Dr. Jennifer Flindall
Newcastle Family Chiropractic - 10 King Ave. East L1B1H6 Newcastle, ON, Canada

If your child is still in a car seat, try this way of holding to reduce stress of the shoulder and low back!

If you are still doing sit-ups to strengthen your abs, stop. Here’s how planking will improve your core strength, spinal health and posture!

Is your workplace set-up contributing to neck and/or back pain? Here are a few guidelines to help keep everything in line and pain free!

Core strength is a must for managing and preventing low back pain! Strengthening with isometric exercises (holding a position for a given amount of time) is a great way to learn to activate those deep inner core muscles you didn't even know you had!

Running outdoors is a great way to take advantage of the weather, while keeping fit and improving energy and stress levels. Remembering these simple stretches will help you stay on an injury-free path.

Have any health-related questions you would like some answers to? Or would you just like to have some refreshments and learn about various health topics? Come by this Saturday for some refreshments, a few health talks and a Q&A session. It's all FREE!

Interesting article discussing how low-level stress can be related to difficulty conceiving. "If you're having trouble getting pregnant and it's been around five to six months, it seems reasonable to suggest considering some sort of stress-reduction programme," she says. "Things like yoga, meditation or regular daily exercise have been shown to reduce stress. It's best to try to find something that fits into your lifestyle."

A man "cracked" his knuckles every day for over 60 years - but only on the left hand in the name of science. After 60 years - no evidence of arthritis in either hand. Also includes a great explanation of what that popping sound is!

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The snow is coming again this weekend. Be smart when shoveling with these back saving tips!

Some great stretches and movements for the whole body to prevent chronic pain caused by prolonged sitting at a desk.

"Bad posture has been linked to a host of medical problems, including headaches and other neurological problems, depression, constipation, and heart disease. At a minimum, constant slouching is likely to cause a lot of chronic pain."

Fantastic study out of Waterloo, ON is leading to scientifically supported sexual position recommendations based on what triggers your back pain.

This month's newsletter from the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association is fantastic, discussing the difference between a wellness mentality and an illness mentality. They also give some tips for safe backpack use as it's almost time to go back to school. Check it out!