Another year has come and gone, and I've spent January reflecting on how 2017 went. I can't speak for everyone else, but 2017 was pretty eventful! There were several big changes that happened including moving out of my mum's house and taking big strides with my anxiety...

It's the most wonderful time of the year, according to Andy Williams, and we couldn't be more excited! Many of our staff are traveling, visiting friends and relatives, and taking part in holiday activities this month. Something that many of us are wary of is how we're...

Thanksgiving dinner can be one of the most anticipated meals of the year or one of the most dreaded, depending on your perspective. It can be full of yummy foods, but can also be time consuming, repetitive, and lead to over-eating. Let's make this year the year of chan...

The pain cycle:

In order to understand how massage therapy can help with pain management, we first need to understand the cause of muscular pain. When muscles are damaged, whether through a physical trauma, an over-use chronic injuries, or over stimulated by psychologic...

Do you have inflammation in your body? It can be localized such as inflamed joints (arthritis), muscles or tendons (tendonitis) or more widespread which is often seen in autoimmune conditions.  While there are many natural treatment options for decreasing inflammation...

It’s that time of year again… you know the one: stuffy noses, coughs, and all the lovely things that go along with it…

Cold and flu season.

So, what can you do to boost your immune system? Along with taking your vitamins (especially Vitamin C) and fue...

You do not have to go far to hear stories of struggle it seems. Many Albertans are experiencing a stressful year, from lay-offs to rebuilding from natural disasters. In any time of challenge though, you need not look far to see the reciprocal community support and oppo...

In these tough economic times, a lot of us are tempted to save our money and use it for other things. While it might be good to hold off from splurging on some things – clothes, nights out on the town, accessories – one very vital thing to make sure you have money to s...

As we hang up our skis and snowshoes, and pull out our golf clubs, there are some simple things to consider to ensure an injury-free season. The state of your physical fitness (flexibility, strength and endurance) not only plays a large role in your capacity to complet...

The clocks have changed, the days are longer, and we’re into the full swing of spring here at Backstrong! The longer days bring with them a little extra motivation and desire to get moving. However, time changes and weather changes (especially wind) are not always easy...