Stretch & Skate Stretches for hockey players Hockey a great way to get fit and have fun. Starting Out: Invest in equipment, sticks and skates that suit your height and size. Be ‘head smart’ – wear your helmet with the cage, shield or visor properly secured. Sharpen your skates regularly for better performance. Repair or…
We believe that good health starts with good posture. Whether you are sitting, standing or lying down, it is important to maintain a neutral spine. What this means is having your spine in the most ideal position for you to stay well, strong and avoid injury. If we are not practicing good posture, or getting…
Back Safety While Snow Shoveling Living in Alberta means we are bound to get many snowfalls this winter. The task of shoveling snow is inevitable. It is very important to be conscious of your back when you are taking care of clearing your driveway and sidewalk. Here are some tips to prevent injuries related to…
Whiplash-Related Injuries What is Whiplash? Whiplash occurs when the neck and head are suddenly forced backward and then forward, putting the cervical spine through fast motions and extreme stresses. Most cases of whiplash are due to motor vehicle accidents (MVAs), usually when the person has been rear-ended in their vehicle. However, Whiplash is NOT exclusive…
Shoveling snow has become a regular and not so fun past time for Albertan’s. This year the snow hit early and many have already seen the fluffy white powder on the front of their lawns. Whenever the snow falls, someone has to be there to clear it, otherwise it can prove dangerous for yourself and…
Often known as ‘The Silent Thief’, osteoporosis is a common condition seen in older adults. It is depicted by a decrease in bone density. In other words, the bone quality has diminished. Osteoporosis likes to target the spine, pelvis and the upper leg (femur) and arm (humerus) bones. Those affected by osteoporosis have an increased…
This is not about a bikini. Finding your own healthy comfort zone should be about knowing when you feel your best and what your body needs in order to work the way it should. There are a number of surprising reasons that weight loss can contribute to overall better health.The Health Challenge urges you to…
Do you suffer from knee, hip, or lower back pain? How surprised would you be to discover that sometimes this is caused by poor foot biomechanics? Thanks to day to day living, our bodies go through a myriad of stresses. One of the most significant stressors on our bodies is the simple act of placing…
You know what I’m talking about, and it’s literally a pain in the butt! Before I get into this common complaint experienced by many, here is a brief anatomy lesson. The sciatic nerve arises from the lower back and is quite large compared to the other nerves in our body. It travels down the…
The Power of Three The world has focused on the number three for years in many different ways. It was used in the well-known children’s stories Goldilocks and the Three Bears, and not to forget The Three Little Pigs. Or have you ever heard of the saying ‘good things come in threes’? Or its negative,…