Plantar fasciitis accounts for approximately 15% of all foot injuries per year in the US and Canada. It affects adults of any age (peak 30-50 years old), & females more than males at a ratio of 2:1. It is caused by microtrauma & inflammation of the plantar fascia origin point on the heel of the foot (calcaneus).
Every summer we play “where are we Wednesday” and love to show where we’ve been. Capture Cape Breton is our annual contest that showcases the beauty of this amazing island and gives you the chance to show us where you’ve been!
Between August 3rd-24th send us your best CB shot (enter via social or info@islandchiro.com). We will choose 6 finalists and open it to online voting. This year we have prizes for first, second and third place!
Your body composition is made up of fat, bone, water and muscle; with your lean body mass being your fat-free mass. As we age it becomes more difficult to maintain our lean mass which is protective against injury, illness, and death. In this post we will talk about lean mass and the importance in fall prevention. The higher your age the higher your risk of falls and injury, but it’s never too late to start protecting yourself.
Your body composition is made up of fat, bone, water and muscle; with your lean body mass being your fat-free mass. As we age it becomes more difficult to maintain our lean mass which is protective against injury, illness, and death. In this post we will talk about lean mass and it’s importance in fall prevention. The higher your age the higher your risk of falls and/or injury, but it’s never too late to start protecting yourself.
We’ve all been there. That moment when nothing is going as planned and you feel like you are being pulled in 7 different ways. At the height of that stressful moment, no amount of self-care, sleep or healthy diets is going to help you keep your sh**t together. Here’s one immediate thing you can do to help you keep your cool when stress hits the fan.
Maintenant, il n'est pas une surprise que des choses comme l'amélioration du sommeil, manger en bonne santé ou l'ajout d’exercices peux aider à réduire le stress quotidien global dans votre vie. C'est très bien, mais ces choses ressemblent plus à des investissements à long terme. Mais qu'est-ce-qu'on peut faire pour réduire le stress immédiatement?
We are getting close to that time of year again…an abundance of fresh local produce!
Sometimes it can be hard to know exactly what to look for to guarantee freshness and also ways to prevent spoilage before you get to enjoy it! I have put together some of my top tips for choosing, storing, and freezing local produce so you can enjoy it while in season and all year round.
