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SAG-AFTRA And WGA Fears About AI Are Warranted After 15 Years Of Streaming Chaos, Says ‘Oppenheimer’ Director Christopher Nolan: Companies “Don’t Want To Take Responsibility For Whatever That Algorithm Does” Christopher Nolan sees the insistence by striking SAG-AFTRA and WGA members that studios and streamers limit the use of artificial intelligence stems directly from the explosion of streaming over t…

Today, Oct. 16, is . Check these four tips to help you keep your spine healthy. Follow our official page Ontario Chiropractic Association for more useful tips.

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Patients: If you're experiencing hip and/or knee osteoarthritis symptoms, and want to learn more about how GLA:D Canada can help you, visit: https://gladcanada.ca/how-to-participate-in-glad-canada/. Follow our official page Ontario Chiropractic Association to stay updated.

World Spine Day is coming up on Oct. 16. Follow our official Ontario Chiropractic Association for updates, practical self-care tips and more.

Oct.. 16 is . This day raises awareness for the importance of proper spinal health and how it impacts Ontarians, Canadians, and the world.

Health Canada reports that 11 million Canadians experience spine, muscle and joint conditions each year – that’s more than cancer, stroke, heart disease, diabetes and Alzheimer’s Disease combined.

Further, the Canadian Pain Task Force estimates that about 9 million Canadians will suffer from chronic pain by 2030.

Join us in highlighting the importance of spinal health by following our page and sharing our World Spine Day posts from now until Oct. 16.

For more information, visit http://worldspineday.org/ .

World Spine Day

Spring is here! This upcoming long weekend is a great time for outdoor activities. It’s time to tune up your bicycle, get out your running shoes, and / or get around to yard work you’ve been putting off.

Movement and exercise are great ways to stay mentally and physically fit. Here are seven fit tips to get you moving safely this weekend and beyond. Please share these tips with your friends, colleagues, and patients.

1. Warm up before you exercise.
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2. Learn the proper technique for your activity to help avoid injury.
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3. Maximize your mobility and range of motion – Keep your muscles and joints moving to support your athletic ability and help prevent injury.
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4. Drink plenty of fluids before, during and after physical activity.
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5. Don’t overdo it. Take it one day at a time.
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6. Take time to properly cool down.
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7. Treat any injuries promptly – If you have significant spine, muscle or joint pain or discomfort that lingers, you may have an injury. Your chiropractor can help you identify what’s going on, provide treatment and help you stay active.

Click / tap the ‘Find a Chiropractor’ button on our website to find a chiropractor near you. bit.ly/onchiro2022b

Did you know manual adjustments are only one type of treatment? Dr. Chris Gordon-Tennant in Pickering and other chiropractors offer patients several options to treat , stiffness or similar conditions. Read More: https://chiropractic.on.ca/from-athletes-to-seniors-chiropractic-treatments-for-various-needs/

From Athletes to Seniors: Chiropractic Treatments for Various Needs By Dr. Chris Gordon-Tennant | I’ve always had a huge passion for sports. As a chiropractor, I’ve treated many elite and professional athletes, including at the 2015 Pan American Games and Parapan Am Games. It’s particularly satisfying to help athletes recover so they

Falls are main cause of hospital visits for seniors: Caregiver SOS | Toronto Star

According to the Public Health Agency of Canada about 20% - 30% of Canadian seniors experience a fall yearly. Take steps in the right direction by following these tips!

thestar.com It's important to learn the tools and strategies to prevent slips and falls from happening.

Simple Ways to Stay Active Everyday

What’s more important than perfect posture? Movement! Here are 8 ways to stay active throughout the day.

besthealthmag.ca Whether you work at home or in an office, it's important to move often. Here are some simple ways to stay active throughout the day

7 Things a Chiropractor Knows About You the Minute You Walk Into the Room

Your posture gives plenty away!

menshealth.com Your posture gives plenty away

How much extra pressure are you putting on your spine? Follow these tips to avoid the pain caused by using digital devices! bit.ly/2cAU0d9

Heavy lifting by young workers linked to back pain in midlife: study

Young adults with jobs that involve heavy lifting might be at higher risk for back pain later in life. Remember to bend your knees to lift with ease!

theglobeandmail.com Young adults with manual labour jobs might be at higher risk for back pain later in life

Simply Align on the App Store

Need a reminder to fix your posture? The Simply Align App tracks your phone’s motion to detect bad posture and reminds you to correct it.

Available on the App Store

Woman of Steele: Tennis elbow, runner's knee … now … text neck

Stiffness, pain, tingling and numbness are all symptoms of text neck. Follow these tips when you’re using hand-held devices for hours at a time!

windsorstar.com Getting stiffness and pain in your neck? You could be suffering from a classic example of “text neck,” according to one Windsor chiropractor. Dr. Dean Tapak, chiropracto…

Staring at your cellphone could hurt your neck, chiropractors warn

Chiropractors are sounding the alarm over a condition called text neck, which comes after people repeatedly bend their heads down to look at their cellphones. Here’s how you can avoid the strain!

cbc.ca Chiropractors in Windsor-Essex are sounding the alarm over "text neck" which comes after repeatedly turning your head down. Just the pressure from that action alone could put nearly 30 kilograms of pressure on your spine.

Learning to make a positive online footprint

Lessons of the day: What goes online stays online and tips on how to avoid text neck.

theglobeandmail.com By teaching strong communication skills, educators steer students away from bullying and other pitfalls

Ten ways to reduce injuries from excessive smartphone use

Text neck is common in chiropractic and physiotherapy clinics for people of all ages from Pokemon Go enthusiasts to multitasking professionals. Here are 10 ways to reduce injuries!

theglobeandmail.com New injuries, including neck pain and ‘texting thumb,’ are increasing as people become more reliant on their personal devices

What’s the Value of Exercise? $2,500

That's right, hitting the gym can actually save you money!

nytimes.com An analysis of more than 26,000 men and women found that a little exercise can result in big savings on medical bills.

Why Fidgeting Is Good Medicine

Are you a fidgeter? From now on, you can ignore the frequent requests you undoubtedly receive to just sit still.

nytimes.com A new study finds that toe-tapping, foot-wagging and other body movements help keep your blood flowing.

Sleep should be restful and rejuvenating, but headaches and neck stiffness can make for a painful wake-up call. Proper neck support can help you get a better night’s sleep. Try these tips to pick the pillow that’s right for you! http://bit.ly/2cVa1Pk