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DOS AND DON’TS OF LOWER-BACK PAIN EXERCISES

Do you know that exercise is a great way to prevent and treat lower back pain? But it is worthy of note that some physical activities can cause more harm than good? So, to think of anyone to help your back pain, you need to be well informed about the best exercises to opt for and those to avoid.

Reducing Menstrual Pain with Exercise

Exercising while in pain caused by menstruation may be the last thing on your mind. However, research has shown that regular exercise, including during your menstruation, can be an effective tool for pain management.

Why Posture Affects Your Health & How Massage Therapy Can Help

Do you often find yourself slouching at your desk, when waiting in line at the store, or even when you’re walking? In this blog, we will discuss factors that contribute to poor posture, its resulting negative health effects, and how posture can be improved.

Why Sitting is the New Smoking & How Exercise Can Help

Did you know that sitting for extended periods of time can be detrimental to your health? Read more to learn how to combat the negative effects of too much sitting. 

What Kind of Pain do You Have?

Pain can be divided into 3 main types: Nociception, Inflammation, and Neuropathy. Read our blog to learn more.

Top 5 Benefits of Pilates

Pilates is system of mind-body exercise that emphasises alignment, breathing, developing a strong core, and improving coordination and balance. Read on to learn about the top benefits of Pilates. 

Avoid Running Injuries with these Easy Tips

Word on the tracks is that running injuries are extremely common but also preventable. Whether you’re an avid runner or just getting started, here are some tips to keep in mind to prevent injuries while running.

How to Get a Six-pack in Just 5 Minutes

Want to know how to get a six-pack in just 5 minutes a day? Read to learn more...

Running Series: What is Patellofemoral Pain?

Anyone who has taken up running is likely to encounter knee pain at some point during their running journey. There can be several causes of knee pain, but let's start with an intro to the anatomy. 

Exercise and Mental Health

Exercise is key to improved mental and physical health. Read on to learn how exercise can affect your mood.

Tips to Help Your Young Athlete Achieve with their Sport

There is an upward trend in sport participation amongst children and adolescents. 

With this increased participation, it is important to identify factors that may lead to injuries and work towards addressing them to help young athletes achieve success.

Are You Ready for Your Workout?

Have you heard the discussion around warming up, static stretching, dynamic stretching and unsure what this means to you?

Recent research recommends the use of a dynamic active warm-up prior to exercise. Studies have found that dynamic stretching before exercise helps to increase performance and decrease the potential for injury.

Top 4 Chiropractic Myths

Do Chiropractors only “crack” the bones in your back?

Read our blog on 4 common myths about chiropractic.

How Your Menstrual Cycle Can Impact Your Training

Menstruation is a complex hormonal cycle that impacts your metabolism, heat regulation, fatigue, and performance. Understanding what’s happening in your body could be the key to feeling your best.

The Benefits of Booking a Regular Chiropractic adjustment

A regular chiropractic adjustment can help you stay on top of your game. Ace Sports Clinic in Toronto & Oakville are leaders in chiropractic adjustment. Read on for more information.

It's All In the Spine!

Have neck pain, headaches, limitations with shoulder movement or difficulty squatting? 

What could all of these issues have in common? 

A restriction with spinal mobility!

3 Wellness Enhancing Benefits of Massage Therapy

There are countless proven & perceived benefits of massage therapy, whether you are receiving it is as a treatment on its own or as part of a regular maintenance program.

Read to learn about the benefits of massage therapy.

How to Optimize Your Sleep

Do you know what happens inside our bodies while we sleep?

Read to learn about the importance of proper sleep and tips on improving your slumber.

Do You Have a Clear Path for Your Injury or Complaint?

At Ace Sports Clinic, we deliver an individualized Client Care Plan providing a clear outline of your injury and what you can expect on your path to recovery.

How Genes Can Influence Pain & Inflammation

Your genes can influence risk for chronic inflammation. Read to learn about the top recommended supplements for pain and inflammation support.

The Top Ingredients to Support the Immune System

The immune system is your body’s primary mechanism of defense and is responsible for protecting you from potentially harmful invaders.

Read to learn more on how to support your immune system through diet.

How to Stay Nourished During a Pandemic

We’ve heard it all before: Food is Medicine. So how can we use food to support ourselves during a pandemic?

Prevent Pain While Cycling

Whether you bike casually on the weekends or every day to get to work, ensuring proper cycling posture is important to help prevent the development of pain.

To reduce the risk of injury while cycling, get into the habit of checking your posture in the following areas...

The 3 Most Common Cycling Injuries

While cycling has always been a favoured activity in the summers, it has exploded significantly in popularity this year. Read to learn about 3 of the most common injuries we see and treat in cyclists as well as some tips to prevent them.

Home Office Ergonomics

Whether you are temporarily, newly or regularly working from home, setting up an ideal workstation can be challenging. The benefits of proper workplace ergonomics include improved health, decreased risk for musculoskeletal disorders, and improved work satisfaction.

Three Simple Tools to Support the Immune System

The immune system is comprised of many interconnected biological structures and processes that help to protect the body against infection.

How Exercise Affects the Immune System!

To operate at a high level, the immune system requires balance and harmony across a multitude of functions within the body. Lifestyle factors and general healthy living strategies are an excellent way to support your immune system and allowing it to fight off illness. 

Exercising from Home

With many gyms temporarily closed and an explosion of bodyweight workout routines popping up on social media, we want to help you figure out what you should be doing.

Common Causes of Low Back Pain

...And some quick, easy things to try at home to help. 

Headaches & Muscle Tension in Your Upper Shoulders & Neck?

This could be coming from your posture! Muscle tension and headaches are a common complaint that can develop from looking down, or slouching for prolonged periods of time as the neck develops a forward head posture. Read to learn how to prevent forward head posture!