Category Archive : Blog

As students head back to school this fall, backpacks once again become part of daily life. While they’re essential for carrying books, devices, and supplies, the wrong backpack—or the wrong way of using one—can place unnecessary strain on a child’s back, shoulders, and posture. With children’s spines still developing, it’s important to choose wisely and…

As the school year begins, gyms, playgrounds, and sports fields come alive again with kids running drills, laughing with teammates, and rediscovering the rhythm of practice. Youth sports are wonderful for building confidence, teamwork, and lifelong fitness habits, but the increase in training and competition also brings a greater risk of injuries. The encouraging news…

As kids settle into new classes, heavier homework, and more screen time, smart posture habits can prevent the neck, shoulder, and back aches that often pop up by October. The good news: small tweaks to desks, backpacks, and daily movement make a big difference—and help protect growing spines. Book A Free Consultation! Why posture matters…

At the Muscle and Joint Clinic, parents often ask: “Is it safe for my child to strength train or lift weights?” Decades ago, many experts were cautious, fearing injury or stunted growth. But current evidence paints a different picture: with proper supervision, strength training and even structured weightlifting can be safe, effective, and beneficial for…

Looking for an appetizer that satisfies your taste buds and supports healthy joints? This 20-minute Mediterranean flatbread delivers muscle-friendly protein, bone-loving calcium, and a hefty dose of anti-inflammatory phytonutrients—perfect for fuelling an active lifestyle or a recovery day after your chiropractic, physio, or massage session at the Muscle & Joint Clinic. Why It Belongs in…

  We’re thrilled to announce that the Muscle & Joint Clinic is launching a brand-new Stretch Clinic led by our in-house Registered Athletic Therapist (RAT). Think of it as personal training for your flexibility: a one-on-one, assisted-stretch experience that pinpoints tight spots, releases stubborn knots, and restores easy, pain-free movement. Book Your Free 30 Minute…

Pregnancy is a remarkable experience, but the same hormonal and postural changes that nurture new life often leave expectant parents with back aches, pelvic pressure, swollen legs, and disrupted sleep. At the Muscle & Joint Clinic we take a team-based approach—combining chiropractic, physiotherapy, and registered massage therapy—to help mothers-to-be stay comfortable, active, and confident right…

If you’ve ever felt pain travel from your lower back into your hip and down the back of one leg, you may have experienced sciatica. The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in your body. It begins in the lower spine, passes through the buttock, and runs down each leg to the foot. When that…

Over the past week I immersed myself in a fascinating two-hour episode of The Diary of a CEO featuring biomedical scientist Dr. Rhonda Patrick. Her evidence-packed discussion on exercise, nutrition and brain health kept looping in my mind because so much of it dovetails with what we teach at the Muscle & Joint Clinic. Below…