The Importance of a Proper Warm-Up
People who participate in sports can range from professional athletes to the most casual of weekend warriors, but they would all likely agree that some type of warm-up prior to physical activity is a good idea. But when people are asked to explain why warming up is...
Making Gardening an Enjoyable Experience
Summer is upon us once again, which means so is another gardening season and for many Canadians associated back, neck and extremity pain. Many of us fail to recognize the relatively high-intensity activity gardening can be on our bodies. Raking, hoeing, bending and...
Are You Injuring Yourself Without Knowing It?
Sedentary jobs requiring you to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time are more detrimental to your body’s physical health in the long term than a job with more strenuous physical demands. Studies show that the amount of stress and strain on the body dramatically...