It is no secret that we have all been quite inactive while being stuck at home. With nowhere to go, bars and restaurants closed, our inactivity and lack of movement takes a toll on our bodies. The human body was not made to sit still for a long period [...]
Can’t sleep? Statistics Canada shows that 1 in 3 Canadian adults sleep less than the healthy recommendation of 7-9 hours a night. We get it, with the ongoing pandemic and all the stress you may have it is hard to find time for sleep, even though it is something [...]
The Health First Group specializes in preventing and treating sciatica in Mississauga. Sciatica is pain that radiates down your leg in the direction of the sciatic nerve, which runs from your lower back to your hips and buttocks. Sciatica usually impacts just one side of the body. A herniated [...]
Being a work-at-home freelancer, businessman, or working from home due to COVID is never easy. Although working from home can seem like an easier way to fulfill your job demands, but it's not. Most of the time, we end keeping our bodies isolated and limited to a specific space. [...]
Acupuncture in Mississauga and Etobicoke utilizes very fine needles that are penetrated in different parts of the body. This is done strategically to stimulate specific areas of the body. Your acupuncturist may utilize heat, massage or even add manual pressure to the treatment. Acupuncture is typically utilized for pain management, [...]
With busy lifestyles, most people are not getting in the amount of physical activity that is recommended. Adults should aim to get approximately 150 minutes of moderate to intense physical activity per week. You can try to maximize the amount of physical activity you get each week by doing [...]
Here are five reasons to help you decide if a Mississauga Chiropractor is the right choice for you: Safe. Chiropractic care is safe. Some may be fearful of being “adjusted”, however a lot of consideration is taken before a Chiropractor gives you an adjustment. For instance, chiropractic care is [...]
Some of us have questions about what it is that Mississauga Chiropractors do and their advantages to our health. Today we will be going through 5 common myths about chiropractic treatment. Chiropractors are not “real” doctors This is false. Chiropractors are regulated in all provinces of Canada and can [...]
1. Get Active Going on a road trip or taking long flights can have you sitting for long periods of time. This can cause your back, shoulders and pelvis to feel sore or stiff. You can beat the stiffness by going on a short walk or stretching every 60 [...]
Pregnancy can cause changes in the body that can often cause discomfort or pain. Many pregnant women experience increased back pain as they move further along their pregnancy. This is due to the added weight their spine must endure and carry. Physical therapy can help ease back pain as [...]
