Introduction Chiropractic can benefit anyone at any age, as we all have spines and nervous systems that need to be looked after. Chiropractic can provide many benefits to people in the elderly population. Therefore, it can have a positive effect on many aspects of their lives. This is especially important as we have an aging […]
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When did you last brush your teeth? I would be surprised if it was more than 24 hours ago. And why did you brush them? Because they were sore or you had cavities? Probably not. You probably did it because you know it’s good to keep your teeth clean if you want to still have
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Your feet are the 2 things that take you everywhere throughout your day. Imagine if they were in pain all the time and you couldn’t use them… Ask anyone who’s had plantar fasciitis or any other foot injury – it’s no walk in the park (pun intended). Whether you’re an avid runner, working on your
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Once you start going to a chiropractor you can’t stop If you are seeing a chiropractor or have mentioned you are considering it to a friend you may have heard this little lie “once you start going to a chiropractor you can’t stop”. This myth may be because many people who start going to a
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Why is proper posture so important? Is it for the way you look? Sure, people definitely look better when they fix their posture. But regardless of esthetics, your posture is actually key to how your body functions in more ways than one. Take muscles for example: when you’re sitting with your head forward, your posterior
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Here’s one thing you probably already know: the human body was not designed to sit at a desk all day. Our bodies require constant movement, so any job or activity that keeps you in one position for a long time (ie. office work and video games) can have negative effects on your body. The most
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SQUAT MOBILITY: TFL lacrosse ball (6/7) In the final 2 days of our squat series, we will pull out the lacrosse ball to work on freeing up the muscle and myofascial around the hip. This will be a painful experience if you haven’t done it before but the more you do it, the more the
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SQUAT MOBILITY: Cossack squat (5/7) Cossack squats great dynamic stretch that can be used before squats or as a strength movement by itself. Start with your bodyweight and try holding a weight out in front to make it a strength movement. This exercise is great because it targets side-to-side movement which provides the hip muscles
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SQUAT MOBILITY: Squat to stand (hamstring stretch included) (4/7) This movement combines squat mobility with a hamstring stretch making it a very efficient drill to throw into your warm-up. STEPS for squat to stand mobilization (hamstring stretch) Stand with your feet hip-width apart, toes slightly out. Grab your toes, or if you lack flexibility grab
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SQUAT MOBILITY: Groiner stretch to open up the hips (3/7) This is pretty much a deep lunge in what resembles a sprint start position and it’s a great way to open up the hips as a warm-up before a lower-body workout or to be done as mobility exercises on your off days. STEPS… Start in
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