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.

Shoulder arthritis? What to do for pain reduction and better function?

Have you ever found yourself laughing so hard that you notice some leaking? Have you ever avoided training at the gym because that’s...

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...

"When you change the way you view birth, the way you birth will change." -Marie Mongan When you imagine the process of giving birth, what do you picture in your mind? Perhaps you think of your own birth experience and are flooded with happy memories of meeting your bub for the first time. Or maybe you think of what Hollywood portrays to us- a woman laying on her back, with her feet up in stirrups, pushing a baby out into the world. Think of an elephant- can you imagine a fem

The big O or Opioids are prescription pain medications that treat acute (short-term) pain, such as pain associated with surgery or a...

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

Now that autumn is here, are you looking to get back into running? If so, keep reading because I have some gold to share with you. In...

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

If there is one thing I’ve inherited from my mother, it is my obsession with Christmas. During the Christmas season, my mom always made...