May 2010

Chiropractic Tip of the Month: Plant and Rake With-out the Ache

Gardening is a great way to stay active and have fun in the sun. But many people sustain injuries that could easily have been prevented with a little know-how.

S-T-R-E-T-C-H Before You Start
Take 10 minutes to stretch before you start planting or raking. The stretches should be gentle and should not cause pain.

Overall Conditioning:
Take a walk, even on the spot. Don’t forget to lift your knees and gently swing your arms.

Your Sides:
Extend one arm over your head, bend from the waist. Hold for 15 seconds, and repeat for both sides.

Your Thighs:
Lean against a tree, bend your knee and grasp your ankle with your hand. Hold for 15 seconds, and repeat for both sides.

Your Wrists:
Hold one arm out in front of you, palm down. Bend your wrist until the fingers point to the ground. Hold for 15 seconds, repeat for both wrists. Hold one arm straight and place your palm in the “stop” position. Hold for 15 seconds, repeat for both wrists.

Your Shoulders:
Let your arms hang loose. Rotate your shoulders forward, then rotate back.

The Right Moves

1. Alternate heavy and light chores
2. Change hands, they take the strain off by changing the position of your hands
3. Check your position, kneel then stand. Or simply sit and relax.
4. Lift with your back straight, and always bend your knees. Carry the load close to your body, and avoid heavy lifting immediately after bending or kneeling

Announcing a new health service at King West Chiropractic:
Japanese Reiki Therapy with Paul Lara

Paul Lara will be providing Reiki treatments on Mondays and Tuesdays at KWC. He will be offering an introductory rate of $20 for the initial 30 min

New to Toronto, Paul Lara spent the last six years training in Japan and China studying Reiki, Zen Meditation, QiGong, TaiJi & Kung Fu. In Kyoto, Paul became a 5th Generation Reiki Master, and in Canada is now a registered teacher and practitioner under the Canadian Reiki Association.

To learn more about Reiki or Paul and to book an appointment please visit: www.qibelly.com

Benefits of Japanese Reiki Therapy:

• promotes healthy mind, body and soul
• relieve stress, physical ailments and assists in recovery from illness
• Holistic in approach
• promote effective well being through the improved circulation of blood and Qi

Reiki can also aid:

• digestive difficulties
• insomnia and restlessness
• depression
• physical injury/trauma
• headaches and emotional discomfort

New Naturopathic Schedule – effective May 5, 2010

Dr. Salna Smith will be returning from maternity leave on Wednesday May 5. Her new hours will be as follows:

Wednesdays - 11am-7pm
Thursdays -7am-3pm
Fridays - 8-4pm

Clinic Holiday Schedule

Lucy Tumolo will be away May 25 to June 6, 2010.

Thank You:

Thank you to the following patients who referred to King West Chiropractic during the month of April. We appreciate your ongoing trust and support.
 

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