One side of the body tighter than the other? If so, perform your favorite stretches in a 2:1 ratio so that you double up your stretches on the tighter side. … [Read more...]
Health Tip: Ensuring Balanced Muscles
If you find that one side of your body is tighter than the other when performing your favourite stretches throughout the day, consider performing the stretches in a 2:1 ratio for the tight:loose side. By doubling up the number of tighter side stretches this will help to balance out both sides. … [Read more...]
Health Tip: Neck Pillow
Looking at purchasing a new pillow but unsure of the cervical type pillows? Try rolling a towel up and placing along the bottom edge of your pillow. When sleeping on your back this will fill the space between the back of your neck and the mattress. When sleeping on your side this will fill the gap along the side of your neck between your ear and shoulder and the mattress. If you find sleeping improves over the course of the week with one of … [Read more...]
Health Tip: Sitting 8+ hours a day?
Recent study suggests that the effects of sitting for 8 hours a day at work can be offset by 60 minutes of exercise. Take home message: it's crucial to get up and move as much as we can each day. (The Lancet Ekelund et al. 07/27/16) … [Read more...]
Health Tip: Stretching
Try your favourite stretches every 15 to 20 minutes, for a count of 5 to 15 seconds, so the day to day stress on your body is minimized. Your body will thank you for it! … [Read more...]