Author: Cole Maranger
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How to get rid of a tree
With spring in the air, sun in the sky, and flowers shooting up, you may find it odd to read a chiropractor post about uprooting trees. But what if I told you that getting rid of a tree is the same process as diagnosing and treating a musculoskeletal condition? The muscles of the body can…
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From Slouch to Strong: postural exercises that fix your back
Whether you’re texting, lounging, sitting at the desk, or just feeling down, the slouch posture puts a lot of stress through the upper back and neck. It’s one of the most common things to seek out care because of upper back pain and headaches that come along with it. Here are some of the best…
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Time for some Monkey Business
As bipedal beings, humans spend a LOT of time on their feet. Whether you’re running, jumping, or going bananas, your feet support you every step of the way. It’s hard to compare our toes to the dexterity of a great ape’s but we can always increase our muscle tone and movement with a little monkey…
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Motion beats Perfection
Did you ever watch those 1980’s exercise tapes or the P90x DVDs? The new version of these exercise clips are the instagram and youtube fitness influencers with titles like, “Instantly fix your back pain” or “The 3 best exercises to fix your knee pain”. They may be showing you the BEST way to move or…
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Exercise and Flossing
I’m not sure about you but as a kid I had scheduled check ups with my dentist that were roughly 9 months apart. At each and every appointment, I was told how to brush, when to brush, and that I should really start flossing more. In between those appointments, I had ample time to build…
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Why your head hurts (and how to reduce headaches)
A long day at work, a big storm rolling your way, and my neck has been killing me! What a headache! Today we’re talking about the different types of headaches and how to get them to calm down. As a disclaimer, some headaches are medical emergencies and will not be covered in this article. If…
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Pain in the leg? Differentiating sciatica vs SI joint pain
One of the most common patient complaints that we see at Westside Chiropractic is back pain that travels down the leg. Whether from a big lift at the gym, a workplace injury, or just something that flares up over time, the question of “what is causing my leg pain?” is one that is commonly asked.…
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Mind over Spine: Using Word Cues for Better Posture
Are you struggling to remember to fix your posture? Using word associations from the things all around you is a good way to train your brain to sit taller, stand straighter, and move about your day with confidence. You’ll go from someone who has family and friends poking your back or telling you to “straighten…
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OUCH: How to Tell Where Your Pain is Coming From
Pain can be a frustrating experience, especially when it’s hard to pinpoint where and why it’s happening. This article is going to give a framework for what bones, muscles, and nerves typically feel like when they are the pain initiators. Starting with the most common aggravators – the muscles! Muscles can give different sensations depending…
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What’s the Deal with Ergonomic Snow Shovels?
With Canadian seasons changing from winter to spring like an alternating current motor, we have been bringing snow shovels to and fro to clean up mother nature’s bounty of slush. On my walk to work, I witnessed many houses that had typical shovels, some that had pushers, and others with ergonomic shovels. Some houses bought…