By Jonathan Handel Fall is here, and people are heading back to their regular schedules, whether that be work or school. For many, Summer with it’s time spent out of doors and active, is now being replaced by the more traditionally autumnal pursuit of sitting at a desk, and our bodies can already feel […]
By Yvette Marcek, Pilates Instructor, RMT Current studies continue to show that low back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, with the majority of cases considered ‘nonspecific’ low back pain. Many experts are suggesting that core strength (abdominal muscles, muscles of the low back, pelvic floor and hips) and flexibility are important to […]
By Nancy J. Brooks, RMT I’d like to invite you to consider how much you support your girls… your boobs!!! From my experience as an RMT, the amount of support from your bra that you give your girls is directly related to the amount of tension in your back, neck and shoulder muscles. If you […]
By Dr. Gita Gupta, BHSc, DC, CAP I think it’s time to discuss why so many of us experience daily neck pain, along with the associated headaches and shoulder pain. Firstly, we need to understand the main cause of it. Working Downtown, I tend to see a lot of patients with jobs that confine them […]
By Dr. Livia Chiarelli DC Calling all busy and motivated Torontonians! It’s time to stop suffering from back pain, neck and shoulder stiffness after a long day at the office. These aches and pains are often due to improper workstation set-ups. Redesigning your workstation will not only help reduce tight, sore muscles and joints but […]
