As the weather becomes colder and the days become shorter, the snow begins to fall. Inevitably, shoveling snow is right around the corner. Although shoveling is never fun, it is important it is done right to avoid injury. Here are some tips for safe shoveling! Ice is applied exclusively to help decrease swelling/inflammation, decrease blood flow, … Read more
One of the most common questions that is asked in the clinic is, “Should I put ice or heat on the injured area?” While there are many conflicting reports, at our clinic we recommend a strict approach to using this modality. Both are very useful, but applying the right one will have a major impact … Read more
Prolonged sitting has many negative impacts on the body. It has been shown to boost risk for cardiovascular disease, certain cancers and even type 2 diabetes in adults. Studies have shown that adding 2 minutes of light activity every hour can help reduce the risk of having one of these diseases. While prolonged sitting has … Read more
By: Dr. Daniel Klerer, D.C. Whether you are a professional athlete, an exercise enthusiast, an irregular exerciser or spend most of your day and night sitting at a desk, management and preventative tools are important for you. It is important to remember that these tools are not for new injuries that have not been assessed … Read more
