Now that gyms reopened earlier this week, many are itching to get back to lifting weights and using machines at their local gym. Although it may be tempting to pick up where you left off, it’s best to ease back into your routine slowly to avoid injury. No matter if you are into heavy weightlifting, […]
Tension Headaches? neck pain? stiffness? radiating numbness, burning and weakness in the arm and fingers? Does any of this resonate or sound vaguely familiar? If so, you may be the victim of bad posture. We all at some point in our childhood have memories of some adult telling us to straighten out our back/stop slouching […]
We may not always think about the post surgical management of an area following a cosmetic procedure such as liposuction, abdominoplasty, brazilian butt lift and others. In several cases once a procedure has been completed there can be very real sensations of tightness, stiffness and adhering of tissues. This is due to the tethering of […]
What is Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy and why is it important for me? Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy is a specialization of Physiotherapy, which targets the musculature that supports the pelvic organs (bladder, colon and uterus). The muscles that support these organs are most commonly injured/affected from things such as childbirth, heavy lifting, excess weight, surgery, or neurological […]
By: Carolyn Kierulf-Monaghan With COVID-19’s impact on gym closures and the constant uncertainty of when gyms will be open again, or how long they will stay open for – many people have adopted home workouts. But how can you exercise at home without the heavier weights or machines from a gym? (Especially since we all […]
Take care of your body, it is the only place you have to live.
– Jim Rohn
By: Keshia King Your feet…they are the first thing that hits the floor when you wake up in the morning. We underestimate the importance of this small part. You need them to get from point A to B when you walk, run or drive. They support you when you want to lift heavy weights or […]
Meditation and other strategies to start NOW! WHAT IS MINDFULNESS? Mindfulness is the awareness of being in the moment for yourself and your environment. It has the ability to allow people to focus on being present and ‘in the moment’. Check out this super cool video on why mindfulness is a superpower. WHY IS MINDFULNESS […]
New Year, Healthy Habits Since 2o20 is finally over, it’s time to take care of yourself. Everyone’s response to a year filled with uncertainties has proved to be different, with some indulging more, and moving less. Whether you believe in New Year’s resolutions or not, there’s no harm in doing your best to better your […]