Originally posted by the Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors Dance is a beautiful art form. The hallmark of a great dancer is one who incorporates fluidity and mobility into their movements. This also means a dancer is one who places tremendous stress on their body. As of 2011, 35 per cent of Canadian children [...]
Originally posted by the Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors Tennis elbow is a misleading name for a common injury. Despite the name, tennis elbow is not just a concern for Serena Williams or Roger Federer. While tennis players can be affected by this problem, it also affects baseball players, swimmers, carpenters, plumbers, meat cutters, [...]
Originally posted by the Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors Sleep. All of us could probably use more of it with our go-go lifestyles. A good night’s sleep is essential to our overall health and well-being. It can be frustrating, when we do get around to getting some shut-eye, we can wake up with neck, [...]
Originally posted by the Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors When most people think of the work a chiropractor does, their thoughts immediately go to correcting problems with the back, neck, spine, etc. Perhaps, the last place you’d expect a chiropractor to relieve pain is in your jaw. Your chiropractor may be able to relieve [...]
Originally posted by the Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors The Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors has long been a huge proponent of backpack safety for children. That’s why, as the pencils are sharpened, the smell of fresh Velcro litters the air, and your kids come to the realization their summer is coming to [...]
Originally posted by the Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors Research has shown, sitting at work accounts for one-third to one-half of sitting time. Sitting at your desk, in meetings and in your car to and from work, are common for most people. You’re most likely sitting while reading this blog. Sitting for prolonged periods [...]
Originally posted by the Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors How many of us loved the sensation of spinning around in a circle to make ourselves dizzy as children? We spun and spun and spun, were dizzy for a few seconds and laughed it off. Vertigo sufferers feel this dizzy sensation constantly and it can [...]
Originally posted by the Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors Headaches are a common inconvenience for many Albertans. They can seemingly strike at any time. Nearly 90 per cent of women and about 70 per cent of men will get a tension headache during their lifetime, while 37 per cent of women and 21 per [...]
Originally posted by the Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors Cycling in Alberta has seen a spike in popularity, trading in the car for a bicycle has become more commonplace than ever. Some cyclists strap on their helmets and ride for exercise or enjoyment while others view cycling as a way to protect the environment [...]
Originally posted by the Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) week runs May 1-7. During NAOSH week, anyone in the workplace, whether they work at a desk or on their feet, are encouraged to learn about how to make safety a priority. We reached out to a guest [...]
