Dr. Evan Megraw

05/20/2023

03/04/2023

Feeling some aches and pains after shovelling your driveway after last night's big snowfall? Book and appointment with me and let's get you back on track, megrawchiropractic.com/book-an-appointment

Haven't got outside yet? Here are three snow shovelling techniques so you can stay safe and fit all winter:
• Push, don’t throw
• Bend your knees
• Watch for ice

08/05/2022

07/13/2022

During the summer, we turn our attention to outdoor activities, such as golfing, gardening, or running. Being active can help you maintain good mobility, sustain strong bones, and relieve stress - all while having fun.

Learn about our eight summer fit tips to keep you healthy as you exercise and enjoy the great outdoors. For full details on each tip, check our web page at: https://ecs.page.link/boHB8

1. Warm-up
2. Learn the Proper Technique
3. Maximize Your Flexibility
4. Drink Fluids
5. Don’t Overdo It
6. Cool Down
7. Treat Injuries Promptly
8. Seek Professional Help

Remember to keep your back in mind, as you enjoy an active, fun-filled summer!
To find a chiropractor near you, click/tap the Find a Chiropractor button on our home page.

07/06/2022

Injury prevention is critical to saving lives: Did you know that unintentional injury is the No. 1 cause of death of Canadians ages 1 to 34? Or that injury costs the Canadian economy $29.4 billion a year? Most injuries are predictable and preventable, learn more about injury prevention at https://parachute.ca/nipd

06/26/2022

Migraine and Headache Awareness Month

06/08/2022

June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month. This year’s theme is Advocate for Access. This awareness month plays a vital role to raise public knowledge, address stigma, and build a stronger community of advocates. Let’s educate ourselves about this invisible and often stigmatized disease, which can dramatically affect one’s quality of life.

Source: https://www.migraineheadacheawarenessmonth.org/

06/04/2022

Today is National Health and Fitness Day. Canadians from coast to coast are invited to get active. We encourage you to invite a friend or family member to go for a stroll get active in your community and let other Canadians know what you’ve been up to using the hashtag .

05/20/2022

Getting your 7-8 hours of sleep, but struggling to feel refreshed in the morning? Here are some tips on how to improve the quality of your sleep chiropractic.ca/resources/a-good-nights-sleep/.

Everyone knows there’s nothing like a good night’s sleep for feeling refreshed and alert in the morning. On the other hand, not getting the seven or eight hours of sleep that you need may leave you feeling grumpy and tired all day. But here’s something you may not know: you have far more contr...

05/06/2022

May is Foot Health Awareness Month and as chiropractor and pedorthist Dr. Peter C. Burgess notes, “foot health begins from the ground up.”

“Your chiropractor can assess your lower body movement,” says Dr. Burgess. “Then they’ll recommend proper footwear and fit, plus therapeutic stretching and/or strengthening exercises, to support proper foot health for you.”

If you’re looking to improve your foot health, a chiropractor can help. To find a chiropractor near you, visit the link below to use the ‘Find a Chiropractor’ tool on our website.

https://ecs.page.link/Pb6x3

Burgess Chiropractic & Wellness Centre

05/04/2022

Hitting the green? Here are four easy stretches for golfers: chiropractic.ca/resources/golf-stretches/.

Stretching can offer a variety of benefits for golfers. Golf stretches prevent shoulder, knee or back pain is essential to continue to enjoy the game.

04/24/2022

Spring cleaning tip: When you mop with your hand on top of the mop handle, it helps keep your back straight and tones the arm muscles as you clean. Make sure you use a mop that suits your height to make sure you're not over-extending your arms, neck, and shoulders. For more tips to transform your spring cleaning, click here: https://chiropractic.ca/blog/13-ways-to-turn-spring-cleaning-into-a-workout/

04/22/2022

Did you know that at least 50 per cent of pregnant people experience back pain? And 10 per cent of those report discomfort severe enough to disrupt their daily routines. The good news is that there are steps you can take to baby your back during pregnancy.

A chiropractor can provide safe, effective, and drug-free conservative care to relieve pain by decreasing pressure on the joints, muscles and nerves of the spine and pelvis.

Learn more and book your home appointment with me, megrawchiropractic.com/book-an-appointment.

04/15/2022

Spring cleaning tip: Put on some tunes that make you want to move. Pick some songs to help you pick up the pace as you clean and put a little pep in your step. For more tips to transform your spring cleaning, click here: https://chiropractic.ca/blog/13-ways-to-turn-spring-cleaning-into-a-workout/

04/11/2022

With the spring season upon us, many will be getting outdoors for yard work. Be sure to follow these rules to help prevent back injury, chiropractic.ca/resources/lift-right/.

Still struggling with pain or looking to maintain your body? Book a home appointment with me so we can discuss your concerns and health goals, megrawchiropractic.com/book-an-appointment.

Bend your knees to lift with ease. From moving planters to picking up paint cans, lifting correctly is key to preventing injury. Here are a few tried and true rules for lifting safely and preventing back injury: Stand close to the load to be lifted. Place your feet shoulder width apart. Bend your kn...

09/09/2021

Time to start raking leaves? Rake without the ache this fall. Check the link below for stretches and tips to loosen up, help protect your back and yourself from injury.
https://ecs.page.link/6wpQ7