Cedar Springs Chiropractic
1179 Wilson St. West, Unit #1 L9G0E8 Ancaster, ON, Canada

**Patient of the Month** Andrea came to see us after suffering with chronic pain and migraines for over 9 years! There has been an amazing transformation in her health where now she is off 90% of her pain meds and feels that she has her life back! She can play with her 2 daughters, go grocery shopping and do the dishes again. She is now visioning a future for herself and her family! Congratulations, Andrea!! We are so thrilled for you!

*Office Closure Extension Until April 20th*

In this time of uncertainty, what is one thing you are thankful for? Share with us or with someone close to you today! Let's spread gratitude to those around us.

I know that in my life and in many others, good is happening despite these challenging times. Cedar Springs Chiropractic intends to be in Ancaster for generations to come to give hope to those sick and suffering to have an abundant life AND those healthy people to maintain their abundant health and life. Please remember to take care of yourselves during this time. Eat well, sleep well, move well and stay connected to important relationships, even if it is only by telephone or Skype. (Dr. Mark)

With the recent announcement by the Ontario Government to close all non-essential businesses and with the recommendation of our College of Chiropractors of Ontario, we will extend our closure (except for Emergency patients) for another 2 weeks. We will officially re-open with regular hours on Tuesday, April 14. Please stay tuned for any updates by e-mail in case this opening date needs to be extended. EMERGENCY VISITS: The Government sanctioned closure has allowed for emer...gency visits. If you are in need of care that you feel is emergent please realize we want you to reach out. We will do our utmost to help you. HOW TO CONTACT US: If you consider your situation to be an emergency, please call Dr. Mark Del Cantero directly at 905-572-0380. If you are unsure what pain or symptoms might be considered an emergency please call Dr. Del Cantero for advice. Please leave a message on that voicemail and he will answer you within 24 hours. DO NOT leave a voicemail at the clinic as we cannot ensure this will be checked regularly. We will arrange with you personally how and when this visit will happen. Current clients, for more information, please check for our most recent email that we sent out Tuesday evening. If you need anything please reach out to us at the above phone number or you can e-mail Dr. Del Cantero personally at [email protected]. We look forward to welcoming you back in the office soon. Team Cedar Springs Chiropractic

I have had extra time in the last few days with all of the cancellations and change of plans. Much has changed in our lives, minds, emotions and schedules in the last week. But the one thing that has NOT changed is that love is always the answer. On Friday’s I do my 45-minute cross-fit style Jeremy workout and Saturday’s are my 60 minute long run day. When I follow these health routines along with my nutrition, relational, spinal health and spiritual disciplines I am a m...uch nicer, happier, energetic and positive person. I also rarely get sick. But the bottom line is that success yesterday with health routines does not guarantee success tomorrow or next year or next decade. Every day is a new challenge to make good choices. As Simon Sinek states in his latest book; Health is an Infinite game NOT a finite game. Let’s be totally honest with health as an infinite game there will be days, weeks and even months at time when you don’t feel like working out or you have hit a wall at the 30% mark. That is totally fine to feel that way. What is NOT fine is that you follow your feelings. Keep going and remember that Love is always the answer. Health routines become Love routines when done with a bigger purpose and just cause. The bigger purpose being that a healthy you is a better you. A healthy you is someone that can love your spouse, kids, friends, team members and the rest of the world better than a sick you.

Let's talk about mobility and strength of the hip today! Do this test at home and check how strong your hip external rotators and internal rotators are. We use our hip muscles everyday! They are important for getting out of a car, putting on pants, stepping into a bathtub or enjoying a walk, run or doing exercise. We need strong hips to live and move well so don't let yours become weak or immobile!

Support your local restaurants by ordering takeout! Having our team meeting with amazing breakfast food from Sunset Grill in the Longo's Plaza. Francois and Tara (the amazing owners) are doing a great job of providing delicious food for those people who cannot have meetings at restaurants or cafes anymore. Thank you Sunset Grill!

OFFICE CLOSURE-EFFECTIVE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 Due to the recent and increasing health concerns regarding COVID-19, it has been recommended by the Ontario College of Chiropractors that Ontario Chiropractic Clinics suspend their care to all but ACUTE or EMERGENCY patients. If you consider yourself to be an acute or emergency case, please call Dr. Mark Del Cantero directly at 905-572-0380. If you are unsure what pain or symptoms might be considered an emergency or acute please ca...ll Dr. Del Cantero for advice. Please leave a message on that voicemail and he will answer you within 24 hours. We will be assessing these recommendations on a weekly basis, so please stay tuned. At this point, we will be closed the rest of this week and all of next week (March 23-26) and re-open on Monday, March 30 for regular hours. That being said it could change depending on the status of the coronavirus in Ontario. We know that this community is strong and will get through this unprecedented event. We will look forward to welcoming you back to the office soon. Sincerely, Dr. Mark, Grace, and Karen Team Cedar Springs Chiropractic

In this time of uncertainty, remember to take a moment today and be present. Stop and remember all the things we have to be thankful for!

Two Nights to a New You! Jump start your spring with breakthroughs in your health! These two nights will teach your breakthrough tips on how to eat better, move better and live better! We will help your health in the areas of functional movement and strength, exercise and nutrition and also give you practical steps in each area so that you can start improving your health. Come for one or come for all nights as we will be focusing on different topics each night!... Dates: April 20 & April 27 Time: 6:15 - 7:45 PM Cost: $0 Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/two-nights-to-a-new-you-tickets

We're back with a NEW video this week! This week's it's all about ankle mobility and how to test yourself. Do this test with someone else holding a pole or use a wall. Place your foot four fingers from the wall or the pole. The key to the test is to NOT let your heel raise from the ground as you move your knee towards the pole/wall. If it does, your ankle is not as mobile as it should be. Let us know how you did in the comments below! Did you pass or fail?

Never let your fear decide your future.

**Family of the Month** "Chiropractic care is important to our family. I began when I was pregnant with my first, and wished I had started sooner. My second and third pregnancies involved much less sciatic pain than my first. All 3 of our kids have seen a chiropractor since they were days old. Our youngest, Spencer was a fairly large baby, and his body curved like a C when he was born. With regular adjustments by Dr. Mark, he straightened out over a few weeks, and it was su...ch an amazing thing to watch. Now with bi-weekly adjustments for the kids, and weekly adjustments for Dave and I, I take solace in knowing that Dr. Mark and his team are invested in our overall health. In a time where electronics run our world, I am grateful that my kids are growing up learning about their spinal health, and how it impacts their lives. We are a healthier family with chiropractic care." (K. Sumner) See more

What's the big deal about mobility anyways? In this video, we share why mobility is so important and how it could be affecting your life.

March is all about mobility! So, as we share ideas on how to improve physical mobility in your life, I will say that the first step is to answer these questions: What is immobilizing you on a spiritual, mental and emotional level? What are you fearful, worried or anxious about losing in your life? What are the steps to becoming free and mobilized? -> Be aware of what you are afraid of losing. Is it your finances, career, relationships, health or anything else you're holding ...onto tightly? Then release it and trust that God will take care of it. ->Become that child again. The one you were at age 7, in your adult body. That child was free and full of life and mobility and not immobilized by fear, worry and anxiety. ->Rediscover a joyful hobby, sport or activity you were passionate about as a child and set a plan to start doing it again. For me that hobby is skiing. As I spent 40 minutes flying down Blackcomb mountain, I rediscovered that child inside of me. I laughed and yelled and skied hard until my quads burned. My goal is to start skiing again next winter. What is your next step to become a child again in your adult body? We would love to hear your answers.

Often the storms or trials that come into our lives teach us things we couldn't learn elsewhere. What can you learn from whatever you're going through right now?

Sciatic pain is more common than you think. Don't let it stop you. Ask us how we can help!

Like if you’re having honey today. #WellnessWednesday

For anyone needing some motivationdon’t give up! Keep seeing your goals through.

Luckily, we know something that can. If this sounds familiar, schedule your visit with us.

Heart disease is called the silent killer because the usual pattern is that people have no symptoms until that fatal heart attack that kills them. The research shows that in the year 2019 in the USA over 1 million heart attacks occurred. The stats from 2016 reveal that 841,000 people died from heart disease. It is still the leading cause of death in the world and on average one American has a heart attack (myocardial infraction) every 40 seconds. So, the big question is what can we do to prevent this devastating life-ending disease? The answer is two-fold; excellent life style and a simple preventive test. Read about it here: https://www.everydayhealth.com//test-diagnose-prevent-hea/