THE Balanced BLOG

We are excited to announce the Balanced Birth initiative. The video above describes why we love to help pregnant people during their pregnancies and how we support them during this time.

Do you have a sore neck, a tech neck, or even poor sleep? You should consider a chiro. Being aware of your spinal health and how poor...

What is the Hamstring muscle? The hamstring muscle consists of 3 muscles: Biceps femoris Semitendinosus Semimembranosus These muscles run...

Who actually likes Valentine's day? Valentine's day is just over a week away. And it's a day I don't really like. Forced love? Cheesy romantic dinners. Roses that cost More than your firstborn's kidney. But what if Valentine's day could be about YOU? What if it could be a reminder about looking after yourself. Especially once the new year goals have started to dwindle. Looking after yourself comes in many forms, from nutrition, fitness, posture, mobility, immunity, mental h

Ho ho ho ho Santa is coming! Do you ever wonder why Santa has no back pain with all the presents he has to deliver and carry? Or would you like to maintain a strong and safe lower back like Santa? In this blog, I will tell you what the proper lifting techniques are for Christmas presents and how to reduce the chance of injuring your lower back. As you know, Santa spends long periods of time lifting many gifts. Using improper lifting techniques will make Santa a prime candidat

The first visit to a new chiropractic clinic, or chiropractic doctor can be daunting, but let’s take a look at what the physical examination at a first appointment, or more specifically at Balanced for Life looks like. After we take your medical history ( see Dr Sahils blog here ) we need to assess and measure what is really going on and that is why the physical exam is important. When solving a puzzle you have to examine all the clues. When it comes to the body the clues lie

Before getting started with any physical tests, the main thing to ask is, “how we can help you?”. When many patients visit a chiropractor...

Imagine you fall asleep on the couch, and you wake up confused as to why you’re not in your own bed. Your bed is in your bedroom, which...

Working from home is fantastic! Right up until your puppy starts barking for attention or your neighbour, who you can only assume is...

Upper Crossed Syndrome