Guest Author: Jennifer McGregor of PublicHealthLibrary.org Entrepreneurship is exciting, but it's also stressful. When the burden of success rests entirely on your shoulders, it's easy to sacrifice your personal needs in service of your professional goals. That's why it's so important to be intentional about self-care - by taking steps to stay healthy and whole, you can avoid burnout and steer the business with a clear head. Create an Ergonomic Workspace Whether you work from home or in an office, ergonomics matters. A well-designed workspace is essential for neck ..read more

Backpacks can affect your children's health. Carrying a heavy load that is unevenly or improperly distributed can result in poor posture; and even distort the spinal column, throwing it out of alignment. This can cause muscle strain, headaches, back, neck and arm pain, and even nerve damage. More than 50 per cent of young people experience at least one episode of lower back pain by their teenage years. Research indicates that this could be caused, to a great extent, by improper use of backpacks. Prevention is key to avoiding injury. If you haven't already, now is a good time to teach y ..read more

With the ongoing stress of the pandemic, many people of feeling it in their jaw. According to a recent study, prevalence of facial and jaw pain increased by 12% since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The jaw joint, also known as the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is located on either side of the face directly in front of the ear. It connects your lower jaw to your skull and it allows your jaw to open and close to facilitate activities such as eating and speaking. Is your jaw stiff and sore when you wake up? Do you find yourself clenching or grinding your teeth? Does your jaw pop, click, ca ..read more

Springtime is in full swing, but as a global pandemic rages on, this year feels a little different. While many of us have moved beyond the paralyzing fear we felt at the start of the pandemic in 2020, with lockdown measures still in place, a new feeling has emerged. The New York Times called it languishing: the unsettling feeling of stagnation and emptiness, a void between depression and flourishing. Coping for me came in the form of buying and watching my new houseplants grow. At my best, I’m an erratic plant-parent where the only consistency is inconsistency - overwatering, underwatering, t ..read more

Cupping has been around thousands of years in both Asia and the Middle East. Cupping has recently gained popularity in North America after being seen on celebrities and athletes.  What exactly is Cupping?  It's an ancient form of therapy where suction is applied to the skin for several minutes using "cups". It is often combined with massage and acupuncture. The discoloration often seen after cupping is due to broken blood vessels just beneath the skin, much like a bruise. The suction draws fluid to the area by opening up blood vessels.  What does it do? Cupping ..read more

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​Things will look a bit different in the office as we have made many changes to keep you and your family, and our team safe.  What we are doing to ensure your safety during your visit: Daily COVID-19 Pre-screening of all patients and team members. You will receive an online questionnaire 2 hours before your visit. In-person questionnaire will also be available for those without email access. To aid in social distancing we have significantly modified our appointment schedule to allow for adequate spacing of patient visits. Wherever possible, we will implement a one in, one out ..read more

I often find poor sleeping habits contribute to chronic neck or back issues. A question I commonly get asked is: what is the best way to sleep for good posture? Read on to find out. ✅Sleeping on your back or side keeps your spine in the most neutral position, If you choose to sleep on your side, make sure to support your pelvis with a pillow between your knees. ✅Take a look at the type of pillow that you use. If you sleep on your back, you need a lower pillow. Remember that the neck is what really needs to be supported vs. your head. If you sleep on your side. there’s a bigger negative spac ..read more

Happy Posture Month! In honour of posture month, I will be posting posture tips on my Instagram page @drevechoe as well as some on the blog throughout the month of May ..read more

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