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Picking the Right Running Shoe

Picking the Right Running Shoe The world of running shoes can seem overwhelming, there are so many brands with many different styles and prices of shoes- how are you ever expected to know which show is right for you? Picking the right running shoe might be daunting, but it doesn't have to be. The secret: most running shoes are VERY similar. There are really only a few options that you need to think about when buying your next shoe.  Rule #1: Price is not everything. For the most part, the price reflects how new the shoe is, not how good the [...]

By |2022-10-04T16:07:33+00:00October 4, 2022|Alternative Medicine Toronto Blog|0 Comments

Static Stretch vs Dynamic Stretch

The proper way to stretch for warm up and cool down When we do any kind of physical activity, it is important to take the time to warm up before and cool down after. Many grew up learning that they should stretch to achieve this, more specifically static stretch. This is where you move a joint as far as it can go and hold it for a few seconds. It feels great, but it is actually not the best thing to do before engaging in physical activity. You actually want to perform dynamic stretches. Dynamic Stretching A dynamic stretch is when [...]

Learn-to-Run: Rating Of Perceived Exertion

Rating of Perceived Exertion I didn't know what rating of perceived exertion was when I began running, and I wish I had. Whenever I attempted to try running previously, my biggest struggle about it was that that as soon as I start running, I got out of breath very quickly and was unable to continue for very long. And I immediately felt like it was too hard and got very discouraged. As someone who learned to run later in my life, and actually took the time to build up overtime, I found out that it has nothing to do with being [...]

RUNNING ANALYSIS

RUNNING ANALYSIS IN DOWNTOWN TORONTO Whether you are just getting into running or someone who has been racing for years, your running mechanics is something that everyone can improve. Having someone assess your running biomechanics, and then guide you through the process of re-training your running gait, has the potential to reduce running related injuries, improve running performance and running economy, and optimize running kinematic variables. At Back In Balance Clinic, we can do a running gait analysis, conveniently in downtown Toronto, to help you with your running goals. Due to the highly repetitive nature of running, most running related injuries [...]

By |2022-01-17T21:02:57+00:00January 17, 2022|Alternative Medicine Toronto Blog|0 Comments

The Backpack Guide

The Backpack Guide: What to look for and how to wear them! Back to school season is upon us, and you might be in the search for a new backpack for yourself or for your children. We would like to share this Backpack Guide to help you make better choices for backpacks to help keep your spine and joints healthy and pain-free. Backpack Guide: Backpacks are great if used correctly Backpacks are a practical way for students to carry books and supplies.  They are designed to redistribute load through some of the bigger and stronger muscles of the body. But, more [...]

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