Healthy Aging

Aging: How to stay active when it hurts to do so
Aging: How to stay active when it hurts to do so

Aging: How to stay active when it hurts to do so

OCA Admin2024-06-19T14:55:44-04:00

Tom Kellar and his wife, Colleen Fraser, from Sudbury, Ontario, have always tried to stay active while aging by going to the gym, walking, or hitting the trails on snowshoes or skis during the winter. But in recent years, the pain made exercise a challenge for both of them. For Kellar, the pain was particularly bad in his left knee, while Fraser had both hand and knee pain. “When you’re in pain, you’re tired all [...]

Living with Arthritis: How Chiropractic Care Helps Alleviate Arthritis Symptoms

OCA Admin2023-02-15T20:31:03-05:00

Arthritis affects about one in five Canadians or more than six million people. Many people living with this condition say they need help to complete daily tasks because arthritis limits their abilities. With symptoms like stiffness and often painful inflammation, arthritis limits your mobility and how well you can move your joints. Chiropractic care helps alleviate arthritis symptoms, so you can move through your day with less pain. Although symptoms are more likely to show [...]

Three Tips for Healthy Aging

OCA Admin2023-02-16T10:58:22-05:00

Active living is important for your health and well-being, no matter what your age is, but it can be vital for older adults. Being active and mobile can help prevent many chronic conditions that can impact you as you age. Even moderate exercise can contribute to your body’s balance and bone strength, which is why it’s never too late to start exercising.