Shrug Off those “Winter Shoulders”!

Shrug Off those “Winter Shoulders”!

Every year at this time, I notice that many of my patients are exhibiting significantly more tension stored in their upper dorsal musculature. By this I mean that their shoulders and neck muscles are tighter! I think that there are a number of factors that contribute...

What’s this about maintenance?

I had a patient ask me this morning about hip replacements. She is 70 years old. Her friends are all concerned about needing hip replacements and talk about problems with sciatica. She wondered if she should be doing something to avoid these conditions. I told her the...

The Healing Power of Gratitude

As a nation, we have dedicated a weekend holiday to focus on thanksgiving. While we will all enjoy the long weekend, we may be too busy cooking turkey or visiting relatives or just relaxing to have much time to actually reflect on gratitude. Being grateful has...
Depression:  Practical Tips for the Battle

Depression: Practical Tips for the Battle

It was National Mental Health week last week, but for those battling depression, this topic didn’t end with the week. 1 in 5 Canadians will deal with a mental health issue at some point in their life. The other four will be affected by a friend or loved one that...
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