East Coast Chiropractic and Rehab at 902 Therapy

01/20/2023

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East Coast Chiro and Rehab will be closing at 11am this morning (Jan 20th) due to the storm. Thank you for your understanding and be safe!

12/20/2022

❄️❄️Holiday hours for 2022! ❄️❄️

We will be closed Dec 24-26th and will re-open for Dec 27th-Jan 30th. Finally we will be closed Jan 31st-Jan 2nd and then we continue with regular hours January 3rd.

We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season!

09/27/2022

Online booking is available!
There are a few appointment spots left before the long weekend.

Call or book online to claim

🖥 http://902athletics.janeapp.com
📞 902-212-1173

09/12/2022

🏃‍♀️ 👟 Running shoes 🏃‍♀️ 👟

Seneca thinks it’s time for new running shoes!

Buying new running shoes can be daunting. There are so many designs, brands and colours.
There are also many different types of shoes to take into consideration. Barefoot running shoes vs supportive running shoes etc. These tips are some that I use when assessing supportive running shoes.

1) The shoe must be wide enough for your mid-foot to prevent compressing the toes.

2) Try the fold test (picture 2). Take the toe of the shoes and fold the shoe in half. Supportive shoes shouldn’t be able to fold in half.

3) Try the twist test ( picture 3). Twist the shoe to see how much give the shoe has. A little is fine but again, you shouldn’t be able to twist shoe on itself.

3) Heel pinch (picture 4). Take the heel and pinch it together. The heel should stay relatively stable.

Buying new shoes is a very individualized process. What works for someone may not work for someone else so these tips are some structural aspects of supportive running shoes that I look for. What are some aspects of shoes you look for?

09/06/2022

📚 Back to school time!! 📚

September means back to school and back to wearing backpacks. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when choosing and wearing a backpack.

🎒 Choose a bag with thicker straps (bonus if it comes with chest and hip straps as well to distribute the loads of the bag).

🎒 Wear your bag higher up on your shoulders instead of lower down your back and utilize both straps if you can. If your bag only has one strap, try to switch shoulders as much as you can to prevent fatigue when carrying the bag.

🎒 Only pack what is needed for the day. Backpacks can get heavy quickly when filled with textbooks and binders. Only bring what you need for that day to keep the weight lower.

🎒 Pack your bag in a way that the heavier objects like textbooks or laptops, are packed so that they are closer to your back and the lighter items are further away.

Keep in mind to pack it light and wear it right!

06/13/2022

How common is low back pain?

Whether you feel a twinge in your low back after lifting a heavy box or you experience having chronic back aches for years; low back pain is unfortunately very common in our society.

The lifetime prevalence of low back pain in adults can be variable but has been estimated to be as high as 84%*.

The reason for low back pain isn’t as simple as one might think. It can be due to a variety of factors such as: physical, social, lifestyle and psychological factors. For example: daily stressors in your life and how you are feeling mentally can contribute.

In a nutshell, low back pain is a condition that affects many people, overtime and for a variety of reasons. Chiropractors are trained to assess and diagnose back pain can help to treat it using methods like joint manipulations or soft tissue therapy. Rehabilitative exercises can also be used to help to strengthen muscles after an injury as well.

If you have any questions if chiropractic care is right for your low back pain. Don’t hesitate to reach out.

📞 902-212-1173
Book online: 902athletics.janeapp.com

Lacasse et al. Quebec Pain Research Network's Steering Committee of the Low Back Pain Strategic Initiative (2017). The Canadian minimum dataset for chronic low back pain research: a cross-cultural adaptation of the National Institutes of Health Task Force Research Standards. CMAJ open, 5(1), E237–E248.

06/01/2022

💥👂What is the popping noise heard during an adjustment ?!👂💥

I hear this question a lot! During a chiropractic adjustment you may hear a “popping” sound.
This sound is coming from gas escaping the joint spaces during an adjustment.

The joints in our spine have what’s called synovial fluid between them. During an adjustment, the joints in our spine will gap and gas in this fluid will get trapped. The popping noise results when this gas is released from the joint quickly causing an audible sound!

Chiropractors can perform adjustments on many joints in the body and not just the spine!

05/09/2022

❗️❗️Notice❗️❗️

We will be increasing our fees as of June 1st 2022.
We thank you for our patience and understanding. If you have any questions regarding this, please do not hesitate to ask.

📞 902-212-1173

03/21/2022

😷Masking update!😷

Effective March 21st, 2022

As of March 21st, masking is recommended but not mandatory in the clinic. If you feel more comfortable wearing your mask, wear one and the chiropractor will follow your lead!

Patients are reminded that if they are feeling unwell or have any respiratory symptoms to please reschedule your appointment.

We will continue to follow directives and guidelines from Public Health. If you have any questions on the new procedures, please do not hesitate to reach out!

📞 902-212-1173

03/18/2022

💡💡💡 Scheduled power outage 💡💡💡

The clinic will be closed on Monday, March 21st for a scheduled power outage. We will re-open Tuesday, March 22nd at 9am.

We're sorry for the inconvenience.inconvieince

03/16/2022

So excited about the 902 Athletics expansion!

✅ First few days in the new room have been a success!

02/21/2022

Happy Family Day!
We'll be closed today so I can spend time with this little one.
I hope everyone enjoys today!

02/14/2022

❄️Snow shoveling posture❄️

It may look pretty out there but shovelling is a workout and it’s best to be prepared!

Here are some tips to keep in mind while you’re shoveling in that winter wonderland.

Equipment: Use a light weight shovel and dress appropriately in layers.

Before you start: Make sure to warm up with some dynamic stretches to get your muscles ready to shovel that snow!

Stance: Stand with feet shoulder width apart, hold the shovel close to your body in order to keep the weight of the snow closer to you. Keep your back straight with chest facing forward and with hips/knees bent.

Technique: Try to push the snow instead of lifting. If you must lift the snow during shoveling, remember to lift with your legs and not with your back and to engage your core as you do so. Throw the snow forward instead of off to the side or behind you to avoid twisting your back.

Take frequent breaks to prevent fatigue.

📞 902-212-1173
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01/27/2022

Learn more about your spine and chiropractic care below!

12/10/2021

⛄️⛄️⛄️ Our Holiday Hours ⛄️⛄️⛄️

We will be closed for the holidays on December 17th-27th.
We will reopen for December 28th-30th and then return to normal hours on January 3rd.
There are still some appointments left for next week before the holiday!
Give us a call or book online to book!
☎️ 902-212-1173
💻 902athletics.janeapp.com

12/09/2021

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Happy snow day!
We have delayed our opening until 1pm due to the snow. Please be safe on the roads today!

11/08/2021

We will be closed on Thursday, November 11th to observe Remembrance day. We will re-open on Friday, November 12th from 9am-12pm.

10/13/2021

❗Construction news❗

The 902 Athletics building is under construction. Please allow for extra time when getting to your appointment. As well, the parking lot will be unavailable during this time but on street parking is available.
We thank you for your patience and understanding during this time and we are sorry for the inconvenience.

09/28/2021

We will be closed on Thursday for Truth and Reconciliation Day as well as on Friday this week. We will resume regular hours on Monday October 4th at 9am.

09/11/2021

First week of treating in the new office complete ✅
Thank you everyone in the 902 community for the warm welcome!

You can reach the clinic for any questions or to book at
📞902-212-1173.
Or book online at
902athletics.janeapp.com

09/07/2021

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Pack it light and wear it right!

Now that school is back, kids will be using backpacks almost everyday so it is important to find one that works and fits properly.

🎒When buying a bag, look for ones with wide, padded shoulder straps as well as a padded back. This will make wearing the bag more comfortable.

🎒Pack it light: When packing the backpack try to keep non-essential items at home. This will help to avoid carrying heavy textbooks around that won’t be needed that day. Try to have the weight of the bag be no more than 10% of your child’s weight. This helps decrease the overall weight your child has to carry throughout the day. When packing the bag, the heavier items should be put closer to the back while the lighter items can be further away from you. For example: a textbook or laptop should be closer to your back when wearing the bag instead of your pencils/scribblers.

🎒Wear it right: When wearing the bag, try to use both shoulder straps in a comfortable position (so that it isn’t hanging down too low). If your bag only has one strap, make sure to continuously switch which shoulder it is on to give your muscles a little break.

We wish all the students a good first day of school and a great school year!

09/03/2021

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First treatment day at the new location is complete!
Thank you everyone for the warm welcome!
Just a reminder that our phone number has been updated to 902-212-1173.
We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend. Dr. Brown will be back in the office on Tuesday.

08/31/2021

08/31/2021

08/26/2021

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The clinic will be closed from August 30th-September 2nd in preparation for our move. We will re-open at our new location (446 York street in the 902 Athletic building) on September 3rd. Please note that our phone number will change as of September 1st. Our new number is 902-212-1173. Thank you for your patience as we transition. Looking forward to seeing everyone in the new location!

08/23/2021

📦📦📦Moving reminder 📦📦📦

Just a reminder that we move next week!
As of September 1st we can be found at our new location:

446 York Street (in the 902 Athletics Building)
Bridgewater, NS
Phone: 902-212-1173

Please note the change in our phone number as of that date and our contact information online will be updated on September 1st as well.

Thank you everyone for your patience and understanding as we transition to our new location!