The word ‘diet’, ‘low-fat’ and ‘calorie-wise’ may make you think that the food you are eating will help to keep your waistline slim, but is that really the case? Research into artificial sweeteners indicates that sugar substitutes might be causing more harm than good. Part of the reason artificial sweeteners can lead to weight gain…
Pull apart a ready-roasted chicken to whip up this healthy, vibrant, low-calorie dish in just 20 minutes and under 400 calories per serving! Ingredients 1 small roasted chicken, about 1kg ½ red cabbage, cored and finely sliced 3 carrots, coarsely grated or finely shredded 5 spring onions, finely sliced on the diagonal 2 red chillies, halved and thinly…
Has anyone ever told you to workout your core? Does this image come to mind: What is the core and why do we need to work it out? Let’s explore: The word ‘core’ describes a group of large muscles in the torso. These muscles include the…
Laying on the floor is a great way to stretch your back. All day you may be sitting in the car, at work or at home and your spine is constantly bent forward in flexion like the picture on the right: This puts tremendous pressure on the spine, the muscle and the joints. This can…
The streets are quite slick out there this time of year. This is also the time we see more people injured in motor vehicle accidents. Injuries don’t only occur at high speeds, minor fender-benders can result in whiplash injuries, headaches and more. To help protect yourself this winter, here is a quick safety tip to help…
Please note clinic hours over the holidays will be the following: December 24th: Open 10am to 3pm December 25th: Closed December 26th: Open 10am to 1pm December 27th: Open 3pm to 7pm January 1st: Closed Happy Holidays!
Snow Shovelling Winter weather can pack a punch and, with the season’s heavy snowfalls, injuries often result. Improper snow shovelling is often to blame. But shovelling out after a storm doesn’t have to leave you stiff and sore. With a little know-how, you can clear your driveway without the all-too-common back, neck and shoulder pain…
Following up on our discussion last month on good sleeping positions this month we will take it a step further by discussing how to choose the right pillow. This is a question we get asked often at the clinic, especially after someone has hurt their neck. Sleeping on a bad pillow can lead to muscle…
If you have a long commute and are experiencing back pain, a lumbar support seat cushion may be right for you. Driving can put considerable stress on the lower spinal muscles and joints, leading to pain and discomfort. Add the aggravation of driving and the stop-and-go traffic, chances are your back is not too pleased…