Highlands Wellness Blog
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Back Pain At Work
Many folks in Ottawa deal with back pain at work. In my practices in Westboro and Centretown I see aches and pains daily in the office, so today I’ll share some helpful tips and strategies I use as a chiropractor for getting relief quickly!
What are the first signs of hip problems?
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!
Is Chiropractic care good for back pain?
Almost everyone experiences back pain in their life, and our current healthcare system struggles to help. Learn why chiropractic care is an excellent choice to save you time and money next time your back is sore.
Do Family Doctors Recommend Chiropractors?
When we get sick we see our family doctor. When our back hurts, our family doctor works with a team to get us better. Chiropractors are a valuable member of the team that helps with musculoskeletal pain. This blog will discuss the role that high-value chiropractic care plays in a healthcare team.
Healthy @ Home Series: How can I correct my posture?
Posture is a hot-topic. Some folks blame every problem in existence on bad posture, meanwhile others live their whole lives never giving it a second thought. Let’s talk about “good” posture, and strategies that will keep your back feeling even better!
Healthy @ Home Series: Does Chiropractic Help Immunity?
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.
Go For a Walk... like right now!
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.
Is Chiropractic Care Safe?
This blog is all about the safety of Chiropractic Care. Modern, evidence-based Chiropractic Care is low-risk and effective for back pain, neck pain, and headaches. Let’s dig into the research to support an approach combining lifestyle, education, movement and manual therapy.
Getting Smart About Neck Pain
I have had neck pain on-and-off for years. As I aspire to be a lifelong student and learner, I find myself reading often, and I’ve chosen to set goals and be proactive to prevent neck pain from interfering with my day. This blog post will talk about the SMART goal-setting framework, which is a phenomenal tool for designing goals to improve our health.