Movember helps to bring awareness to not only men’s physical health, but also men’s mental health. In addition to anxiety and depression, men can also struggle with eating disorders, low self-esteem and negative body images. Often our physical well being impacts our mental well being and vice versa. It really doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive.

Here are three things men (and people in general) can do to help improve their physical and mental well-being.

Stress fractures are common overuse injuries, they are often seen in sports with repetitive forces such as running, basketball and gymnastics. Although it can be hard to diagnose without medical imaging, there are some tell tale signs. Often the site of the stress fracture is very painful when you touch the bone. Many people also experience pain after beginning an activity which then subsides once the activity has ended.

How do you fuel your body for a workout?

Is your body getting what it needs in order to recover and gain the benefits from a hard training session?

Here are some tips on how to fuel your body, so you can keep doing what you love!

Iliotibial band syndrome (IT band) is an overuse injury commonly seen in long distance runners and cyclists. When the IT becomes inflamed, it can cause pain along the outside of your hip or knee and often gets worse the longer it is left untreated.

Some of us prefer cardio, while others prefer strength training, but a balance of the two is the key to optimal health and overall performance.

Do you experience knee pain when you squat? Help is on the way!

Here are three squat variations which will help take pressure off your knees, so you can still reap the benefits from a squat exercise without the pain.

Why is it important to do regular strength training? Did you know it does way more than just building strength? Here are a few of the benefits of strength training.

Poor posture is a pain - it affects how you move, how you feel and how you look. We live in a society in which our lifestyles exacerbate bad posture. Not only do we spend an unhealthy amount of time sitting - whether that is driving in a car, sitting at a desk, sitting on the couch, but our sedentary lifestyles have caused us to lose mobility and strength throughout our shoulders, backs and necks.

Enough cannot be said about the importance of spine mobility. When you think about it, your spine connects the upper and lower part of your body. It is central to strong movements in both your upper and lower body. If your spine is not performing optimally, the rest of your body cannot perform optimally.

Every climber knows how important it is to keep your hands and fingers strong and mobile. Climbers put such a huge flexion demand on their fingers that overtime they can experience loss of mobility and strength, which can lead to chronic injuries.

We are proud to partner with one of the more progressive medical clinics on the North Shore, Revive Medical Clinic.

Revive is a physician-run clinic that offers personalized and innovative approaches to healthcare through the use of statistical feedback, genetic testing and 3-D medical aesthetics.

Although hip pain can be treated through active rehabilitation by a rehab specialist such as a Physiotherapist, Chiropractor, Athletic Therapist and Registered Massage Therapist, it is best to keep your hips healthy by incorporating exercise that builds strength and mobility.

Luckily, doing a little bit of hip mobility and strength training can help reduce pain and improve hip function.⁠

Runner’s feet take a beating! On average, each foot comes into contact with the ground 80 to 100 times per minute. We often overlook the importance of our feet and toes, but they are probably one of the hardest working parts of our bodies. That’s why it is super important to give your feet and toes a little TLC to keep them healthy and resilient.

Nothing could have prepared me to find out that I had a significant medical condition that would require major surgery to repair one of my most vital organs.

You have put in the months, weeks, days and hours of training. You’ve endured injuries, inclement weather and really painful chafing. You have persevered and have completed your marathon training. Whether this is your first marathon or 10th, here are three race day tips to help you run your best race.

With the golf season around the corner now is the perfect time to start preparing your body for the upcoming season. Here are four exercises demonstrated by COAST Chiropractor Dr. Aidan Genik to reinforce proper movement patterns, while also building strength for a solid backswing.

Exercise is an essential part of any healthy lifestyle, but sometimes you can have too much of a good thing. Many of us know that the more you workout, the more you’ll improve, but there is a tipping point. Too much exercise without enough rest can lead to overtraining and can impact your health and overall well-being.

Athletes and weekend warriors alike should always incorporate cross training into their exercise schedule. But why is it so important? There are lots of benefits to cross training and they may not be as obvious as you might think.

In order to build strong abdominal muscles, it’s important to engage your core with a variety of different exercises. Here are three challenging abdominal exercises to strengthen your core and more importantly, they are not crunches!

Physical rehabilitation after a stroke is an essential treatment and can have a profound effect on the recovery and quality of life post-stroke. For most patients, it is important to start rehab as soon as they have clearance from a physician in order to recover as much lost function as possible. As an integral part of your post-stroke medical team, a rehabilitation specialist will work closely with each patient to address their individual needs to help them regain lost mobility and function.