Exercise can help prevent many common illnesses, strengthens and protects bones and joints, and can keep you independent throughout life. It’s never too late to start exercising, and incorporating aerobic, resistance training, and flexibility exercises can have many advantages. Even if you are able to do small amounts at a time, a little extra activity is better than no activity.
We often look for answers outside when the best solutions lie within us. Exploring our inner awareness opens up many new doors. Hypnosis can help us connect with this inner awareness and discover the multiple possibilities that we might not have previously been aware of.
Most soft-tissue injuries involve some degree of inflammation. It is important to slow the inflammatory response to prevent further tissue damage and scar tissue development. An easy way to assist your body with the healing process is to apply ice to the area. But how much is enough? How must is too much? A fun acronym – Cold Beer And Nachos – helps clients remember the stages the skin goes through to find the right length of time.
The fall can sometimes feel overwhelming! With kids back to school, activities starting, the dreaded return to making school lunches, and work projects ramping back up, it’s hard to find the energy to keep up with it all, especially if you are not getting enough sleep. Being tired increases your risk of getting into a car accident, increases your risk of mental health disorders, increases your risk of physical health issues such as high blood pressure and heart disease, and impairs your work/school performance.
Massage therapy has been shown to reduce anxiety, pain, and nausea in cancer patients. In recent studies, massage therapy has been shown to improve quality of life, decrease anxiety, increase range of motion and function, and improve body image post surgery. Two specific types of massage that can benefit cancer patients are lymphatic drainage massage and scar massage.
A research study revealed that a ten minute massage can trigger anti-inflammation signals in muscle tissue to help decrease pain in damaged muscles, and also produces an increase in the production of mitochondria cells, which contribute to muscle endurance and play an important role in the healing process.
Postnatal pregnancy massage is a wonderful way to take care of yourself, at a crucial time when all your energy and efforts are centered on caring for your newborn. Postnatal massage re-energizes you as a new mother, supporting the body in regaining its pre-pregnancy condition.
There are many joys in pregnancy, but with them come aches and pains. The aches and pains are due to the physiological changes affecting the musculoskeletal system and most of the organ systems. These changes start in the first week and continue throughout the pregnancy and some months after birth.
Tissues injured by acute trauma or chronic strain from overuse become tight and stiff. Scar tissue also builds up around these tissues and binds them together, creating pain, inflammation, and reduced mobility. YOUR HEALTH offers several soft tissue therapies to break up scar tissue and improve movement.
Strapping and taping techniques give support and stability to your joints and muscles without affecting circulation and range of motion, and can also help prevent injury and protect the athlete from re-injury whilst returning to sport. The tape limits the movement in an injured joint to prevent excess or abnormal movement and provides support to muscles surrounding the joint that might be under additional strain due to the ligament injury. Our chiropractors have experience with a variety of different taping techniques for both chronic and acute types of injuries.
Stretches should be performed both before and after activity. Stretches before activity (either occupational or sport) can be specific to the muscles to be used in the activity. Stretching for general permanent elongation of tissue can be performed after activity when the core body temperature is higher. Here are a few tips to help you the next time that you have to stretch.
Tendonitis is inflammation of a tendon. It is an overuse injury, caused by chronic overload of a tendon. At the beginning, you might feel pain only after you are physically active. But, if it progresses far enough, the pain can become constant with even the smallest of your daily activities.
According to the Pediatric Society, babies should always sleep on their backs to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). But, a constant position on their back can lead to cranial disfiguration (flattening of the back of the head). This is why it is so important for babies to receive supervised tummy time to encourage their proper development and growth.
As your workload increases, so do repetitive actions such as keyboarding and answering the phone. These routine tasks can add a level of physical stress to the emotional and mental stress of getting the job done. In fact, repetitive strain injuries have skyrocketed in the last two decades due to the increasing reliance on workplace technology. The good news is that a few simple changes to your office set-up can help make your job easier, safer and more efficient.
Temporal Mandiblar Joint (TMJ) Syndrome is a common source of headaches and jaw pain. TMJ refers to the Temporo-Mandibular Joint. This is the area where the lower jaw or mandible attaches to the skull at the temporal bone, just in front of and below the ears. TMJ syndrome can be caused by trauma, grinding or clenching of the teeth, disease, wear due to aging, or other habits, such as chewing gum or objects like pens or pencils.
Dr. Leann’s son, Benjamin Gerald Randle Morrison, was born March 27 at 12:19am, weighing 7 lb 11 oz and measuring 19 inches long. Hannah’s big sister duties have officially begun!
Reusable headrest covers now available To celebrate Earth Month, we are trying to limit our paper use. But, we need YOUR HELP! Starting April 1st, 2021, we will be selling super soft and adorable reusable headrest covers for only $10. Covers are machine washable and easily roll up to keep…
Please continue to wear a mask for appointments On Monday, March 21, 2022, the Ministry of Health Ontario lifted the mask mandate for most indoor public places. However, YOUR HEALTH Wellness Centre falls under the healthcare directives and we are still required to have masks worn at the clinic. These…
❄️Snow shovelling tips❄️ It’s that time of year again 🌨☃️ Winter weather comes with its own injuries, especially the all-too-common back, neck, and shoulder pain from improper snow shovelling. Here’s how to help prevent this: ❄️ Warm up for 5-10 minutes prior to shovelling to get your joints moving and…
What do you have planned for the new year? A new year often brings new resolutions and a new decade might seem like the perfect time to kick off some healthy lifestyle changes. If you have any questions about how to meet your health and wellness goals, our therapists are…
Seasonal Allergies: The Naturopathic Approach From a naturopathic viewpoint, allergies are often associated with weak adrenal, immune, and digestive functions. Natural treatments are used to support and improve those functions and to alleviate hay fever symptoms. Diet: identify any food sensitivities that can be contributing to the body’s overactive immune response. Acupuncture: works to balance…
Help us support our community! Through December, we are collecting food donations for the local Fare Share Food Drive. Food donations can be dropped off in the Fare Share bin at the clinic any time. If you need ideas, the food bank has a list of the most needed items….
Winter is here (and, sadly, so is the slush) For those who have in-person visits scheduled at the clinic, please remember to remove your outdoor shoes or boots when you come in the door to ensure our floors remain dry for everyone. Previously we’ve been able to provide slippers for…
December and January holiday hours The clinic is closed on Boxing Day and January 2nd. Please check with your therapist to see what their hours are during the holidays. Do you have unused benefits? Make sure that you maximize your extended health care coverage, including orthotics, as most benefits don’t carry…
Still looking for the perfect Valentine’s gift? You can purchase a YOUR HEALTH gift certificate in person or over the phone for any amount. If calling, simply have your credit card ready and call the clinic at 905.829.0724. You can pick up your gift certificate at the clinic or have…
How are you going to make 2019 YOUR HEALTHY year? We hope that everyone had a happy and healthy holiday! Whether you’ve made a resolution to exercise more, find the right work-life balance, or make healthier food choices, our therapists are excited to help you meet your healthy resolutions. Anxiety…
We’re still here for you during the province-wide lockdown We will continue to support our patients during the province-wide emergency lockdown. Chiropractic, massage, and naturopathy are not affected. Reflexology, reiki, and yoga are unavailable during this time. Please remember that you must complete a COVID-19 risk assessment questionnaire before each…
As you might have heard, we are carefully restarting offering services at YOUR HEALTH. We are returning on a gradual basis, first prioritizing patients with urgent treatment needs, and will be doing fewer treatments per day than we normally would. This allows us to reopen in a safe and measured…
Our essentials drive for Safetynet continues until March 14 We are still collecting feminine hygiene products, new packaged underwear (various sizes for the whole family are welcome), infant diapers (various sizes, larger ones are more in demand), and other hygiene essentials in support of Safetynet ( https://www.safetynetservices.ca/). Please feel free…
YOUR HEALTH is here for you Dear YOUR HEALTH families, We know everyone is going through a rough time and we want you to know that YOUR HEALTH is here for you! We are offering free 15-minute virtual health check-in appointments with your healthcare practitioners: Dr. Carole Smith, Dr Leann…