Ottawa Race Weekend Recovery Tips: What To Do After Your Race Ottawa Race Weekend is one of the most exciting weekends of the year in the city. Every year, thousands of runners take to the streets of Ottawa, the Glebe, and surrounding neighbourhoods to challenge themselves in the 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, and kids…
Ottawa Race Weekend Training: How to Prevent Running Injuries in Ottawa Ottawa Race Weekend is coming up. Training mileage is climbing across the Glebe, ByWard Market, and the Rideau Canal. Every spring, runners increase volume quickly — and injuries follow. The good news? Most running injuries are preventable with early assessment and smart training. Why…
Spring Is Here: Getting Ready for Ottawa Race Weekend Without Setbacks As March comes to an end in Ottawa, many of us are eager to get back outside. The snow is melting, the days are longer, and runners are starting to log serious kilometres again in preparation for Ottawa Race Weekend . If you are…
How to Avoid Gardening Injuries This Spring in Ottawa Spring in Ottawa is exciting. The snow melts, the sun returns, and many of us head straight into the yard. Whether you live in the Glebe , the ByWard Market , or surrounding neighbourhoods, gardening season often starts with long weekends of digging, raking, and lifting.…
CURAVITA Health Group at the Adapt Expo 2025 Join Us for a Day of Inclusion, Wellness & Community! CURAVITA Health Group is proud to announce our participation in the Adapt Expo 2025, a dynamic event bringing together individuals, businesses, and healthcare providers committed to creating a more inclusive and accessible community. Join us on Saturday,…
The Rise of Wellness Tech: Do Posture Correctors Work? A review of posture-correcting devices and how chiropractic care complements them In today’s world, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, there is a growing concern about the negative impacts of prolonged gadget use on our health, particularly posture. With the constant bend toward screens,…
The Consequences of Overtraining: How It Can Decrease Athletic Performance When it comes to athletic success, the common belief is that training as much as possible is the key to reaching peak performance. However, this mindset can often lead to the opposite of the desired outcome. Overtraining and pushing the body beyond its capacity to…
Rebuilding Healthy Habits: A Fresh Start After Winter’s Pause As the seasons shift and the world stirs to life, many of us feel a pull to re-energize our routines. Winter’s slower pace often brings comfort foods, quiet evenings, and a departure from regular exercise or mindful habits. Now, with spring’s arrival, we have the chance…
Physiotherapist’s top stretches to prevent running injuries Running offers a holistic approach to health and well-being, benefiting both the body and mind. It is a versatile activity that can be adapted to individual preferences, fitness levels, and goals, making it an important component of a healthy lifestyle. It is important to learn proper techniques and…
As we go through life, we develop habitual ways of using our muscles to move and position ourselves. Poor posture and reduced range of motion may be the result of limited stretching, sedentary behaviours, improper body alignment, or the result of a global pandemic! With age, our muscles naturally tighten which can lead to poor…