Go Jays Go! A Cheering Guide From Your CURAVITA Team In Ottawa Short on sleep, long on innings? Let’s keep Ottawa’s Toronto Blue Jays fans limber, loud, and injury-free. Whether you’re watching at home in the Glebe , at a friend’s place in Barrhaven , or at a local pub in the ByWard Market ,…
Painting Tips for Shoulder Health in Ottawa Whether you’re rolling paint on the walls of your Glebe home or spending hours at an easel in the ByWard Market art scene, painting can put a lot of strain on your shoulders and upper body. At CURAVITA Health Group , we often see patients with shoulder pain,…
How Chiropractic Care Helps with Knee Osteoarthritis Chiropractors are neuro-musculoskeletal experts who analyze how the joints in your spine, hips, and legs are moving. By identifying areas of stiffness or malfunction, Chiropractors can improve motion and reduce stress across the lower body. This can help improve motion and relieve stiffness in the back, hips, and…
Pickleball and Ankle Sprains: How to Protect Your Joints and Stay in the Game Pickleball has become one of the fastest-growing sports across North America, attracting players of all ages for its mix of fun, social connection, and competitive play. But much like other stop-and-start sports, such as tennis, squash, or basketball, pickleball demands quick…
Cycling Safety in Ottawa: Tips from Your Chiropractor at CURAVITA Health Group Ottawa is a beautiful city to explore on two wheels. With a growing network of bike lanes, multi-use pathways, and scenic routes that wind through both urban and natural settings, cycling is an enjoyable and accessible way to stay active and commute to…
Pickleball and Low Back Pain: Staying Strong on the Court Pickleball has quickly become one of the fastest-growing sports in Canada, attracting players of all ages with its fun, social, and accessible nature. But like any activity that involves repetitive motions and quick changes of direction, pickleball can take a toll on the body, particularly…
Pickleball Elbow: What Players Need to Know About This Common Injury Pickleball continues to rise in popularity, drawing in players of all ages for its fast-paced rallies, strategic play, and social appeal. But with this surge in activity comes a rise in injuries, and one of the most common among pickleball players is “pickleball elbow”…
Stretching for Runners: Static vs. Dynamic – Prepping for the Army Run in Ottawa Each September, thousands of athletes gather in downtown Ottawa to participate in the Canada Army Run , one of the city’s most inspiring races. Whether you’re preparing for the 5K, 10K, or half-marathon, proper preparation goes beyond logging miles. One of…
Understanding Neck Pain and Headaches: A Comprehensive Approach to Care Neck pain and headaches often go hand in hand, affecting many people in their daily lives. Whether you suffer from occasional tension headaches or chronic migraines, these conditions can disrupt your daily activities and reduce your quality of life. Fortunately, chiropractic care, physiotherapy, and massage…
Biofreeze: A Cool Solution for Pain Relief Whether you’re dealing with muscle soreness after a workout, joint pain from arthritis, or tension from sitting at a desk all day, finding quick relief is key to staying active and feeling your best. One product many patients and practitioners rely on is Biofreeze – a topical analgesic…