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Sports Injuries: Preventing and Treating
Exercise is an important part of life in order to become or stay healthy. For many of us here in Algonquin, sports are a fun way of burning extra calories, socializing and getting fit. Unfortunately, this also means the occasional sports injury, or a flare-up of an...
Six Easy Steps to Less Pain and More Energy
Do you sometimes feel sluggish, tired, achy, sore, or have low energy? Those could be signs that a daily routine of sitting for long hours in your car, at your desk, or at home watching TV is starting to wear your body down. Your body is meant to move, so the...
How to Be Healthier, Stronger and More Active
When you get right down to it, health doesn’t have anything to do with looking like a supermodel; it’s really about having a body whose every system is in good working order. The great news is that you have more control over everything happening in your body — from...
5 Ways to Relieve Neck Pain and Back Pain
Back and neck pain can stop you in your tracks, affecting your work and interfering with your recreational activities. It takes the fun right out of your day. How to Reduce Neck and Back Pain Your pain might be from a previous injury, arthritis, bad posture or another...
How Your Core Muscle Strength Affects Your Health
Do you ever find yourself slouching in a chair, slumping at the computer or your belly sticking out after standing for a while? This is a sign of core muscle weakness that can negatively affect your health and create long-term back or neck pain. What are Your Core...
Suffering with lower back pain? It could be your thighs…
Are you suffering with lower back pain? If you are, you are among the majority. That’s right, around 80% of people deal with lower back pain at some point in their life. If you are one of them, you know the inconvenience and frustration that is caused by frequent...
What are the Signs of a Torn or Strained Rotator Cuff?
A strained or torn rotator cuff can cause a dull ache deep in the shoulder and make it difficult to lift your arm or feels very weak. Is it painful when sleeping, especially if you lie on the affected shoulder? Difficult to comb your hair or reach behind your back? ...
Is Pain Stopping You From Getting Back in the Game?
Don’t let pain sideline you! There is nothing more exciting than taking on a new challenge, sport or activity. For most of us, the thrill of accomplishing a physical goal is what we live for. However, are you prepared to reach that goal? The term “weekend warrior”...
How Can You Stop That Nagging Neck Pain or Headache?
Do you find it hard to get comfortable at night because of the ache in your neck or do you suffer from headaches? Many people suffer from chronic neck pain, tightness and frequent headaches. Some people may try to mask the symptoms with popping Advil or Tylenol. Since...
Where is Your Pain Coming From?
If you are suffering from aches or pains, here are some important questions that can help you determine the root cause of the problem: How long have you had your pain? For example, acute low back pain may be from a muscle strain. Chronic low back pain is typical of...