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02/27/2026

Ever feel like your brain is “buffering”?

Brain fog is a term many people use to describe mental sluggishness – trouble focusing, remembering, planning, or finding the right words. It can be linked to stress, fatigue, poor sleep, or emotional overload.

Small daily adjustments can help lift that haze. And if brain fog begins to interfere with your work, home life, or well-being, professional support can provide practical strategies tailored to you.

Read the article below to learn:
• What brain fog feels like
• Why it happens
• 7 simple strategies that may help
• When to consider speaking with a professional

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The cursor blinks on an empty screen. You’ve read the same email three times, but the words won’t stick. It feels like a thick haze has settled over your thoughts, making even simple decisions feel heavy. This experience of mental sluggishness is often called brain fog, and it can make it hard t...

02/26/2026

We're still riding the energy from last week's Lifemark National Conference! ✨

Next – Care. Learn. Grow.

From February 19-20, clinic leaders from across the country came together to connect, share ideas, and explore what's next for patient care and professional growth across .

The conversations, collaboration, and commitment shown in every room were truly inspiring.

A big thank you to everyone who helped plan and bring this event to life – and to all Lifemark team members who showed up ready to learn, engage, and grow.

Feeling grateful and excited for what's ahead at Lifemark in 2026!

02/25/2026

Massage therapy is often linked to relaxation. 💆

But it can do much more.

Massage therapy may help:
• Reduce muscle tightness
• Support pain relief
• Improve circulation
• Help recovery after exercise
• Lower stress levels

When muscles are less tense and blood flow improves, your body can move more comfortably. Lower stress can also support your overall health. Massage therapy can be part of a proactive health plan, not just something you use when pain becomes severe.

👉 To learn more or book with a Massage Therapist, visit: https://tinyurl.com/yf2v6zhz

02/24/2026

Some tension sits deeper than a stretch you can do on your own.

Introducing Stretch Rx, a therapist-guided stretch therapy program focused on deep tension, flexibility, and mobility. One-on-one sessions are delivered by a kinesiologist or physiotherapist assistant certified in stretch therapy, with oversight from a registered physiotherapist or chiropractor.

📍 Available now at select GTA clinics, including:
• Trilogy Physiotherapy West (Etobicoke)
• East Toronto Orthopaedic & Sports Injury Clinic (Danforth)
• Rebalance Sports Medicine University & King (Downtown Toronto)
• Lifemark Physiotherapy Scarborough Village (Scarborough)

This service is covered by many extended health care plans.

👉 Book your 30-minute assessment today to begin your Stretch Rx program by giving us a call at 1-855-485-1344

02/19/2026

Is running on the treadmill really harder on your knees? Does the belt "do all the work" for you?

Our physiotherapist at Lifemark Physiotherapy London Springbank, Karen Tyssen, breaks down 5 common myths about indoor running – and explains how to use the treadmill to build strength, protect your joints, and train smarter this winter.

If you're logging miles indoors, this article is worth the read. 🏃‍♂️ https://tinyurl.com/3dx27u7z

02/17/2026

Stress shows up in the body.

Changes in breathing, muscle tension, and heart rate are common responses to stress.

🧘 Slow, diaphragmatic breathing can be a helpful way to support nervous system regulation and reduce physical tension in the moment.

If stress or anxiety has been weighing on you, you don’t have to carry it alone. 👉 Connect with a psychologist: https://tinyurl.com/ywrh6anw

02/16/2026

A soft bulge down your midline. A core that feels weaker than it used to. Back pain that showed up postpartum. 👉 These can all be signs of diastasis recti after pregnancy.

Diastasis recti is common postpartum. And no, it doesn’t mean you’ve done something wrong.

What matters most isn’t the size of the gap. It’s how your core manages pressure, movement, and daily load.

In this article, we explain:
• What diastasis recti actually is
• Common signs to watch for postpartum
• Myths about core exercises and lifting
• How pelvic health physiotherapy supports recovery
• What healing realistically looks like over time

👉 Read the full guide and learn how pelvic health physiotherapy can help you move forward with confidence: https://tinyurl.com/49trx98c

Learn about diastasis recti after pregnancy—what causes it, signs to watch for, and how pelvic physiotherapy can support recovery.

02/14/2026

🌹 Roses are red, violets are blue. 💙 Happy from Lifemark to you.

02/11/2026

Shoulder pain doesn’t always start at the shoulder. 👇

The muscles in your upper back play a major role in how your shoulder blades move. When they’re tight or irritated, shoulder movement can become painful or limited. Cupping therapy applied to the upper back helps reduce muscle tension, and when combined with gentle arm movement, it can support smoother, more comfortable shoulder motion as part of a physiotherapy session.

If shoulder pain or stiffness is affecting your daily activities 👉 book an appointment with a Lifemark physiotherapist: https://tinyurl.com/2f3kacjy

02/05/2026

Ever wonder what a hip mobility re-check looks like after a chiropractic adjustment?

In this video, Dr. Michael Robinson, Chiropractor at Lifemark Physiotherapy (Black Gold Drive), walks through a simple before-and-after hip mobility assessment following a chiropractic hip adjustment. Re-assessing movement helps guide care and gives both the provider and client a clearer picture of how the body is responding.

Chiropractic care can be part of a broader approach to movement, mobility, and function – especially when combined with thorough assessments and re-checks.

👉 Book an appointment with a chiropractor near you today to see if chiropractic care is right for you: https://tinyurl.com/nmz86cp4

02/03/2026

New to running on a treadmill – or just want to feel more confident using one? 🏃‍♀️

Physiotherapist and runner Karen Tyssen (Lifemark Physiotherapy London Springbank) shares practical tips for treadmill running, including how to start, adjusting your pace, positioning yourself on the belt, and getting off/stopping the treadmill safely.

Whether you're walking, jogging, running intervals, or building a routine, these small cues can help you feel more steady and in control during your workout.

👉 Save this video for your next treadmill run
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