What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a medical condition that occurs when there is pressure against the median nerve around the wrists. The carpal tunnel is a small area of bones and ligaments at the base of the hand, and it contains the median nerve. Sometimes swelling from the tendons or other sources can compress the nerve, …
Don’t Underestimate the Power of Good Posture
When was the last time you thought about your posture? As it turns out, sitting and standing correctly is essential to good health and well-being. If you’ve been slouching, it’s time to stand up tall and embrace the benefits of holding your body correctly. Bad posture develops out of habits such as watching TV or looking at your phone for …
Does Kinesio Taping Actually Work?
Maybe you’ve seen other active individuals with bright coloured tape on their limbs or torso. Or perhaps your chiropractor or massage therapist has recommended Kinesio taping for you. And now you’re curious. Does it actually work? In this article, we’ll dive into everything related to Kinesio taping. You’ll find out what it is, how it works and the overall benefits …
Suffering From Anxiety? Here’s How Naturopathy Can Help!
About one in every four Canadians will experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their lifetime. And contrary to popular belief, anxiety is more than just being overly worried. Anxiety can drastically impact your day-to-day life. It may prevent a person from participating in activities they enjoy or from socializing. It can even stop a person from leaving their …
Handling Stress in Stressful Times
In these uncertain times revolving around COVID-19, there are many stressors that can get you down. However, there are also various ways you can learn to handle them and cope. At Active Back To Health, we have a few pointers. After all, we are in this together. So, what is the best way to handle stress? What can you do …
My Neighbors Shoulder Story
We recently moved into a new neighborhood. A couple of days ago I saw my neighbor wearing a sling on his arm and moving in obvious pain. I went over to talk to him (6 feet distance) to ask him what happened. He told me he had fallen on the ice while trying to show his kids some of his …
10 Top New Year’s Resolutions for Good Back Health
You get ONE spine to last your entire lifetime. Looking after your back before it gives you problems only makes sense. We can help you do that. Here are 10 TIPS: Sleep Well –Getting 7-10 hours of restful sleep a night is important to your overall health. Move. Keeping active is KEY to longevity. Sitting has replaced smoking as the …
What’s Love Got To Do With It?
Remember the classic 80s Tina Turner song? “What’s love got to do with it? …What’s love but a sweet old fashioned notion.” Well it turns out that Tina was actually wrong about love, at least as far as heart health is concerned. Everyone knows that regular exercise, good nutrition and getting enough sleep are important for taking care of your …
Acupuncture Effective for Migraine Prophylaxis
Translation = acupuncture helps prevent migraines! According to a study that was published earlier this year in the JAMA internal Medicine (Journal of the American Medical Association) acupuncture is helpful in reducing migraine frequency, number of days with migraine and pain intensity. For anyone who has already tried acupuncture their response to the above would likely be “duh, tell me …
NEW YEAR’S HABITS VS RESOLUTIONS
Happy New Year, Everyone! I don’t know what it is about going from December 31 to January 1, literally one day to another, but it’s powerful! There’s a sense of a clean slate, a fresh start and that anything is possible. It’s also a time when people sit down to make their New Year’s Resolutions list. For those of you …
