Office Ergonomics Review: Is your workstation kind to your spine?
For those who work at a desk all day, it’s important to recognize that although it’s not physical labour, there is a physical toll on your body! Prolonged hours of sitting can cause stress to the body if you’re not sitting correctly, or posture is poor, or if your monitor or keyboard are not in […]
Time for Travel! Luggage Lifting Review
Dr. Amelia Fratnik, Chiropractor Ah yes! It’s that time of year that many people consider “getting away” or travel to see family over the holidays. It’s also that time when chiropractors see many patients coming in with neck, shoulder, or back pain after straining their joints and muscles due to improper lifting and carrying of […]
Summer Fit Tips
In summer our thoughts turn to Canada’s great outdoors, and pursuits such as golfing, running or gardening. Being active can help you maintain a healthy weight, flexibility and good posture, build strong bones, and relieve stress. Recreational activities are a great way to enjoy these benefits while having fun. Whether you pick up a garden […]
Would Orthotics Help?
You do not have to have foot pain to necessitate the use of custom foot orthotics. In cases where there are foot symptoms, an evaluation would focus primarily on foot biomechanics. However, there is always the potential link to some other area of imbalance or dysfunction that can lead to foot problems. Take for example […]
“Tech-Neck”- Tips on How to Avoid the Strain on your Neck While Using Your Devices
Dr. Amelia Fratnik, DC So this pandemic situation has created another boom in patients complaining of pain in their neck, shoulders and upper back in particular due to the increased use of technology devices or laptop computers while isolating, studying, or working from home. This doesn’t mean that you or your family members necessarily need […]