Get Stronger

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Getting stronger means increasing your muscle strength and increasing your resilience. Both are necessary to get you healthy and to keep you healthy.

Benefits of increasing your muscle strength

From a chiropractor’s perspective having good muscle strength keeps your spine stable, improves your alignment and posture, improves your athletic performance, reduces the chance of injuries, and helps improve your balance and coordination. Furthermore, increasing your muscle strength will help you withstand and continue to partake in physical activities around the house like gardening, yard work, home renovations, shovelling, and general house work.

Increasing your resilience

Resilience is your body's ability to respond effectively when you encounter stress. Building up your internal response to a stressful situation can help ensure you heal better and stay healthy.

The following articles explain how you can boost your muscle strength and resilience from treatments like chiropractic care to lifestyle strategies like eating healthier, exercises, sleeping better, and stress management.

Do I Have a Rotator Cuff Injury or a Shoulder Muscle Strain? How to Tell the Difference

June 28, 2026 by Dean Collins Leave a Comment

Shoulder pain can make even simple activities frustrating. Reaching into a cupboard, lifting groceries, or getting dressed may suddenly become painful. Many people wonder whether they have a rotator cuff injury or simply a strained muscle. The challenge is that these conditions often share similar symptoms. As a result, it can be difficult to know what is really causing the pain. While some shoulder injuries improve with time, others require a more thorough assessment. Understanding the … [Read more...]

Why Does My Shoulder Hurt When I Lift My Arm?

April 19, 2026 by Dean Collins Leave a Comment

Introduction You raise your arm to reach a shelf, put on a jacket, or lift a weight - and suddenly feel pain. It’s a common complaint I hear in practice. Shoulder pain with lifting often points to irritation in the muscles, tendons, or joints that guide movement. However, the exact cause isn’t always obvious. If you’re looking for a clear plan to address it, you can learn more about our approach on our shoulder pain treatment page. In many cases, the issue builds slowly. Small … [Read more...]

What Causes Sciatica? Understanding the Root of Leg Pain

March 21, 2026 by Dean Collins Leave a Comment

Sciatica is a common source of low back and leg pain. It can feel sharp, burning, or like a deep ache that travels down the leg. For some people, it comes and goes. For others, it lingers and becomes more persistent. So, what causes sciatica in the first place? If you’ve been dealing with symptoms that keep returning, it’s natural to want a clear answer. Understanding the cause is the first step toward finding real relief. What Is Sciatica, Really? Sciatica is not a condition on its … [Read more...]