Back pain is a common issue experienced by many in Kanata, and it doesn’t spare those who lead active lives and frequent the gym. Dr. Josh presents a straightforward mobility routine in this video that can help alleviate stiffness and discomfort in the back.

During acute pain our body’s nervous system is activated to protect us against real or perceived threats to our tissues (muscles, joints, ligaments etc.). One of the effects of this protective nervous system is to dramatically change our motor outputs and movement patterns. Most of the time these changes are subconscious, so it can be hard to control how we’re moving differently.

It’s no secret that it’s good for our health to stay active. Fitness is important to longevity, it’s good for our hearts, and reduces our risk of cancer and diabetes. A missing component of many of my patient’s fitness plans is a strength component.

This blog will make the case for why the strength component is crucial, and arguably has the largest impact not just on our longevity but on our quality of life in our later years.

Every week, I see patients at my chiropractic office in Ottawa who are complaining about tension across the front of one or both hips. Tight hips are usually our body telling us that we’re sitting a ton without balancing our day with enough movement.

Most often, anterior hip tension isn’t painful, but it can be bothersome when we go to run, bike, or lift. This blog will cover a few of the muscles involved in generating this tension feeling and some strategies we can use to reduce it, as well as the considerations for specific sport applications.

We rely on our hips every time we move. Whether we’re walking, playing, golfing or cycling, we need a healthy blend of motion and stability throughout our hip area. If you’re interested in keeping your hips healthy starting today and avoiding trouble down the road, read on!

With most of us stuck at home, I wanted to provide tips for staying active and pain-free. I’m hoping to provide a few new ideas and blogs each week. I’ll focus on physical and mental health, and I’m open to suggestions for different sports, hobbies, and topics. Today’s blog dispels a few myths about immunity and provides some strategies for being proactive with our health.

Walking is the best. Honestly, the benefits are practically endless. If you don’t have something stopping you right now from going outside and taking a walk, then do it. But first, learn why it’s important with today’s blog.