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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

Does this sound like you? Hamstring injury every soccer season Knee pain creeping in after a day on the greens Achilles pain after a long run A niggling shoulder during your CrossFit sessions Neck pain after a morning in the surf I could go on and on, but these are all examples of injuries that can occur from poor movement patterns. Let me introduce you to a concept that completely changed my understanding of movement and human performance. In February 2018, I flew up to the

At Balanced for Life we are passionate about giving care to pregnant women. It is such a special (yet challenging) time, with the body...

Have you heard the saying, ‘your hips are out’? What does it mean? Well there is more to it than just hips. The musculoskeletal...

It is estimated that 60-70% of people will experience lower back pain at some stage in their lifetime. One of the common causes of lower...