Try These 3 Techniques.

My family and I have certainly had our share of aches and pains, yet we lead very active and full lives!  Over the years, we have found some great strategies that we can do ourselves to help us manage these discomforts and stay well. Our three favourite techniques, described below, are a great adjunct to any manual therapy, from physiotherapy and chiropractic treatments to massage, and even to practices like yoga and qigong. The great thing about them is that they are all portable!

Try These Strategies!

One of the most common complaints in a doctor's office is poor sleep. Often people want the quick fix of using a pill to help them along, but sleeping pills don't work long term. In fact, over time, they actually can worsen the architecture of your sleep so that you are less likely to get that deep restorative sleep. There are, however, some proven strategies for a good night’s rest.

The Power of Breath

Turns out most of don’t breathe properly.  All that sitting and slouching results in shallow breaths at the top of our lungs which actually activates the stress response all on its own! 😯 

Breathing is a salient feature of ancient traditions like yoga, qigong, tai chi, and meditation. So why is breathing such a good thing?