Pregnancy is a time of incredible change. As your body adapts to support a growing baby, changes in weight, shifts in posture, movement, and physical demands can influence how your spine, pelvis, and surrounding…
Two of the most influential Indigenous organizations in Canada, the Chiefs of Ontario (COO) and the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), have passed formal resolutions calling for the reinstatement of…
If your joints ache more when the temperature drops, you’re not alone, and you’re not imagining it. Many people living with osteoarthritis report worse pain during cold, damp, or rapidly changing weather, and many arthritis organizations acknowledge this pattern.¹ …
Resistance bands are one of the simplest and most versatile tools for exercise. They’re lightweight, portable, and affordable, making them easy to use at home, at the office, or while traveling. Resistance bands are available in different levels of tension, allowing you to modify exercises and progressions to align with your individual strength and mobility. Despite their simplicity, resistance bands are highly effective at building strength, improving flexibility, and supporting better posture.
When Teresa was a child, she was diagnosed with scoliosis, a curvature of the spine that can cause uneven shoulders or hips, discomfort, and limited mobility. She wore a brace…
Before Dr. Martin Lai opened the doors of The Hip Joint in Toronto’s east end, he knew what it meant to watch someone’s health and mobility change suddenly. Growing up,…
For me, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a day of remembrance that is deeply personal, one that calls for reflection. It is a time to honour the children taken from their homes and families, some who never returned, while others continue to carry these heavy memories and pass on this legacy through generations. It also offers an opportunity to pause, reflect, and acknowledge ongoing inequities faced by Indigenous people and their communities. It is a day to listen to stories and journeys that are painful and difficult to hear, but it also creates space for healing and fosters partnership and community between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.
While most kids wrestled with heavy backpacks slung over one shoulder, on his first day of kindergarten, Sam Follett’s bag trailed behind him on wheels.
When Dr. Kara Haus (she/they) opened a chiropractic practice in Regina, Saskatchewan, she didn’t just want to treat back pain. She wanted to create something that didn’t yet exist in her community for many patients like her: a clinic where queer people could feel safe and access personalized healthcare.