Muscle and Joint Blog

30th
Jun

Mind, Body And Back Pain

If you have ever suffered from back pain, you know how debilitating it can be. Simple tasks such as sitting to standing, or putting on shoes can become excruciating. In fact, I have had many new moms tell me that their back pain experience was worse than the pain they felt during labor and delivery. …

31st
May

Creamy Salmon Pasta Salad

Fresh salmon and fresh veggies, that you probably have in your fridge, make up this easy salad. Fresh salmon takes approximately the same amount of time to cook as the pasta but go with canned if that’s what you have on hand. Growing up by the sea, I’ve eaten a fair amount of salmon and…

31st
May

Traveler Tips – Keeping your back healthy during plane travel

As the summer approaches, Ontarians are trading their toques, mittens and gloves for baseball caps, spring jackets and even, dare I say, t-shirts. The summer is the perfect time for Ontarians to take a break from winter and fly off to warmer destinations. Unfortunately, plane trips, whether they be long or short, can take a…

31st
May

Get To Your Ideal Weight This Summer

By Dr. Tanvi Tijoriwala, Naturopathic Doctor   Have you ever felt frustrated because you have been dieting and working out for some time, but the number on the scale doesn’t seem to budge?  If you have tried everything from the keto diet to calorie counting to HIT workouts to yoga and nothing seems to work to…

31st
May

The Best Time To Exercise May Differ Between Men And Women

A recent study published in the Frontiers of Psychology the best time of day for men and women to achieve the best results from exercise.  The study of 30 men and 26 women – all active and healthy, and between 25 and 55 years old – lasted 12 weeks and monitored the effects of a…

31st
May

Exercise Your Arthritic Joints!

One of the most common misconceptions I encounter at the clinic is the idea that exercising arthritic joints is harmful. This may be true for severely arthritic and injured joints, but for the majority of people, this is not the case. A new draft guideline by the National Health Service in the UK is encouraging…

29th
Apr

Garden Pain Free!

Gardening is a great way for you to stay active and have fun in the sun. Unfortunately, many Ontarians sustain gardening injuries that can be easily prevented with a little know-how. In fact, today I had a patient complaining of low back after lifting ten bags of soil from his car to the backyard!  If…

29th
Apr

How To Choose The Best Shoes

When it comes to everyday shoes, many of us don’t put much thought into the pair we grab from the closet. However, our everyday shoes often end up being the ones we spend the most time in. Whether it’s running errands, taking the dog for a quick walk around the block, or heading to the…

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We understand that being in pain is not a choice, and it can present you with many questions. This is why at the Muscle and Joint Pain we offer free, no strings attached consultations with a doctor. This allows you the opportunity to get answers fast, and be guided towards the treatment method that can deliver the best results.