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For many runners, the treadmill is a tool of convenience, especially when Canadian weather makes outdoor runs unpredictable. Yet, it’s surrounded by debate and strong opinions. Is it an inferior workout? Will it ruin your knees?
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Commuters, pedestrians and dog walkers: watch out for the ice and snow this season while going about your regular routines! As physiotherapists and family doctors know, slips, falls and resultant injuries are not limited to seniors.
* This article was written by Jenna Westaway, a Canadian middle-distance runner that Lifemark is supporting to help her prepare for the 2020 Olympic Games.
“Just relax” is usually not what we want to hear when we are tense, as trying to force ourselves to relax often simply increases tension. Still, finding a way to decrease tension can be an effective way to reduce pain and move with more ease.
The New Year tends to be the prime time for people to begin a new exercise program. Christmas is over and we feel bad about all the delicious food we ate, but then the new year is here and we get a fresh start.
Picture this: You have a few drinks, maybe one too many, then you lie down and it feels like the bed is spinning. Sounds familiar? Believe it or not, this sensation is caused by your inner ears.
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Sometimes I wish there was just one exercise or stretch I could do daily that would act as a catch-all. It would relieve tension, stretch muscles and leave my body feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.
Have you ever gotten into or out of bed and suddenly experienced a brief spinning sensation? Do you get the same sensation with things like looking up, bending over or turning in bed?
If you have any kind of job that involves staying in a sitting position for long periods of time, then chances are you have experienced the "knot", a muscle tension that feels like it’s sitting right under your shoulder blade, making it achy, burn