Almonte Chiropractor – Thrive Chiropractic & Wellness Group
Almonte, Ontario, chiropractic, acupuncture, craniopathy and much more.
“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…
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…
Tight chest muscles are pretty common, but often missed. 👎 The pec muscles (in the front of the chest) get shortened from long hours on the computer or driving with shoulders rounded forwards. 👩💻🏎 Because they pull the shoulders forward, they can actually lead to pain in the upper back and shoulder muscles as they…
Noticing stiffness in your shoulders? Or pain in the back of your shoulders? Try this! 👩🔧 When you sit at a computer all day with your shoulders rounded forwards, it can overstretch the muscles in the back of your shoulders (your external rotators), jeopardizing their strength and leading to stiffness and pain. 😢 This strategy…
There is no prettier sight than the colourful fall leaves in Lanark County. Soon enough though we will be raking and blowing those beautiful leaves off our lawns and preparing for the snowy winter ahead. Fall is a busy time of year at the chiropractic clinic. Low back and shoulder injuries from the fall yard…