Muscle and Joint Blog

27th
Dec

Recipe of the Month! – Asian pulled chicken salad

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…

27th
Dec

What is all the fuss about the core?

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…

27th
Dec

Is Laying On The Floor Good For Your Back?

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…

27th
Dec

Car Safety Tip

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…

17th
Dec

Clinic Holiday Hours 2016

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!

17th
Dec

Lift Light to Shovel Right!

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…

Choosing the right pillow

29th
Nov

Choosing The Right Pillow

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…

Car Lumbar Supports - Should You Use One?

29th
Nov

Vehicle Lumbar Supports – Should You Use One?

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…

Chocolate Decadence Recipe Of The Month!

29th
Nov

Recipe Of The Month – Chocolate Decadence!

Inspired by the old-school, ultra-rich, mousse like chocolate cake that usually calls for a whole pound of chocolate, half a dozen eggs and lots of butter, this enlightened rendition has deep bittersweet chocolate flavor and dense melt-in-your-mouth texture. No one will guess it’s healthier. The secret is excellent natural cocoa powder and good quality bittersweet…

Did You Know:

You Can Book A Free Virtual Pain Consultation!

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.