Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors

As the cold weather sets in, many of us are finding ourselves back in our home offices. Check out these four ways to create an ergonomic workspace that doesn’t hurt.

As the cold weather sets in, many of us are finding ourselves back in our home offices. Check out these four ways to create an ergonomic workspace that doesn’t hurt.

If the majority of your day is spent sitting, you increase your risk for things like obesity, poor posture and back pain. For many of us, waking up an hour or two earlier to hit the gym isn’t practical. Here are 13 ways you can incorporate activity into your day that you can do right at your desk. https://bit.ly/2EkQXb6

If the majority of your day is spent sitting, you increase your risk for things like obesity, poor posture and back pain. For many of us, waking up an hour or two earlier to hit the gym isn’t practical. Here are 13 ways you can incorporate activity into your day that you can do right at your desk. https://bit.ly/2EkQXb6

Students, we’ve developed a stretching routine just for youit’s quick, easy, and will help relieve the back pain that goes hand-in-hand with your back-to-school backpack. Albertachiro.com/sua

Students, we’ve developed a stretching routine just for youit’s quick, easy, and will help relieve the back pain that goes hand-in-hand with your back-to-school backpack. Albertachiro.com/sua

What causes back pain? There are many causes of back pain, but many can begin with mechanical problems, such as disk breakdown, spasms, tense muscles and ruptured disks. https://bit.ly/2ROaPXa

What causes back pain? There are many causes of back pain, but many can begin with mechanical problems, such as disk breakdown, spasms, tense muscles and ruptured disks. https://bit.ly/2ROaPXa

Yesterday we busted the myth that back pain can’t be prevented. Today, we want to share the top ten tips for preventing back pain: https://bit.ly/2ErhXpC

Yesterday we busted the myth that back pain can’t be prevented. Today, we want to share the top ten tips for preventing back pain: https://bit.ly/2ErhXpC

Myth: Back pain can’t be prevented. Fact: There are several ways to help prevent back painexercise, diet and proper lifting techniques all play a role in helping prevent back pain. https://bit.ly/35Awz15

Myth: Back pain can’t be prevented. Fact: There are several ways to help prevent back painexercise, diet and proper lifting techniques all play a role in helping prevent back pain. https://bit.ly/35Awz15

Parents, this one’s for youif your body is feeling the effects of carrying a car seat, lugging a diaper bag, or picking up toys, we have 3 easy stretches to help ease your pain. This stretching routine is specifically designed for parents and takes less than 5 minutes to complete. Check it out here: https://albertachiro.com/sua

Parents, this one’s for youif your body is feeling the effects of carrying a car seat, lugging a diaper bag, or picking up toys, we have 3 easy stretches to help ease your pain. This stretching routine is specifically designed for parents and takes less than 5 minutes to complete. Check it out here: https://albertachiro.com/sua

If you’re finding yourself more sedentary than usual, try incorporating some yoga into your workday. Whether it’s a 5-minute chair routine or an hour-long session on your lunch break, incorporating activity into your day will keep back pain at bay. https://bit.ly/2FyCqc8

Myth: Only those over 60 experience back pain. Fact: Although back pain is more common as you get older, it’s not just seniors who experience pain. Many people begin to experience back pain in their 30’s and 40’s. https://bit.ly/35UUVCF

If you’re finding yourself more sedentary than usual, try incorporating some yoga into your workday. Whether it’s a 5-minute chair routine or an hour-long session on your lunch break, incorporating activity into your day will keep back pain at bay. https://bit.ly/2FyCqc8

October 16 is World Spine Day! For the next two weeks, we’ll be sharing spinal facts, myth-busting beliefs, and highlighting simple ways to incorporate activity into your day. Why have a day dedicated to spinal health? An estimated one billion people worldwide suffer with spinal pain. It affects people across the life course and is the biggest single cause of disability on the planet. Effective management and prevention are therefore key and this year’s World Spine Day will be encouraging people to take steps to be kind to their spines. https://loom.ly/mmcLuo4

Myth: Only those over 60 experience back pain. Fact: Although back pain is more common as you get older, it’s not just seniors who experience pain. Many people begin to experience back pain in their 30’s and 40’s. https://bit.ly/35UUVCF

Congratulations to Dr. Laura Lohndorf, our World Spine Day contest winner! Leduc-based chiropractor Dr. Lohndorf says she stretches so that she can focus on keeping herself and others feeling good.

The Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors will be closed September 30 to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. #EveryChildMatters

October 16 is World Spine Day! For the next two weeks, we’ll be sharing spinal facts, myth-busting beliefs, and highlighting simple ways to incorporate activity into your day. Why have a day dedicated to spinal health? An estimated one billion people worldwide suffer with spinal pain. It affects people across the life course and is the biggest single cause of disability on the planet. Effective management and prevention are therefore key and this year’s World Spine Day will be encouraging people to take steps to be kind to their spines. https://loom.ly/mmcLuo4

Congratulations to Dr. Laura Lohndorf, our World Spine Day contest winner! Leduc-based chiropractor Dr. Lohndorf says she stretches so that she can focus on keeping herself and others feeling good.

The Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors will be closed September 30 to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. #EveryChildMatters

The College of Chiropractors of Alberta is looking for a Communications Manager. If you or someone you know may be the right fit for this role, we encourage them to apply: https://loom.ly/i5dh25Q

The College of Chiropractors of Alberta is looking for a Communications Manager. If you or someone you know may be the right fit for this role, we encourage them to apply: https://loom.ly/i5dh25Q

Feeling the temperature drop in your bones? Chiropractic can help. Chiropractors are specially trained to treat musculoskeletal issues, including arthritis. Learn more about how chiropractors can treat arthritis anywhere in your body: http://ow.ly/167C50DwSFO

T-5 minutes until the Adjustment of the Game airs on 630 CHED! Want to learn how chiropractic keeps hockey players on the ice? Check it out: albertachiro.com/hockey

Are you prioritizing self-care this year? If so, don’t disregard the important of maintenance care. Maintenance care is used to maintain function and movement before injuries occur, not afterand that’s where chiropractic can help. It’s common for chiropractors to teach their patients stretches and simple exercises to build into their lives, Says Dr. Cooksley, These activities can help build strength, loosen stiff muscles and joints, improve your quality of movement and ...help break unhealthy movement habits we get into during our daily life. Learn more: http://ow.ly/eNH850DsPSL

The Adjustment of the Game airs tonight at 8 p.m. as the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames to head-to-head. Catch it on Sportsnet 960 The FAN! Want to learn how chiropractors help keep hockey players in the game? Check out albertachiro.com/hockey

The ACAC office is now closed for the holidays and will re-open Monday, January 4. We wish you all a safe, happy and health holiday and New Year!

As we approach the end of this year, it's important to rest, recharge, and prepare ourselves for the new year. Getting a good night's sleep is the first step towards feeling more refreshed and relaxed, but it can be difficult if you toss and turn in pain all night. Here are some tips to help ensure your sleep is restful, not restless: http://ow.ly/Yu6w50CTAhD

As Regulated Health Professionals, Alberta's chiropractors are still open to serve you during the pandemic and have strict protocols in place to keep you safe. Learn more: http://ow.ly/Aei050CSxzl

If you're a chiropractor in Alberta, the ACAC has developed new resources for you to use in your clinic and on social media. Check out new clinic signage, social graphics, letter templates, and more on our website: http://ow.ly/vBTQ50CRA47

Chiropractic clinics are still open to support you with measures in place to keep you safe. Learn more: https://www.albertachiro.com/adjusting-for-you