Health and Wellness Blog
CAN I GET RELIEF FROM MY HEADACHES AND MIGRAINES?
June 10th, 2019
Have you had a trauma to your head or neck? Have you ever been involved in a motor-vehicle accident, or had a blow to the head or sustained a concussion? Do you know that you have certain triggers that bring on your headaches or migraines? Triggers for either headaches or migraines could be […]
Read MoreERGONOMIC TIPS TO REWORK YOUR WORKSTATION
February 22nd, 2019
• Your computer monitor should be at least at arm’s length; your eyes should naturally fall a third of the way down the screen. • Keep items you use most often close by, lesser-used items at arm’s length, and seldom used items farthest away. • Get a headset to avoid cradling the phone between your […]
Read MoreBEING S.M.A.R.T. ABOUT COMPUTER USE
January 9th, 2019
HEALTHY COMPUTER HABITS In today’s world, most of the members of our family will spend a significant amount of time in front of a computer screen daily ( be it a normal PC, laptop, pad or mobile device), with resultant aches and pains that could be felt in the neck, shoulder, upper and lower back, […]
Read MoreWhat are the Differences Between Dry Needling, Intra-Muscular Stimulation (IMS) & Acupuncture Needling into A-Shi points?
November 1st, 2018
This article provides definitions on dry needling, intra-muscular stimulation (IMS), and acupuncture needling into A-Shi points. It further explores which patients would benefit most from these treatments.
Read MoreWhat is the Best Sleeping Position if I Have Back, Neck or Shoulder Pain?
October 8th, 2018
We are all built so differently, so there is no one solution for everybody in terms of what is the best sleeping position. However, there are general guidelines you can follow, that should help you get a better sleep.
Read MoreTop 10 Reasons to See a Physiotherapist
October 2nd, 2018
Physiotherapists are trained to treat ailments of the muscles and skeleton. Here are ten reasons to determine if you need to see a physiotherapist.
Read MoreM.E.A.T. Instead of R.I.C.E. for Soft Tissue Rehabiliatation
August 31st, 2018
For many decades , the acronym R.I.C.E. has been used to treat all acute soft tissue injuries (viz. muscles, tendons and ligaments). Enter MCE or M.E.A.T.- these are two new acronyms meant to replace R.I.C.E.
Read MoreA Comprehensive Full-Body Strengthening Program using Exercise Bands
July 7th, 2018
We present you with a list of exercises you can do for postural strengthening for Health Maintenance.
Read More