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Core stability is more than just the 6 pack

According to the two main bodies of knowledge when it comes to muscle activation and low back pain, core is just not doing a few situps.  Core stability entails proper functioning of your rectus abdominals, your obliques, transverse abdominals,  lower back muscles and the fascia around it, as well as a few intrinsic muscles including your multifidus.  A good core routine will focus on dynamically activation of those muscles to protect the passive structures in the low back. For more examples, book a free consult here https://www.formfunctionclinic.com/contact.php .

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May’s Health Talk

Emotional Eating and Ways to Cope by Mary Trull Holistic Nutritionist.
Eating is something we do to nourish our bodies with vital nutrients. Sometimes we turn to food in response to certain emotions. Is it out of boredom, loneliness, or an unhappy relationship?

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Tip of the Week: How to Manage Painful Bunions

A bunion is generally considered as an enlargement of the joint (a lump of bone) at the base and side of the big toe – (specifically, the first metatarsophalangeal joint). Bunions form when the toe moves out of place. As the big toe bends towards the others this bone becomes larger and the bunion can become painful and can lead  to arthritis.  Here are ways to provide relief to bunions:

1) Felt pads can be used to offload pressure at the bunion

2)Wear shoes that are wider and deeper to accommodate the bunion as high heels will tend to exacerbate the condition

3)Remove painful corns and callus that have developed as a result of the bunion

4)Shoe stretching can be done specifically at the bunion area to reduce friction within the shoe

5)If the bunion is in its earlier stages, exercises can help to maintain the mobility of the joint

6)Custom Made Orthotics will help to reduce the progression of the bunion

7)If all of the above conservative measures have been exhausted, then bunion surgery may be necessary

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Reducing Injury Risk Before It Happens

Prehabilitation! This concept of exercise training is becoming well-known within the health profession, particularly with therapists involved in sports preparation. Prehabilitation involves strength and conditioning exercises for specific isolated muscles that may help to reduce injury risks, before an injury actually occurs. This approach to physical therapy is the classic “ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure”. Prehabilitation is sport-specific and very personalized to functional abilities and goals. Prehabilitation targets common injuries and strength imbalances that have been prevalent in the particular sport.

For more information on Prehabilitation or to book an assessment please contact Christopher Chmiel at Form & Function Clinic!

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How Acupuncture Boosts Immunity by Jennie Cheung, Naturopathic Medicine

The effect of acupuncture and moxibustion on strengthening the body’s defense systems is the topic for this week’s health tip.  Acupuncture has been shown to be effective in treating and preventing a multitude of conditions from the common cold, asthma, hepatitis, to food poisoning.

Many are unaware that acupuncture also directly assists in the treatment of both acute and chronic inflammatory conditions such as laryngitis, appendicitis, gastritis, conjunctivitis, otitis media, mastitis, and much more.  Studies have shown that biological markers for immune function such as leucocytes, neutrophils, phagocytes, antibodies, immunoglobulins and other serum proteins were strengthened during treatments with acupuncture and moxibustion.  Hence it is no wonder that this clinical choice of treatment can be extremely significant in achieving favourable results.

In summary, the three main effects of acupuncture and moxibustion-analgesic, regulatory, and immunological-are interdependent and interrelated.  The body’s ability to regulate function and to provide resistance encompasses the main treatment goal of acupuncture therapy.  When I am able to incorporate this mode of therapy in my practice I draw upon its many clinically proven affects in the body from nerve stimulation, blood circulation, cellular immunity or endocrine restoration.  Acupuncture  remains one of my top health treatments in fighting off disease.  For any further information on whether you may benefit from acupuncture, please contact us at 905-604-9355 or jcheung@formfunctionclinic.com.