Spinal Decompression Toronto

6 Gardening Tips to Help Your Back

Spring is actually here! And I know what a lot of you are going to do…..GARDEN! But like most people, after a long hard winter, you’re just going to start…gardening. Like any activity you do after a hiatus, gardening involves

30 Second Back Tips – Simple Back Stretches

If you have uncomplicated low back pain (LBP), here are some simple stretches to help you. Uncomplicated LBP is pain not caused by pathology and does not have pain radiating down the leg or any neurological deficits (loss of sensation,

30 Second Back Tips – Proper Posture when Playing on Your Phone

Every day, practically everyone you see is on their cell phone. And much of the time is spent either on social sites or playing games. Look around and notice their posture. In fact, take a look at your own. Often

30 Second Back Tips – How to Sneeze Properly

You may thing that sneezing is nothing to sneeze about. But, sneezing increases the pressure on your spine and can create or exacerbate many problems. Increased spinal pressure can lead to sprains or strains of the neck, mid back or

30 Second Back Tips: Proper Sleeping Position

We spend approximately one quarter to one third of our time sleeping. So, imagine how important it is to sleep with good posture to relieve pressure on our spines. Generally, the best positions to sleep are on your back or sides.

30 Second Back Tips: Proper Lifting

Today’s tips build on our last video regarding standing with balance. When you are lifting an item, it is very important to use your legs and not your back. NEVER bend forward at the waist to lift an item; this

30 Second Back Tips: Proper Standing

Check out our new YouTube playlist – Dr. Deltoff’s 30 Second Back Tips. Dr. Deltoff will be posting a new tip every week to help you take the stress off your back during daily activities. Our first video describes how