The Wellness Zone

In the fall spirit.... don't wait to get some re-leaf with one of our lovely practitioners! 🍂

First day of fall!
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Fall always feels like its own New Year. A signal for a fresh start, time to change gears and get after your goals before another calendar year comes to a close.
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As always, if you need any help with your health and Wellness goals, don't hesitate to reach out to get any support you may need!

Back to school backpack tips!
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Last but not least, as you're going about your day, keep that bag nice and snug against your body. The further out the bag is from your body, the more load is actually going through your spine. Wear it right and wear it tight! You should be able to reach behind you, and just slide your hand behind your back - if you can't feel your bag and back at the same time, then your bag is too loose!

Hope everyone is having a GREAT back to school. If you need any support during the school year then
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To book your appointment today!

Back to school backpack tips!
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So, you've loaded up your backpack correctly with the weight well distributed and now it's time to put the pack on. Do you grab it from the floor and swing it onto your back? Maybe instead, use the same lifting techniques you would use anytime you load your spine!

Use your big muscles if the bag is heavier and put the weight on your back one strap at a time. Making your day to day awkward movements a bit easier for yourself can go a long way!

Back to school backpack tips!
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I know we're all guilty of it at one point or another - overpacking! Whether it's for a day at school or a weekend getaway, the rule of thumb for packing a backpack stays the same. Keep it to the stuff you know you'll need and don't pack a bag that's more than 10% of your bodyweight.

Think about that recommendation - a 200lb fully grown adult should only have about 20lbs of stuff in their bag!
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Distribute the items in a smart way as well. Keep the heavy items at the base of the bag and close to the body, and lighter items in the outer pockets. This helps keep the bag snug and the weight more evenly distributed.

Back to school backpack tips!
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Make sure when you or your little ones are heading off to do some daily learning that you aren't overloading your main piece of schoolwear!
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One of the more overlooked aspects of a school bag is the weight of the bag itself - no need for army-duty material! Pick a lightweight option to take stress off of your back. Make sure you also have adjustable options to make sure the waist and the straps can fit snug against your back, which helps distribute the weight of the bag evenly.

Over the next week, we'll be going over more tips and tricks for proper backpack usage to help reduce back pain throughout the school year! Make sure to tune in to keep your students' backs happy!
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Can we ask you for a favour?!
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Google reviews are truly one of the best ways to help out local businesses. By taking 2 minutes out of your day and visiting our profile on Google maps, it helps us pop up on top whenever someone is looking for the best chiropractic and massage therapy in town!
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When you visit us in clinic, you can also use your phone to scan a code, or now you can even just TAP your phone to leave us a Review.

You can also check out the link in bio for easy access to the review page!

Thank you everyone, for continuing to support us and help us every day!

Exercising and Pregnancy!
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The overwhelming evidence shows that for uncomplicated pregnancies, YES exercise is still good for you! Not only does it make your symptoms more manageable during pregnancy, it often makes the birthing process easier!
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Of course, as with any stage of life you should always take certain precautions and make sure that you're exercising properly without overloading your body. If you're unsure about exercising during your pregnancy then consult a healthcare practitioner who is aware of exercising guidelines!

First day of classes!
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Wishing all of our students, teachers, support staff, and parents a happy back to school today!