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March on with some Spring in your step!

March on with some Spring in your step!

Did you know at least 80% of the general population has foot problems? This is a big deal – because foot problems can alter gait and may cause pathology in upstream joints (think the knees – hips – spine!). The two main functions of the feet and ankles are for...
Your Heart and Nervous System

Your Heart and Nervous System

“Your heart, while not shaped like the familiar symbol, is sort of like an upside-down pear, and it’s a testament to how AMAZING your body is! Your heart is a fist-sized muscle with a rounded bottom, smooth sides, and a thick arch of blood vessels at the top. It sits...
New Year, New ______?

New Year, New ______?

New Year New… Routine? New Desk Setup? I recently came across a study that was reviewing the impacts the pandemic had on the body in terms of musculoskeletal conditions (meaning, conditions of the nerves, joints, discs, muscles and other soft tissues). With most of us...
The Four Components of a Better Birth

The Four Components of a Better Birth

Consciousness, Empowerment, Skills and Practice    In the 1980s and 1990s, the concept of “active management of labor” became more prominent, which involved the use of medical interventions to speed up labor and reduce its duration. This included practices like...
Holiday Stress and Your Nervous System

Holiday Stress and Your Nervous System

How many of us are “stressed” in regard to the Christmas season? All the hustle and bustle, shopping, dinners and get-togethers… Did you know “stress” is a very natural bodily process against dangers? We interpret all the busyness as danger… and the body IS affected...
Snow Safety

Snow Safety

It’s that time of the year again… let’s discuss snow safety and how to keep your spine happy for the winter! Shovelling1 – start by doing a simple warm up. Do some shoulder circles, knee to chests, and a quick walk to increase blood flow and prepare your body. It is...