Meridian Spine + Sport - Richmond Hill/Oak Ridges

Only two more weeks until our physio Leanna becomes a new mom! Yay! Leanna, we're looking forward to meeting your little one!

Fluid Dynamics Manual Therapy is a holistic treatment

Fluid Dynamics Manual Therapy is a holistic treatment Fluid Dynamics Manual Therapy is a holistic treatment for mind, body and soul created by Mary-Jane porter RMT CST IMTC MMT.

Free Recipes | Dr. Misa Kawasaki, ND | Richmond Hill, Oak Ridges

Are you looking for new recipes to fill your children's lunch box? Visit Dr. Misa's blog for low-sugar/sugar-free snack recipes. Don't forget to save some for yourself too!
https://www.drmisakawasaki.com/free-recipes

Free Recipes | Dr. Misa Kawasaki, ND | Richmond Hill, Oak Ridges Need some low-sugar, low-carb recipes ideas for tonight's dinner or your next potluck gathering? Visit this page to download FREE recipes!

Our Physiotherapist, Leanna Taggio now offers Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy.

Pelvic floor physiotherapy is a specialized area of physiotherapy that includes internal and external assessment and treatment of the pelvic floor muscles. Those muscles are located between the hip bones and the sacrum to support the bladder, colon, and uterus.

Individuals who have any type of pelvic floor dysfunction generally have overactive muscles (too tight) or underactive muscles (too weak). These dysfunctions can lead to urinary incontinence, constipation or painful bowel movements, and sexual dysfunction.

For more information, visit us at: https://www.meridianspineandsport.ca/pelvic-floor-physiotherapy

Leanna looks forward to helping you achieve normalcy. To book your initial pelvic floor consultation appointment, click:
https://meridianspineandsport.janeapp.com/#/staff_member/4

Is Intermittent Fasting Right For You?

Is Intermittent Fasting Right For You? Intermittent fasting (IF) can be an effective strategy to lose weight and body fat. But it's important to know when it will help you and when it might be harmful to you. How long should I fast for...16, 24, 3 or 12 hrs? Will I feel tired? Will having cream in my coffee negate its effects? What is th...

We're excited to have Marquise Swaby join our physiotherapy team at Meridian! He is passionate about promoting a healthy and active lifestyle, as well as providing empowerment to individuals.

Marquise will be seeing patients on Tuesdays 9 am-7 pm and Thursdays 2-7 pm. You can read more about Marquise here: https://www.meridianspineandsport.ca/marquise-swaby-pt

Book with Marquise: https://meridianspineandsport.janeapp.com/#/staff_member/12

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Stay motivated for your fitness and health goals! Validus Fitness offers online classes and programming to keep you moving through the Grey Lockdown! Move well and live better!

As of Monday, York Region is back in lockdown, and therefore our physical location will be closed. But we will be here for you virtually!!
To our members! Please be sure to check your emails for all the details on how we are going to keep you moving over the next month! We got this 💪🏻...again!

Looking for a great option to keep moving and live well during the Grey Lockdown? Check out our friends at All Star Martial Arts for their online classes! Whether you are young or older, there is something for you! Keep active...it's good for your physical and mental health!

⚡️⚡️⚡️ONLINE schedule as of December 14, 2020⚡️⚡️⚡️

💥 Tots 4-6 yo
💥 Juniors 7-14 yo
💥 Adults 15+ yo

📌Classes split additionally by level, with up to 4 instructors per class.

📌Please contact us at [email protected] for instructions how to join.

📌Beginners Welcome! Sign up at https://allstarma.ca/offer/online-martial-arts-academy/

Thrive and feel alive during Grey Lockdown! Join Master Matt Ross in his online Kickboxing classes for all ages and skill levels. Don't let gym closures set you back!

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To our patients and our local community:

Although York Region will be in GREY-Lockdown Zone as of today Monday, December 14th, Meridian Spine + Sport will continue to be open as we are considered an essential healthcare service by the Ontario government. This is great news because you may continue to get the treatments you need during this time!

As before, we will continue to follow all COVID-19 Health and Safety requirements to keep our staff, patients and community safe. That means proper PPE for staff and patients, rigorous hand hygiene and a thorough cleaning of all contact surfaces between each patient encounter. There are virtual options for some of our services also. Please let us know if you wish to switch your in-person appointment to virtual and we will gladly help you make the change.

To protect everyone, if you or anyone in your household is not feeling well, or develops cold or flu like symptoms, please let us know in advance so that we can change your visit to a virtual appointment or reschedule your visit once you have consulted Public Health and are cleared.

Stay safe everyone!

Our website has a new look! Check it out here: www.meridianspineandsport.ca

We bid farewell to Dr. Kelly as she closes her practice today. She was a part of the Meridian team for just 4 years, but a chiropractor in York Region for over 30 years and an essential doctor to all her patients.

Dr. Kelly, we wish health and happiness and best of luck in the exciting endeavors you encounter in the next part of your journey!

Feel free to leave your positive message for Dr. Kelly in the comments below!

Mid-day cleaning by our wonderful front staff Jennifer and Charity!

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We miss our patients and our community! We are still currently closed until at least May :(

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Dear patients, with the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis, we have decided to suspend clinic operations tentatively until March 29th to comply with social distancing recommendations. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to serving you again very soon.

Please keep you and your family as healthy as possible by following proper handwashing and hygiene guidelines and reducing your contact with others as well.

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from all the practitioners & staff at Meridian!

Kids who specialize in a single sport more than eight months in a year are more likely to get injured

According to a recent study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, kids under 18 who specialize in one sport are 81 percent more likely to experience an overuse injury than kids who play a variety of sports.

Why?

Kids who play and train in the same sport for eight months or more in a calendar year engage in repetitive movements that, over time, may result in muscle imbalances and increase a risk of injury.

Concerned parents, read more here!
https://www.canadianchiropractor.ca/health/kids-who-specialize-in-a-single-sport-more-than-eight-months-in-a-year-are-more-likely-to-get-injured-5500?custnum=1466994&title=Chiropractor&utm_source=E916&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=191018I

canadianchiropractor.ca We've all heard the saying 'don't put all of your eggs in one basket.' That's something I tell parents when it comes to their kids and sports. Because...

'Kneeding' a break: First evidence ACL injuries an overuse failure

Why do soft tissue injuries to tendons, ligaments, cartilage, etc. occur? It's not always because of one specific, traumatic incident. It's REPETITIVE, SUBMAXIMAL loading over time. New research on ACL tears is shining light on this and young, competitive athletes are at risk:

https://www.canadianchiropractor.ca/news/kneeding-a-break-first-evidence-acl-injuries-an-overuse-failure-5431

canadianchiropractor.ca Repetitive knee stress and failure to accommodate sufficient rest between periods of strenuous exercise may be key factors behind the rapid rise in an...

Muscle knots (Everything you need to know + tips for relief) - Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA) - Association chiropratique canadienne

Everyone gets this...sometimes mild, sometimes severe.
https://www.chiropractic.ca/blog/muscle-knots/?fbclid=IwAR3qrIArdg95aXelPYRIpOJEhG8J3GxWHntvZxrdcXssprDq3s_zSpc3CYs

chiropractic.ca Muscle knots are typically found in your back, shoulders, and neck. They are stiff bands of muscle that have a hard k**b in the centre.

Upper Crossed Syndrome & Neck, Shoulder & Upper Back Pain

As a follow up to our link about sitting too much, our resident Physiotherapist Mark Wong discusses neck, shoulder and upper back pain resulting from something called Upper Crossed Syndrome. Is this YOU?

https://www.meridianspineandsport.ca/neck-shoulder-upper-back-pain-from-upper-crossed-syndrome/

meridianspineandsport.ca Mark Wong, PT discusses Upper Crossed Syndrome and how it may be the cause of your chronic neck, shoulder and upper back pain.

Physical activity, any type or amount, cuts health risk from sitting

Sit less, live longer!

About one in four adults spends more than eight hours a day sitting, according to a recent study.

...replacing just 30 minutes of sitting with low-intensity physical activity would lower the risk of early death by 17 percent...

https://www.canadianchiropractor.ca/news/physical-activity-any-type-or-amount-cuts-health-risk-from-sitting-5204?custnum=1466994&title=Chiropractor&utm_source=E916&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=190114F

canadianchiropractor.ca A new study offers compelling evidence that replacing 30 minutes of sitting with physical activity, of any intensity or amount, reduces the risk of ea...

Here We Grow Again!

Here We Grow Again! -

mailchi.mp Most extended health plans follow the calendar year so if you still want to make the most of your benefits give us a call at 905-773-5794.If you have a nagging pain or injury that you have been ignoring for some time, consider seeing Dr. Keith, Dr. Kelly or Leanna and Mark to properly assess the pro...

The next 28-Day RE-SURGE Group Weight Loss Program Starts September 15! Our last group lost a total of 117 lbs, 37% body fat, and 34.5 inches in just 28 days! Email [email protected] for more info.

Humboldt Broncos athletic therapist Dayna Brons dies as a result of injuries suffered in fatal bus crash

Prayers for the family of Dayna Brons, Athletic Therapist for the Humboldt Broncos, who paseed away today. We are saddened by the loss of a fellow therapist and caretaker of health for all those whom she served in her community.
https://globalnews.ca/news/4138791/humboldt-broncos-trainer-dayna-brons-dies/

globalnews.ca Humboldt Broncos trainer Dayna Brons has died as a result of injuries she suffered when the team's bus crashed on April 6.

Join our Athletic Therapist, Mike Grafstein, who will be sharing his expertise about CONCUSSIONS to parents at Lake Wilcox Public School (80 Wildwood Avenue, L4E 3B5) this Thursday April 12th at 6:30 pm! All are welcome!

The 28-Day RE-SURGE Group Weight Loss Program Starts April 28! - https://mailchi.mp/703cc04e4945/the-28-day-re-surge-group-weight-loss-program-starts-april-28

Dr. Misa will be speaking to parents at Lake Wilcox Public School in Richmond hill this Thursday (March 29) at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome! The topic will be "Childhood Obesity: Food Sensitivities & Sugar"

We’re treating lower back pain all wrong. Here’s how to do it right.

In line with our clinic slogan "Move Well. Live Better."

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globalnews.ca Bed rest is not the most effective treatment for most back pain, say doctors. And yet many people still do it.