Fresh Air and Sunshine: Tips and tricks to get outside this winter!
For many people, summer inspires spending time outside. The days are longer, the sun seems brighter, and it is easy to plan activities such as hiking, boating, biking and barbequing. Spending time outdoors has several health benefits, but according to a 2018 survey, the average Canadian spends less than an hour outside on weekdays, and between only one to two hours on the weekends.
Now that we are in the midst of winter, the threat of inactivity and being stuck indoors is much greater than during the summer months. We will explore why spending time outside is so important and offer some suggestions to optimize your outdoor time, even when the mercury drops!
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I feel great, so why do I have to keep coming back?
This is a very common question that we run into with patients—they will joke or roll their eyes and say something like, “Once you see a chiropractor, you have to keep going forever!” This comment is worth exploring, so let’s focus on three important concepts that play into this notion.
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Travelling tips that aren’t a pain… in your neck!
Whether for pleasure or work, many of us use airplanes to get to our destinations. A review of statistics from 2018 reveals that in Canada alone, just over 159 million passengers got on and off airplanes that year! Sitting in tight quarters for hours at a time is one thing, but add in sleeping in different beds, hauling heavy bags around, and having a different daily routine results in many people returning with a sore neck and back.
While most airplane seats are not designed with the ergonomics of your spine in mind, there are a few things you can do that might make your next flight a little more comfortable:
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[Infographic] Why a concussion management team is important for post-concussion recovery
If a beloved friend or family member told you they had been in an accident, you’d encourage them to get help, right?
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Why do I feel pain when I haven’t had an accident or an injury?
Why do I feel pain when I haven’t had an accident or an injury?
Many people, health care practitioners included, believe that pain and injuries are synonymous: where there is pain, there must be an injury, and if there is no is pain, then there is nothing to worry about.
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5 post-concussion symptoms you shouldn’t dismiss
The darker side of blue light
What is “blue light” and what does it have to do with head injuries? Concussions, or really any type of head injury, can be a challenging injury to manage, particularly if it is chronic.
Concussions awareness and prevention day
I am really excited to share a recent development that is very near and dear to my heart. After seeing a patient suffering from the effects of a concussion, I realized that I did not know nearly enough on how to effectively care for their condition. This situation made me very passionate about concussion education and awareness and has led me to do a great deal of research on this topic.
Should my kids get checked?
We commonly get questions from our patients about treating children. Whether it’s a particular sign that a parent notices, or a concern for the pro-active prevention of issues that they themselves may be suffering from, parents often will inquire if they should get their children checked, and what exactly that process entails.
Intermittent Fasting
Diets and fads seem to come and go, and one of the newest “trends” to be making headlines is intermittent fasting. It is not so much a diet as it is a schedule of eating; it isn’t so concerned with what you are eating as it is with when you are eating. The most common schedule is a 16:8 rule in which you fast for 16 hours and eat only during an 8-hour window.
Misconceptions About Injury Management
If you’ve ever dealt with an injury, you know that the sooner it’s dealt with properly, the faster and more appropriately it will heal. When we are talking about the health of your spine and brain, this is even more imperative.
