Children and Backpack Safety Did you know that more than 50% of youths will suffer from at least one back pain episode during their school years? Each day, kids are carrying laptops, textbooks, and more, adding up to serious pounds of stress on their backs. With such a heavy load, injury can result more than [...]
Stretch Right For Your Run It’s the time of year when you can get outside and enjoy yourself without having to be too concerned about the weather. With no cold fronts coming in, and no icy ground to worry about, it’s the perfect time to start upping your running game. Or if you’re not quite [...]
A Pain In the Back Are you one of millions of people around the world that suffer from back pain? It's more common than you might think. Estimates say that up to 80% of the population will suffer from back pain at some point during their lifetime. Back pain can come on suddenly, or it [...]
Why Your Feet Matter (More Than You Might Think!) It’s tough to juggle it all in this day and age. Thinking about your health isn’t always the first thing on your mind. Your feet are, literally, the furthest in your body from your mind! But that doesn’t mean they don’t affect your health. In fact, [...]
I Have a Herniated Disc! Now What? A herniated disc is one of those health conditions that most people have heard of, but few very know what it means. With any luck, you’ll never need to experience it firsthand! But it’s important to understand what a herniated disc is, what the symptoms are, and what [...]
Your Complete Guide to Knee Pain No matter how many candles there were on your last birthday cake, you may find yourself suffering from a condition that can be difficult to resolve: knee pain. Knee pain can affect people of all ages and in any stage of life. Our knees endure a great deal of [...]
Happy 2026! Remember we are here to ensure you are as healthy as possible for 2026! Let's make 2026 your best year yet, and here are some tips. Especially the information about Keto diets. This time of the year we get a lot of questions about diets. How to Lift Without Getting Hurt It’s happened [...]
Shovelling Snow Done Right Winter is back! Now we have to hope for the best and prepare for the worst. It’s not uncommon to anticipate a light drizzling, only to wake up to inches of a beautiful white sea of snow. Much like all other opposing facts about snow and it’s maintenance, shovelling can be [...]
On Pins and Needles Have you ever sat in an uncomfortable position, then shifted and had an uncomfortable tingling sensation in one of your limbs? Everyone has, but you may not have thought about why that sensation occurs. If you change position and the pressure is removed, there’s no harm, no foul. But when a [...]
Backpack Tips For Back to School Is the Backpack the Correct Size for Your Child? The backpack should not hang more than 3-4 inches below the child's waistline. The lower it hangs, the more weight is placed on the shoulders. If your child leans forward when walking, the backpack is too low. It should also [...]