Well it is that time of year to pull out the rake and clean up the yard. Unfortunately many people ‘pull’ more then just the rake out – pulling muscles and injuring their back! Luckily the Ontario Chiropractic Association has a brochure entitled ‘Plant and Rake without the Ache‘. It provides tips and strategies to reduce your chance of being injured raking and gardening. I have utilized this information in my latest health video. Check it out here:
Happy raking!
Improve your posture while sitting at a desk! In today’s technology driven world the majority of jobs have become sedentary desk jobs. It is no co-incidence that poor posture is on the increase along with the negative symptoms associated including headaches, neck, back, shoulder and arm pain. Poor Posture Causes More Than Just Pain In… Continue Reading
Dr. Jory interviews Toronto personal trainer Will about working out. Topics include hydration, bettering yourself, losing fat, building muscle, overcoming injuries, best exercises, and funny gym characters. Check out Dr. Jory’s YouTube channel and get your health on! Continue Reading
Dr. Jory interviews personal and team trainer Rolin about working out. Topics include TRX, bootcamp, setting mini goals, bettering yourself, losing fat, building muscle, overcoming injuries, best exercises, and funny gym characters. Check out Dr. Jory’s YouTube channel and get your health on! Continue Reading
Increase your core strength with exercises you can easily do from home – no equipment necessary. What is the first thing you think of when someone says ‘core strength’? If you are like most you will think abs/abdominals. Abs are only one component of core strength. In order to really strengthen your core you need… Continue Reading
You are working out – fantastic! But … watch out for these injuries. After treating patients for almost a decade in health clubs I have noticed certain injuries are more common to those who work out. Here are the top three most common injuries I treat and how to prevent: (1) Rotator Cuff The rotator… Continue Reading
The Human Body is Designed For Movement – Not Sitting! Every time I take a health history of a new patient I ask how long they sit during the day. The answers always shock me. Many people sit for 8 or 9 hours a day – longer then time spent sleeping! I’m especially concerned when… Continue Reading
12 Core Strengthening Exercises to Improve Posture, Avoid Injury and Look Better! I have been treating patients inside a gym for the past 5 years. Over this time I’ve seen many examples of improper technique, exercise philosophies and common mistakes. One that I see over and over again is putting too much focus on ‘getting… Continue Reading
I’ve been spending long periods of time editing this website which is resulting in probably the most common condition I treat – COMPUTERITIS! Well maybe that isn’t the medically accepted term but it sure describes the cause/effect relationship. I can feel tightness in my neck, shoulders and upper back. Thank God I’m a chiropractor and… Continue Reading
Downtown Toronto Chiropractor Dr. Jory Basso teaches you how to child proof your back. Proper feeding positions, lifting and carrying techniques for your child are demonstrated. [youtube]http://youtu.be/-7pzkWOjJvQ[/youtube] Continue Reading
Dr. Jory is on a never ending quest to acquire knowledge. His intellectual passions for science, health, astronomy, and evolution are balanced with physical passions of cycling, surfing, kayaking, and hiking.
His vision is to change the World through extra-ordinary science and health education. He believes that knowledge and understanding empowers individuals to make healthier decisions for themselves and the planet collectively. He aspires to be the next Bill Nye The Science Guy.
