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Static Stretching is when you hold a stretch for a given amount of time (up to 45 seconds), often in sets, without moving. You might do this standing, sitting, or lying down. For decades, people have included static stretching in their warm-up and cooldown routines to...

The word “metabolism” often comes up in the world of health and wellness. You know it has something to do with energy levels and maybe weight loss, but what is it exactly? And how do you know if you have a healthy one? The body’s metabolic function is multi-faceted...

Why does driving give me back pain? Firstly, car seats themselves are poorly designed. They are designed for safety in the event of an accident. A car seat forces our spine into a C-shape, so you lose that natural S -shape curve in the spine. The two main reasons why...

Women's health and fitness day - Tips for the menopause and beyond! You may be wondering, who am I to be helping you out and what do I know? Well, what I do know is that at least once a day I get asked a question about menopause and what can be done to help… What I...

Why your wallet can cause back pain and sciatica! Do you still sit down with your wallet in your back pocket? If so, then you need to stand up and take it out of your back pocket as this could be causing your lower back pain or sciatica. Sciatica refers to an...

How to keep your bones strong through exercise! This week I am talking about weight-bearing and resistance exercise and the benefits it can have on our bone health long term.I have been a gym goer since I was 15 years old, and when I was in my late teens to early...

Waking up feeling stiff and achy? Try these simple tips! It is estimated that the average person spends 33 years of their lifetime in bed, whether that be asleep or trying to get to sleep! That is a lot of time. So, it is not surprising that the positioning of our...

Where does health really come from and is it possible for all of us? It is not until we lose our health or get injured that we really consider how lucky we are to have it, and how much we take it for granted. When we do lose our health, the first thing most of us do...

National love your feet day this week! If you are getting adjusted at our office, you will already know how important your feet and footwear are to the rest of your body!  Our feet are our primary mode of transportation. They quietly and faithfully help us stand,...