Almonte Chiropractor – Thrive Chiropractic & Wellness Group
Almonte, Ontario, chiropractic, acupuncture, craniopathy and much more.
Tight calves/calf cramps anyone? I used to get tight calves often as a goalie - which is not fun to deal with when pucks are flying at your head! Because of where they are, calf issues can lead to knee, ankle and foot problems as well. Here is a great strategy for helping you to…
Do you tend to get shin splints after walking or running for a period of time? If so, this could help! ❤️ If you tend to strike your heel first when you run or walk, the combination of forward momentum while trying to hold your foot up can create tremendous strain on the muscles in…
“As the twig is bent, so grows the tree.” - Alexander Pope The same can also be said for our children’s spine. One way we can help prevent future issues with their developing spine is to ensure that their backpack isn't part of the problem. Here are “5 things to look for when choosing the…
I find with all the computer work I do as well as using certain apps on my phone, my thumb muscles start to tighten up. 💻📱 Anybody else notice this? 😯 Here are 2 different strategies I have found to help loosen up these muscles. 👍 Let me know how it goes! 📣💬 -John
The shoulder is a pretty complex joint with a lot of muscles attaching to it. 💪 So when it comes to figuring out why a shoulder may be sore or tight, it can get a little complicated. 🤔 One muscle, called the subscapularis muscle, attaches underneath the shoulder blade on one end, and the inside…
This muscle is quite literally a 'pain in the neck'! 💥 A tight levator scapulae muscle is one of the most common causes of neck and upper back pain. It runs from the side of the neck down to the top of the shoulder blade and can not only cause pain, but also seriously limit…
Tweaked your low back before? Feel like things just aren't quite right with your low back or hips? Maybe you need a reset! ☑️ Your pelvis is the foundation of your spine. Like your house, if your foundation is off, it can affect every level above it! 🏠 If your pelvis is shifted out of…
Do you have low back tension that doesn't seem to be going away? This could do the trick! 👀 Low back muscle strains are super common for many different reasons like: ✅ Improper lifting ✅ Poor posture ✅ Slips or falls ✅ Accidents etc. While low back tension isn't fun on its own, it can…
Thigh/quadricep issues - especially around your knees? Typical stretches not cutting it? Here is a 'fun' trick! 😜🤥 Your quadricep muscles are big strong muscles responsible for flexing your hip and extending your knee (think stairs, kicking a ball etc.). ⚽️⛹️♀️⛷🚴♀️ Because we tend to sit a lot, followed by 'weekend warrior' activities, these muscles…
Are you suffering from low back pain? What about knee pain? Tight thighs or quadriceps? This could help! Your quadricep muscles are in the front of your thigh and some parts run from the front of your hips down to your knees. 👍 As a result, if they are too tight or knotted up, they…