One of the most common reasons that a person fails at a given workout program is that we tend to place more emphasis on the physical aspect of health and fitness, at the expense of the mental aspect. Fitness programs are physical by nature, and in general are physically demanding, this is a self-evident and […]
The Importance of Flexibility
Flexibility Fundamentals A very common question posed by patients at Queen Street Chiropractic Centre involves flexibility, or rather the lack thereof, and how an individual should deal with such a problem. As with most fitness-related problems, the solution lies in a proper understanding of the issue at hand. Fitness is a broad term, which encompasses […]
Yoga and Exercise
Go with the Flow: Yoga By: Dr. Korey Jay, BSc DC As a young boy growing up in Southern Ontario, I will admit I had some definite pre-conceived notions regarding yoga. I thought of it as odd and it vaguely reminded me of flower children, peace and love. Ultimately, I viewed yoga as “light exercise”, […]
A Few Tips for Hockey Season
Hockey Season! By: Korey Jay Autumn is upon us. The air is becoming more brisk, the leaves are changing colour on the trees, and the hockey season has begun! In my opinion nothing in sports can beat the beginning of the hockey season, when every team has a blank slate and every game is […]
10 Tips For Maintaining A Healthy Back
Maintaining a healthy back is very essential as all our daily activities revolve round a little bit of stretching, lifting, playing and walking. The more you know, the better chance you have of avoiding back pain, which affects 80% of the adult population and is the second most common reason people visit their doctors. Exercise […]