Self Care Blog
Why blood flow is important for athletes Exercise is surely important for improving circulation, but how is circulation important for improving exercise? The more active you are, the more energy your body requires; as you move, the body’s metabolic rate increases and muscles demand more oxygen. More energy is needed to continue exercising without fatigue,…
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What is more relaxing than reading in bed? Reading in bed with good posture! Unfortunately, there is no correct nor ideal posture for reading in bed, and most spinal care specialists would recommend not doing it! But that’s not human nature and, acknowledging that the allure of recreating in bed is strong, we must do…
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Conservative remedies for combating snoring Snoring may make you the target of family jokes, or incur you the ire of a disgruntled bed partner, but studies show that there is a darker side to snoring. Of those who snore, 75% are thought to suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. It’s no wonder that once people become…
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Your spine has four essential curves These are, from top to bottom: The cervical curve: 7 vertebrae, concave curve Thoracic curve: 12 vertebrae, convex curve Lumbar curve: 5 large vertebrae, concave curve Sacral curve: 5 fused vertebrae which connect to the 4 fused vertebrae of the coccyx, convex curve. Describing this spring-loaded, S-shape, helps us…
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What does spinal longevity mean to you? To us, it means an old age free of back pain; furthermore, it means an old age with independence of mobility. And while there will be many intangible factors that contribute to your spinal health, it is important to exercise control over the factors which you can in…
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Degenerative Disc Disease is a misnomer Degenerative disc disease is a common diagnosis, even among people in their 30s. Many people become scared at the idea they could have degenerative disc disease at such a young age- “How much worse will it be when I am in my 60s,” is a common refrain. But the…
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Stagnation is the norm How familiar is this weekday schedule: 1 hour of commuting 6-8 hours sitting at the office 2-4 hours sitting at home recreating or in front of screens Let’s apply the scope of circulation to this scenario: when you sit for this long each day, your blood circulation becomes stagnant. When your…
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Self-care for your back pain Most cases of non-specific back pain will see the body heal itself in a matter of weeks; conventional wisdom states that if the pain hangs around for longer than four weeks, you should seek the help of a qualified health professional. But one month is plenty of time for you…
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What mother wouldn’t say no to a shorter, easier labor in hindsight? Much of the so-called typical pains of pregnancy are caused by instability at the base of the spine, onset by pelvic misalignment. This misalignment is caused by hormonal and physical changes that loosen ligaments in the pelvis to make way for the passage…
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The mechanics of the core Using your core properly is one of the most powerful ways you can influence the health of your spine and maintain its integrity long into life. Unfortunately, fewer people than ever even know what their core is, let alone how to use it properly. Understanding your core is a key…
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