Fall is a beautiful season, but it comes with its share of chores. Raking leaves, trimming trees, and preparing your yard for winter can be strenuous, especially on your back. As a chiropractor in Edmonton, I often see patients struggling with back pain after tackling fall cleanup. Fortunately, you can prevent back pain during fall cleanup with a few simple strategies. Warm Up Before You Start Before you dive into yard work, take a few minutes to warm up your muscles. Stretching helps … [Read more...]
Prevent Back Pain when Shovelling Snow
It's that time of year again when the white blankets of snow descend upon Edmonton transforming our city into a winter wonderland. But along with the beauty of snow comes a potential hazard we should all be mindful of: back pain when shovelling snow. Today I'm here to share some invaluable tips on how to prevent back pain when shovelling snow. Understanding the risk factors Before we dive into the solutions, let's understand the factors that contribute to back pain when shovelling … [Read more...]
Prevent Low Back Pain: 10 tips
Are you tired of battling low back pain that keeps coming back? Low back pain affects millions of people, causing discomfort and limiting their daily activities. Being an experienced chiropractor, I have witnessed many patients become frustrated and exhausted with flare-ups with their low back. The good news is that you can prevent low back pain. In this blog post, I will give you ten tips you can use to help prevent low back pain. Let's dive into these essential strategies and bid farewell … [Read more...]