Pranayama is an umbrella term for breathing exercises in Yoga (and other Eastern Traditions) - it is a Sanskrit word that loosely translates to “the stop/control” of the breath. ‘Prana’ means life force energy or vital life force, which we draw from the breath. ‘Yama’ means restraint, or to gain control of. The practice of Pranayama is most often slow-paced, deep breathing exercises with various practices of manipulating the nostrils in accordance with the breath. It is purposeful, with the practitioner controlling the timing, duration, and frequency of each inhale, exhale, and hold.

There is growing evidence that supports the use of breathing exercises for a variety of different physical and mental health concerns. Breathing exercises, as defined by the National Institutes of Health are an active process involving conscious regulation of breathing (inhaling & exhaling). There are many different types of breathing exercises used to treat conditions such as

It is the fabric of the body that envelopes its trillions of cells forming a unitary, tough & fibrous web that can be found everywhere!

Plantar fasciitis accounts for approximately 15% of all foot injuries per year in the US and Canada. It affects adults of any age (peak 30-50 years old), & females more than males at a ratio of 2:1. It is caused by microtrauma & inflammation of the plantar fascia origin point on the heel of the foot (calcaneus).

Every summer we play “where are we Wednesday” and love to show where we’ve been. Capture Cape Breton is our annual contest that showcases the beauty of this amazing island and gives you the chance to show us where you’ve been!

Between August 3rd-24th send us your best CB shot (enter via social or info@islandchiro.com). We will choose 6 finalists and open it to online voting. This year we have prizes for first, second and third place!

After an amazing summer we are back at it! Here’s a full list of all our classes. We are offering classes 6 days a week! Take a peek and give us a call if you have any questions. Classes with start the week of September 13th.

Tomato season is finally upon us! Head over to the farmers market and get some of those wonderful tomatoes and try this super easy recipe, it’s always a crow pleaser!

We often discuss why frequent movements are important for our skeletal health, but frequent movements can also help with weight loss or maintenance.

We’ve all been there. That moment when nothing is going as planned and you feel like you are being pulled in 7 different ways. At the height of that stressful moment, no amount of self-care, sleep or healthy diets is going to help you keep your sh**t together. Here’s one immediate thing you can do to help you keep your cool when stress hits the fan.

L'été est finalement arrivé et nous voulons vous aider à prendre plaisir en la saison et rester en bonne santé. L'été apporte pas seulement du plaisir, mais aussi une chance d’améliorer votre santé dans une manière nouvelle et excitante. Voici quelques-uns de nos meilleurs conseils :

Summer has finally arrived, and we want to help you enjoy the season to its fullest while staying healthy. Summer not only brings fun, but also with a chance to stay healthy in new, exciting ways. Here some of our top tips:

Avec les vacances just en cote de la rue, il y a beaucoup de persons qui vont aller faire le golf. Aujourd’hui on parle à propos de le meilleure façon de étirer pour le golf.

Lateral elbow pain following activity without direct trauma to the elbow. Tennis elbow results from

Une cause fréquente de douleur des muscles quit fait fléchir le hanche est la tension due à une position assise prolongée. Vos fléchisseurs du hanche sont dans une position court lorsque vous êtes en position assise, combinez cela avec