<![CDATA[MILTON CHIROPRACTOR | DR. AMANDA LETT - Blog]]>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:15:25 -0400Weebly<![CDATA[Easter Office Closure]]>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 02:49:59 GMThttps://www.chiropractorinmilton.com/blog/easter-office-closureThe office will be closed Friday April 3rd - Monday April 6th for Easter.

Chiropractic appointments will resume on Wednesday April 8th, 2026.

Happy Easter to you and your families.

]]><![CDATA[Vacation office closure]]>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 16:24:51 GMThttps://www.chiropractorinmilton.com/blog/vacation-office-closureChiropractic appointments will not be available May 6-17th 2024.

Regular office hours resume on Wednesday May 22nd, 2024.

Please plan your appointments accordingly.

Thank you]]><![CDATA[Easter Weekend 2021 Office Closure]]>Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:24:25 GMThttps://www.chiropractorinmilton.com/blog/easter-weekend-2021-office-closureWe will be closed Friday April 2, 2021 for Good Friday.

Chiropractic office hours will resume on Tuesday April 6, 2021.

Happy Easter to you and your family.
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]]><![CDATA[Christmas & New Year office closure]]>Fri, 11 Dec 2020 13:40:38 GMThttps://www.chiropractorinmilton.com/blog/christmas-new-year-office-closureChristmas/ New year office closure:

The office will be closed the following days for the Christmas/New Year holidays:
  • Thursday December 24th, 2020
  • Friday December 25th, 2020
  • Thursday December 31st, 2020
  • Friday January 1st, 2021

Modified office hours during this time will be:

  • Monday December 21st- Wednesday December 23rd: 3pm-6:30pm
  • Monday December 28th - Wednesday December 30th: 3pm-6:30pm

Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday January 5th 2021.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!]]><![CDATA[Get back on track with your health]]>Wed, 14 Oct 2020 14:49:48 GMThttps://www.chiropractorinmilton.com/blog/get-back-on-track-with-your-healthThese past months have been hard on everyone. Unfortunately, there is no clear end in sight.
October 16 is World Spine Day! Get Back on Track – safely! Your neck and back pain hasn’t stopped during these months. Enhanced cleaning, screening and spacing of patient appointments are just a few things I’m doing, among many other measures

If you are considering returning to care, contact me if you want to find out more about how we will keep you as safe as possible. My team and I would be happy to let you know everything we’re doing. Best wishes for World Spine Day 2020! 
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]]><![CDATA[Tips to help reduce back pain]]>Fri, 18 Sep 2020 13:41:31 GMThttps://www.chiropractorinmilton.com/blog/tips-to-help-reduce-back-painFor simple low back sprain /strain injuries, there are several things that you can do at home to aid in your recovery. If you are unsure if your back pain is due to a simple sprain/ strain injury or if it is something more serious, please see a health care provider for an assessment.
Although your first thought may be to avoid all activity, light activity can actually be beneficial when recovering from minor back pain. It is important to change positions frequently and incorporate gentle stretching. Resting in bed is only necessary if you are in so much pain that you are unable to move, however, light activity when possible has shown to aid in a faster recovery from minor low back pain issues.

Try to identify activities of daily living that may be aggravating your symptoms and slowing your recovery. Those activities should be limited during the first 1-2 weeks of your recovery.
Heat or ice?
Although heat may feel better in the short term, Ice is a better option when trying to decrease an inflammatory response with acute injuries. Keep this in mind during the first 72 hours of an injury.

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If you are experiencing back pain, please contact a health care professional, such as your chiropractor for an assessment. This way a plan of action that is appropriate for your unique situation can be created.

]]><![CDATA[Incorporating physical activity into your week]]>Fri, 25 Oct 2019 20:39:03 GMThttps://www.chiropractorinmilton.com/blog/incorporating-physical-activity-into-your-weekA lack of physical activity and obesity results in a higher chance of developing back pain among other issues. There are many ways to incorporate healthy eating habits and physical activity into your week to get started on your back to health journey. 
  1. Cardiovascular activity. Try to incorporate 30 minutes of moderate cardiovascular exercise at least 5 times per week. This could include a brisk walk, biking, swimming or running.
  2. Weight bearing exercise. This is essential to maintain a healthy spine and bone density, and to build strong muscles. Always seek help from a professional if you are unsure of correct techniques. Examples of this type of activity can include resistance exercises, walking, running and using weights.

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]]><![CDATA[Minimizing gardening aches & pains]]>Mon, 05 Aug 2019 20:13:44 GMThttps://www.chiropractorinmilton.com/blog/minimizing-gardening-aches-painsGardening is a wonderful way to spend time outside this summer, however, keep in mind that it should be treated like any other physical activity and that you need to prepare your body for it in order to minimize your chance of injury.

Here are some tips to keep in mind before heading out into your yard:
  1. Warm up
  2. Use proper form and alignment. - This will decrease your chance of developing sprain/strain injuries.
  3. .Take frequent breaks - Take breaks every 15-20 minutes to allow your muscles and joints to rest.
]]><![CDATA[Improving sleep when dealing with pain]]>Thu, 09 May 2019 01:22:26 GMThttps://www.chiropractorinmilton.com/blog/improving-sleep-when-dealing-with-painWhen dealing with pain, one of the consequences can be sleep disruption. There are ways to cope with this disruption and try to minimize the effect pain can have on sleep. Some suggestions include:
  • Using heat / cold therapy to try to decrease inflammation and relax the muscles 
  • Try to stretch gently before bed which can help improve flexibility and decrease pain.
  • Watch your sleep position. If you're a side sleeper, try placing a pillow between your knees to minimize back pain. 
Talk to your health care provider if your pain is persistent. 
]]><![CDATA[Minimizing strain while spring cleaning]]>Tue, 26 Mar 2019 02:50:25 GMThttps://www.chiropractorinmilton.com/blog/minimizing-strain-while-spring-cleaning
With the arrival of spring, we often start thinking of all the tidying up we need to do around the house or in the yard. Many of these tasks require repetitive actions such as bending, reaching, lifting, and twisting, which if done improperly could lead to injuries.

Keep these following tips in mind to minimize your chance of injury:
  1. ​WARM UP. Prepare your body for the tasks ahead and treat your spring cleaning like any other physical activity with a brief warm up. Start with a simple walk around the house followed up by some light stretches.
  2. MAINTAIN PROPER ALIGNMENT. When performing the tasks ahead, keep your alignment in mind to reduce strain and repetitive stress.
  3. BREAK UP YOUR TASKS. For larger tasks, or heavy jobs, try to break the activity up into small sections to minimize strain on your body.

Source: Canadian Chiropractic Association
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