Circle Chiropractic Saskatchewan

Have you ever been in a work meeting and can't focus due to a sore back or pounding headache? Have you ever been in school and can't focus on learning due to a sore neck (text neck)?

How are health and education linked? There are three main connections: 1: Education can create opportunities for better health. 2: Poor health can put educational attainment at risk. 3: Conditions throughout people’s livesbeginning in early childhoodcan affect both health and education. We will explore these 3 concepts in more detail in the next few weeks and how CHIROPRACTIC care greatly benefits your overall health!

Why should we care about health education? Health education builds knowledge, skills and positive attitudes about health. Health education teaches about physical, mental, emotional and social health.

Our education is focused on promoting health and well-being for our patients and surrounding community. We often take education for granted, as it is easily accessible in our community. Education offers children a ladder out of poverty and a path to a promising future. But about 265 million children and adolescents around the world do not have the opportunity to enter or complete school; 617 million children and adolescents cannot read and do basic math; less than 40% of girls in sub-Saharan Africa complete lower secondary school and some four million children and youth refugees are out of school.

There's still time to book in for your holiday adjustment! #yxe #chiropracticadjustment

Merry Christmas!

If you feel stressed, do these symptoms look familiar? https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z/s/stress

Is this something you've experienced? https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z/s/stress

This month we are EXCITED to promote World Spine Day, which takes place on October 16th! 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 is therefore key and this year’s World Spine Day will be encouraging people to take steps to be kind to their spines.

Posture is important for prevention of long term effects!

The best part about hiking is that nearly anyone can do it, including families with children. You don’t have to be an experienced hiker or have ever even hiked before. Whatever your experience level, before you set out it’s important that you are aware of the most common hiking injuries as well as how to prevent and treat them. 1. Blisters You’ve probably already had a blister at some point in your life, but they are a seemingly unavoidable part of hiking. Blisters form as th...Continue reading

Correct sitting position: 1. Sit up with your back straight and your shoulders back. Your buttocks should touch the back of your chair. 2. You can utilize Dr. Michael's advice to roll a small towel and place it in the curve of your lower back to provide extra support! 3. Distribute your body weight evenly on both hips.... Bend your knees at a right angle. Keep your knees even with or slightly higher than your hips. (Use a foot rest or stool if necessary.) 4. Keep your feet flat on the floor. 5. Try to avoid sitting in the same position for more than 30 minutes. 6. When standing up from the sitting position, move to the front of the chair. Stand up by straightening your legs. Avoid bending forward at your waist. See more

Reflexology is known to be of use for both chronic and acute back pain, but it is also good for reducing stress, which can sometimes exacerbate people’s perception of pain. The neuromatrix theory highlights that reflexology can produce pain relief and suggests that pain is a subjective experience created by your brain. The brain does this in response to the sensory experience of pain, but it can also work independently of sensory input and create pain in response to emotional or cognitive factors. Thus things that influence the brain, such as your mood or external factors like stress can also affect your experience of pain. According to this theory, reflexology may reduce pain by reducing stress and improving mood. Our in house reflexologist, Donna, is excellent and provides a holistic approach to pain treatment!

Most students experience SIGNIFICANT amounts of stress. Stress can affect health-related behaviors like sleep patterns, diet, and exercise as well, taking a larger toll on the body. Dive into these simple exercises to give your body a break!

How can you prevent unwanted body aches and pains? Dr. Michael will guide us over the next few weeks!

Join us in welcoming Ashley to the team!

Most of us have experienced back or neck pain at one point or another and it's not something you want to keep happening!

Happy Long Weekend

Fall is just around the corner and time has slipped past us again! Join is in this months series as Dr. Michael provides insight into better health and wellness practices!

Chiropractors know that keeping your body moving is important. As spine, muscle, and nervous system experts, they have shared a few important reasons for you to stay active: (long read BUT worth it ) 1) It helps relieve low back pain Exercise, especially core strengthening, has been shown to be very effective in improving the function of your back. 2) It improves bone health Current evidence shows that exercise can increase bone ... density and decrease the risk of falls and fractures in the elderly. Studies have also shown that exercise is comparable to medication in improving the day to day functioning of people with osteoarthritis. 3) It helps prevent obesity Obesity is often linked to many life-threatening illnesses (e.g., diabetes or high blood pressure). There is strong evidence that exercise is important for preventing weight gain as well as keeping your weight stable after you’ve shed some pounds. 4) It helps improve your mental health Social isolation during this pandemic has made people feel anxious and stressed. Physical exercise can have a positive effect in the long-term management of psychological symptoms, including depression, anxiety, and chronic stress! 5) It helps manage diabetes Diabetes affects approximately 2.5 million Canadians, with over 200,000 cases being diagnosed every year. 6) It prevents your risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease. Cancer and heart disease are the leading causes of death in Canada. There is more and more evidence showing that exercise can help protect you from developing cancer in the colon, breast, uterus, and prostate. Studies have also shown that exercise lessens your risk of developing heart disease because it helps reduce the amount of fats and cholesterol in the body (both play a role in damaging your arteries). 7) It can help improve brain health. Individuals who exercise regularly may have a decreased risk of developing dementia. It may also improve balance and function in individuals with Parkinson’s disease. See more

The Canadian Chiropractic Association designed a program to promote a healthy spine through better posture for healthy children and adults. Click the link to get started! https://www.chiropractic.ca//straighten-up-canada-video-s/ As you Straighten Up, here are a few tips to remember:... Calm your mind and put distracting thoughts aside. Straighten up by standing tall, feet together and arms by your sides. Remember to breathe calmly, deeply and slowly. Move slowly and smoothly. Movements should not be jerky. See more