Here are some suggestions that you may find beneficial: 1. Is the clinic clean 2. Are the colors warm and inviting, because you want to …
Despite the unseasonably warm weather that we’ve been experiencing (at least in some parts of Canada, especially in Toronto), I’m still seeing patients come in with hunched shoulders and compressed necks while staving off the cold. What will they do when the weather changes?
And now, a CHIROPRACTOR. It has taken five years, but we finally have a Chiropractor to add to our list of therapies available at the clinic. I had a non-compete clause in my previous contract, and though it was a deterrent at the start, it actually helped me grow as an individual and as a therapist. …
From the Health Desk of Laurie Jennings, Associate Editor of Chatelaine magazine (November 2013). I feel so lucky to have amazing health coverage through my work. Believe me, I take advantage of it all -and then some! The reason is simple: Study after study shows immense benefits are linked with …