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At the Muscle & Joint Clinic, we know that recovery, wellness, and healthy habits all start with balance. And sometimes, balance also means enjoying a little homemade dessert, especially one that brings the whole family together in the kitchen. These Pretzel Millionaire Bars are a perfect match of sweet, salty, creamy, and crunchy. They feature…

Most people think of a pillow as a “comfort item.” From a chiropractic perspective, it’s much more than that. A pillow is a 24/7 extension of spinal care: it either supports the work done in the clinic, or slowly undermines it every night. Research has started to catch up with what clinicians see every day:…

Staying active during the long Canadian winter can feel like an uphill battle. Shorter days, colder temperatures, and busy schedules make it easy to lose motivation, even for people who normally enjoy regular exercise. Harvard Health Publishing notes that nearly half of individuals who start a fitness routine stop within six months, often because motivation…

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) has become one of the most researched non-invasive treatments for chronic tendon pain, soft-tissue injuries, and postoperative rehabilitation. Once used mainly for kidney stones, it is now a trusted therapy in physiotherapy, chiropractic care, orthopedics, and sports medicine. Recent clinical trials and systematic reviews published between 2020 and 2024—including new evidence…

Chronic back pain can quietly take over someone’s life. It can disturb sleep, limit exercise, and make work and family responsibilities feel exhausting. Research from Harvard Health Publishing notes that while most people will experience back pain at some point, pain that lingers longer than 12 weeks is considered chronic and is usually more complex…

Halloween and fall are the perfect seasons to enjoy homemade treats that bring warmth and comfort — and few recipes capture that cozy feeling better than salted pumpkin caramels. With their smooth, buttery texture and subtle notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and maple, these bite-sized sweets are both festive and satisfying. While making caramel might sound…

If you’ve ever found yourself wide awake on Sunday night, replaying the upcoming week in your head, you’re not alone. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, nearly half of adults report losing sleep at least once a month due to stress. This pattern, often called “sleep anxiety” creates a frustrating cycle where worrying keeps you awake,…

When most people think about fitness, they often picture training large muscle groups such as the legs, back, or chest. However, one of the most powerful indicators of overall health lies in the hands and forearms. Grip strength, or the ability to firmly hold or squeeze an object, reflects far more than the strength of…

As the Toronto Blue Jays make their first World Series appearance in over three decades, fans across Canada are cheering them on. But behind every game-winning swing and lightning-fast pitch is a team of health professionals working to keep the players strong, flexible, and injury-free, including chiropractors. Book A Free Consultation! Blue Jay’s Chiropractor Dr….