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 [...]
Originally posted by the Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors Having a young child is hard. This isn’t exactly breaking news to any parent. Most new parents can foresee the mental exhaustion that comes with the gig; long days, sleepless nights, forever being on your new, tiny boss’ schedule. What most new parents don’t realize [...]
Originally posted by the Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors Golfing season is upon us. With the weather heating up, some of us will be dusting off our clubs and refocusing on our short games. As frustrating as the game of golf can be, it can be even more frustrating to develop a painful injury [...]
Originally posted by the Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors Sciatica is one of the most searched terms for people seeking help for musculoskeletal conditions. It’s also one of the most misunderstood conditions, even to those who suffering from it. What is sciatica? Sciatica is actually a set of symptoms rather than a diagnosis for [...]
Originally posted by the Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors The first time you experience Wry neck, you immediately know something is wrong. Even the smallest movement is excruciatingly painful. You aren’t able to turn your head without pain. You may feel like you’re not even able to get out of bed without help if [...]
Originally posted by the Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors March is typically the month Albertans become bitter at most of the country’s weather patterns. In many places, Canadians are trading their toques, mittens and gloves for baseball caps, spring jackets and even, dare I say, t-shirts. Albertans, however, typically must concede that we’re probably [...]
