Chiropractic for Life

06/26/2023

Burnout Part 2! *Forewarning - a lot of words to come in this carousel! 📖

Save this post and work through each of these 9️⃣ tips one by one, whether you need one week or one month to work on each of these tips, do it at your own pace (without it adding even more stress to your plate)! 🗓️

Combatting burnout is a process and never takes one day, you cannot just turn it on or off like a switch unfortunately. There is no formula that fits all, so take things at your own pace making a small stride each day towards leading a less stressful life! ✨

The only extra tip I have is of course to get adjusted! The power of your nervous system is crucial in helping you face the challenges in your life!

06/22/2023

Burnout is something most of us experience at one point or another in our lives, whether we recognize it or not!

I want to bring a bit more awareness to this in hopes that each and every one of you reading and sharing this post will be able to recognize the signs and symptoms and reverse them!

If you think you are experiencing burnout, please contact me or another healthcare provider to seek out some help - this can be as simple as starting an exercise program or new hobby, making small changes in your workday or personal lives or just breathing more deeply!!!

Stay tuned for part 2!

04/18/2023

For anyone looking to read a fantastic book, this was a great one! 📚

I don’t want to say much about it because it is such a great read that I think everyone should read it! 📖

Take home point is that we should all slow down our breathing - we should be inhaling and exhaling for 5.5 seconds with each breath! Give that a try, it’s much harder than you may think! 🫁🧘‍♀️😮‍💨

04/04/2023

Ergonomics for a standing desk 101! 🎊

With all the talk about having better posture while using a stand-up desk, here is what to do if you are standing for most part of your work day!

1) whether you are sitting or standing, the arms should be at 90 degrees! 💪🏼

2) keep the wrists in a neutral position, do you overextend them or flex them too much. A mouse pad with a gel wrist support is an even better idea! ✍️

3) your gaze should be directly in front of you, so make sure you set your monitor at eye level, you may have to perch it up on a few books if needed! 📚

4) tilt your screen to help with the screen glare and keep it approximately 20-28 inches from your eyes, that will avoid your eyes straining excessively as you look at the screen! 👀

5) do not lock your knees as you are standing, keep them relaxed with a small micro-bend in them, as to avoid the leg muscles from overworking! 🦵

6) shift your weight from leg to leg, do a little wiggle and shimmy, or even a little dance to keep the weight distributed evenly through the body! 🕺

7) no heels! Keeping your shoes off, or wearing a shoe/slipper with a firm and flat sole will go a long way in keeping you comfortable standing for longer periods of time! 🦶

If you are just starting off with a standing desk, do not try to stand for 8 hours right off the bat! It is totally okay to sit through the day, as my patients always hear me say, Motion Is Lotion! The more you move, the better your body will feel! 💃🏻

Leave a comment if you are using a standing desk and if you need to modify a few things to improve the ergonomics!

03/21/2023

Bananas 🍌 & Sleep 🛌 😴 💤! What do these have in common?! Swipe to find out!

I bet you did not know some of the benefits of bananas, besides them tasting good of course!

Leave a comment if you learned something new & share this post with anyone who might benefit from this info! Let’s all grab a 🍌 to eat!

03/09/2023

Take the time today (and every day) to do one thing that makes YOU happy! In our busy lives we are always go-go-go, and we do not take the time to slow down and smell the roses 🌹!

This is my reminder to you that you are important, your mental health is important and you should nurture your body, mind and spirit in whatever way you see fit!

For me it was getting a bouquet of tulips 💐 🌷 to brighten my day! Let me know in my story chat box what you chose! Getting an adjustment would be a good one 😜!

02/14/2023

Happy Love Day! 💕

Today and every day should be days in which we celebrate the people that we love! Take a moment out of your day to send a message, give a hug/kiss/love to someone special to you! ✨💖

Swipe for some reminders of what a healthy relationship should include & how to improve on it!

I have a few appointments left for today, come get an adjustment and a hug from your friendly neighbourhood chiro! 👩🏻‍⚕️🙋‍♀️

02/09/2023

A little reminder affirmation on this gloomy Thursday!

Come see me at the clinic for an adjustment! I promise the joy and contentment will follow! 🎉✨

02/07/2023

SAD - Also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder or the Winter Blues, or the February Blahs is something much more common than we may think!

Follow these tips as well as seek some type of self-care, get that massage 💆🏼‍♀️, go do a workout 🏋🏼‍♂️, go for a run 🏃 outside 🌳, or come see your friendly chiropractor 🙋‍♀️!

According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, an estimated 2 to 10% of Canadians are affected. It is more likely to occur in women and is often seen in young adults.

To varying degrees, all of us will be affected by the lack of light that results from fewer daylight hours! A lack of enthusiasm or energy, increased fatigue, difficulty concentrating, mood swings, an excessive need for sleep and changes in appetite can be telltale signs. An estimated 18% of Canadians are affected by the lack of sunlight in the winter!

02/01/2023

Probiotics! ✨ A word that is thrown out there a lot! I have been asked more than usual about probiotics this month and I wanted to share the wealth about how great they are! Swipe to check out a list of common & not so common foods that contain probiotics to add to your diet!

If you are interested in taking any/different probiotics, send me a message or email me at [email protected] to chat more about it, I can share my fave probiotics that I take myself! ✨

01/31/2023

Now hiring! If you know of anyone that would be a great fit at the office, including yourself, please share this post, send over a resume and let’s chat!! ✨

11/18/2022

Happy Friday everyone!

Grab a coffee ☕️, get an adjustment 💪🏼 & get the weekend started right ✨!

Reminding you to use your benefits before they are lost at the end of the year!

10/21/2022

Happy Friday! It looks like the weather is going to cooperate another weekend!

Get outside and enjoy some sun on your skin, make some vitamin D and share some laughs with loved ones!

10/10/2022

From my family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving! I hope everyone takes the time to give thanks for all their blessings, big or small and gets to spend time with loved ones!

With gratitude 🙏,
-Dr. Alex

07/26/2022

Happy Tuesday everyone! 🎉

This post needs no more words. Do more of what makes you happy! ✨

If that means coming in for an adjustment, you know where to find me! *I will have some exciting news to come soon! 💥

07/02/2022

Happy Long Weekend Saturday everyone!

A little reminder for all of us!

Enjoy this beautiful weather with your loved ones!

See you back in the office to get July started off right on Monday morning!

📷

04/18/2022

Can you believe that this is the SAME foot 🦶 in 2 different x-rays!!! 🩻

On the right, the foot is in a normal position without shoes ✅- on the left, the foot is in a shoe 👠 that is WAY too tight ❌! Check out how squished the toes are in a toe box that is way too small for that foot!

Shoe choices 🩴🥿👠👡👢👞👟🥾 are vast and sometimes it can be difficult to know what shoe is right for your feet (vs. the way they look)!

Prolonged time ⏳spent in a shoe that does not fit quite right can lead to many problems down the line, some worse than others, ranging from a flattening of the feet, plantar fasciitis, bunions, Morton’s neuroma & more 🙈!

The narrower the toe box, the less blood 🩸 flow to the foot, the more contorted 🥨 the foot will be in an abnormal position leading to poor biomechanics and decreased ability to stabilize the foot in most activities 👎! Potential injury central!!!

A wider toe box (which can also accommodate an orthotic) is ideal because it will allow normal function of all the joints of the ankle and foot proving the proper mobility, flexibility and stability! 👍

If you are unsure about what shoes are right for your feet, give the office a call ☎️ and we can set up an appointment for a gait scan to check how the feet are moving and what the best shoe options are for YOU!

Is anyone interested in some foot exercises/ stretches to promote better mobility/ stability in their feet?! Leave a comment below if you are interested!

03/08/2022

Happy International Women’s Day 2022 to all the beautiful women in our world! This year’s theme is breaking the bias - gender equality for a sustainable tomorrow!

02/25/2022

My alma mater is having a vaccination clinic! Check out more info below!

Toronto Public Health Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic is open next week.

02/14/2022

Chiropractic For Life would love your feedback

The second best "Thank You" that I could be given is through a review to let others know about the clinic, myself and the help that I can provide! (The first is all of you thanking me in person and feeling better after my care!)

If you have a moment, please leave a quick review on Google, to help me help more people that are in pain and need some TLC!

Thank you to everyone who has supported Chiropractic For Life in the last 2 years, you are the reason I do what I do!

Xoxo,
-Dr. Alex

Post a review to our profile on Google

01/21/2022

Which of these positions do you most resemble when you are looking at your phone?!

The more neck flexion that the spine is in, the more pressure on the joints, discs and nerves that is created!

Keep an eye out for your posture as I always like to remind my patients! Come get that neck adjusted to help you maintain a better alignment!

Happy Weekend Everyone!

01/01/2022

January 1st - for some they call this day a new slate, while it can be, any day can be the start of something new. But for today, I want everyone to pick one (or more) thing from this list to take into this New Year with them!

I know we have all had a rough (almost) 2 years, and I want to tell each and every one of you that we will be okay, we will make it through this together, you are loved and appreciated and I will always take care of your chiropractic needs!

Happy New Year everyone! Let’s make the best of 2022!

12/31/2021

On this very last day of the year, plans for change are in the making!

What changes are you looking to make in the New Year to come? Big or small, change is what keeps us going, what makes us learn and grow, what brings happiness and sadness into our lives - all necessary emotions and motions we have to go through on this rollercoaster of life!

Leave a comment if you want to guess what colours I might be picking!

12/29/2021

Let’s play a little game to end off this crazy year 2021! Leave me a comment with the 4 words that you see first!

Mine were: Love ❤️, gratitude 🙏 , health 💪🏼 & family 👩‍❤️‍👨👨‍👩‍👧🐕🐈!

12/28/2021

Unplugged for a few days to spend time with my loved ones, but I am wishing everyone a safe, happy, healthy and prosperous holiday season and new year to come!

-Dr. Alex

12/28/2021

Not all of us are having a great holiday season for many reasons - let’s be supportive towards each and everyone. Your words can go a very long way for someone!

12/13/2021

Don’t we all wish Mondays were optional?!

BUT - at least come get adjusted to improve your day! Only 7️⃣ business days left until the office is closed for the holidays! 🎄

Treat yourself to some self care 💆🏼‍♀️💆🏻 this week - Santa 🎅 calls for it!!!

11/07/2021

Sunday Thoughts 💭

With the past 20 months being so challenging for all of us, I want to encourage each and every one of you to enjoy the small (or big) positive moments in your lives, whether they are finding a new coffee shop that makes amazing coffees ☕️, or seeing a beautiful sunrise 🌅, finally fixing up something around the home 🏡 or finally reading a whole book 📚, celebrating a new baby 👶 or a marriage 💍 👰‍♀️🤵‍♂️, or just getting through another day and making it to tomorrow 💕. No matter what it is, take time to enjoy, play, laugh and live this beautiful (while hard) life we are living!

10/18/2021

⁠Come in and get adjusted! Call or email us to find out about our availability!📞⁠
⁠

10/15/2021

Get ready for the vaccine passport!! Swipe to see dates that you can download your vaccine passport and other frequently asked questions!

10/15/2021

Oops! 🙈⁠🙉🙊⁠
⁠

10/11/2021

How is your body positioning when you drive?? Every time you get behind the wheel go through this check list!⁠
⁠

10/11/2021

Thank you to all my patients that have supported me and Chiropractic For Life! It has been a difficult road since taking over the clinic, but with the support of each and every one of you, I am able to keep the door of the clinic open to provide the best chiropractic care to you all! I appreciate your trust and confidence in me! I will always have your back! 😉