Tech Neck

 

Your smartphone or other device may be hurting your spine, muscles and joints. 📱

Here are some tips on how to avoid pain and injury from devices such as smartphones and tablets - commonly referred to as tech neck:

1️⃣ Take frequent breaks: Look up from your device to give your neck some relief from the added pressure and weight that looking down puts on your neck. ⌚

2️⃣ Sit up straight - It's important to maintain good posture and relieve your back and shoulders from the strain of being hunched over. 

3️⃣ Aim higher: Holding your device closer to eye level helps maintain a healthy posture. Give your arms and shoulders a break by propping up your device with a stand. 👀

4️⃣ Stretch - Avoid sitting in one position for too long. Move frequently and take breaks to stretch and walk around. 🚶‍♂️

5️⃣ Visit your Chiropractor - Chiropractors are spine, muscle and joint experts. They can provide advice, education and hands-on treatment to help relieve your tech neck pain. ✅

In Ontario, you can visit a chiropractor without a referral from a doctor, nurse practitioner or other health care professional. 👍

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Seasonal allergies can be frustrating as we are trying to enjoy the outdoors. 🌺

Some lifestyle things you can do to reduce your response to allergens include:

✅ Wash your clothes in hot water to destroy allergens 👕

✅ Shower after spending a long period outside to move pollen

✅ Use a saline nasal rinse to clear out pollen from your nose 👃

Some supplements that can help reduce seasonal allergies include:

VITAMIN C - acts as an natural antihistamine and antioxidant 🍊

QUERCITIN - Talk to your healthcare team to ensure you are taking the correct type

STINGING NETTLE - Once processed into a tea the leaves help reduce seasonal allergy symptoms 🍵

Be sure to speak to your health care team before taking any supplements as some can interact with medications.

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Golf Tips

 

⛳  Pain shouldn’t be par for the course. Get in golf shape to protect your back and improve your game, without the pain.

1️⃣ WARM UP AND COOL DOWN

Take a few minutes to stretch before and after your game. Start with a brisk walk, 10 to 15 minutes is ideal. Then do some dynamic stretching. 🚶‍♂️

2️⃣ STAY HYDRATED

Drink plenty of fluids before, during and after your golf game. Remember that once you are thirsty, you are already starting to dehydrate! 💦

3️⃣ PUSH, DON'T CARRY YOUR GOLF BAG

Push or pull your bag using a pull cart, and when possible take turns riding in a golf cart. If you prefer to carry your clubs, use a double-strap bag that evenly distributes the weight of your clubs across your body. If your bag gets too heavy, put it down and take a break. ⚠

4️⃣ CHOOSE THE RIGHT SHOES

Wearing golf shoes with good support and the proper fit can help prevent knee, hip and lower back pain. 👟

5️⃣ TAKE LESSONS

The right swing technique can do more than improve your game. It can also spare you unnecessary pain. Working with a professional is a great way to learn the basics. 👍

If you’re experiencing back pain, visit one of our Chiropractors to assess your specific needs and identify a course of action that’s right for you.

Contact us:

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