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 […]
Radon gas – a whole new meaning to ‘hot’ real estate
Radon is a radioactive gas released from the decay of naturally occurring uranium in the soil. It’s naturally present in the earth under your home, and enters through cracks, or around pipes and drains. Radon gas is heavier than air and concentrates in the lower level of your home. It has no taste, colour or […]
Safeguarding our Cardiovascular Health through Lockdown
There are thousands of studies accumulating in the scientific literature about the toll of lockdowns on the mental and physical health of our global community. While some have found a way to thrive in this environment, many are struggling. As I’ve been delving into the literature from around the world, I realize the effects of […]
“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 […]
Caring for the caregiver: the “sandwich generation” that is worried about aging parents and dependant children.
Vij Richards, RN, RP Chances are that if you got into parenthood in your later years you maybe facing this dilemma of caring for elderly parents and meeting the demands of your children’s needs. We are all in some way coping with unfamiliar expectations as we navigate this pandemic. And when do your needs get […]