Propel Active Health & Lifestyle

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A Burlington multi-disciplinary healthcare and fitness centre, providing evidence-based chiropractic, physiotherapy, massage therapy, rehabilitation and personal training services.

08/31/2026

Why am I so stiff getting out of bed? Three common reasons from the rehabilitation team at Propel Active in Burlington.

Most people write it off as age. Usually it isn’t.

Save this for the next morning you feel it, and send it to the person who tells you they’re stiff every single day.

Our Kinesiologist, Ryann David breaks it down:
1. You’re not moving enough. If you sit 8-10 hours a day and your body gets very good at sitting.
2. You’re losing strength — stiffness isn’t only a flexibility issue. When muscles can’t support the joint, movement feels restricted.
3. You’re not recovering well. Poor sleep, dehydration and stress leave muscles tight and achy, even on days you didn’t train.

Stiffness is a signal, not a sentence. Targeted exercise and assisted stretching improve mobility, flexibility and how well you actually move. That’s exactly what Ryann does with our clients.

Feeling it right now? DM us or call (905)333-5665, and we’ll get you booked in with our team.


 
 
 


07/18/2026

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06/10/2026

Your hips are talking to you. That stiffness after a long day of sitting? That’s not just “getting older” — it’s a mobility problem with a fix.

Save this and share it with someone who needs to get up and move.

Ryann, our Kinesiologist at Propel, put together a quick routine that targets exactly what hours at a desk does to your hips. Three moves. No equipment. You can do this in your living room tonight.

Watch the reel, do the work, feel the difference.

Questions about your hip mobility or where to start? DM us or call the clinic — Ryann would love to help you move better.

That jaw click you’ve been ignoring? It’s worth a second look.💾 Save this post and share it with anyone who wakes up wit...
06/05/2026

That jaw click you’ve been ignoring? It’s worth a second look.

💾 Save this post and share it with anyone who wakes up with jaw soreness, headaches they can’t explain, or a click that’s just become background noise.

Jaw clicking. Morning tightness. Temple headaches that don’t respond to Advil. These aren’t just annoying. They’re signs your jaw joint, surrounding muscles, or neck is under load it can’t handle.

Here’s the part most people, and many clinics, miss: the jaw and upper neck are functionally connected. Tension in the jaw muscles often creates tension in the upper neck, which drives headaches and neck pain. It works both ways too. Neck tension can affect the jaw just as easily. This is why treating the jaw alone so often produces only partial results.

At Propel Active, we always assess and treat both.

Our TMJ care includes physiotherapy, chiropractic, and registered massage therapy under one roof. That includes intraoral massage to release deep jaw muscles most therapists never reach, Class 4 laser therapy (one of the most effective tools in acute TMJ care, backed by a 2025 review of 44 clinical trials), and direct dental co-management when your case needs it.

Most patients see real improvement within the first four weeks. No referral needed. Direct insurance billing.

If you’ve been managing jaw pain instead of resolving it, DM us or call 905-333-5665. We’ll figure out where to start.
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Want to stay strong, steady, and independent as you age? This Wednesday, we’re giving seniors a chance to find out if th...
06/01/2026

Want to stay strong, steady, and independent as you age? This Wednesday, we’re giving seniors a chance to find out if the Propelled Seniors Strength & Mobility Class is the right fit — no commitment, NO COST.

Try the class FREE this Wednesday, June 3rd | 10–11am

Led by Ryann, our in-house Kinesiologist who specializes in exercise programming for older adults. This isn’t a generic fitness class. Every movement is purposeful, every exercise is adaptable, and the group is small (max 12) so nobody gets left behind.

The 8-week program kicks off the following Wednesday. This is your chance to try it before you commit.

📍 Propel Active Health & Lifestyle | Burlington, ON

📞 Call or DM to reserve your free spot — space is limited.

🔗 Share it with a senior in your life who could use this.

04/16/2026

Warning: this lumbar support pillow is actually making your back pain worse. Here’s why a chiropractor would never recommend it.

I’m Dr. Alison Lejkowski, a chiropractor with 15+ years treating lower back pain. Over the last three weeks I’ve shared the couch-only pick, the overall winner, and the best desk chair option. This is the final one — and it’s the reason I started this series.

The Poksri has a sloped shape that actively encourages your lower back to round outward when you sit on a firm chair. That’s the exact posture we’re trying to get away from. Rounded lower back under load means more disc pressure, less muscular support, and over time — more pain, not less.

At under $30 it looks like a bargain. It isn’t. Saving $15 on a pillow that works against your spine isn’t a saving — it’s a cost.

Here’s the full picture after testing all four:
🏆 Best overall — Everlasting Comfort
💺 Best for desk chairs — Travel Ease
🛋️ Best for the couch — Niceeday
❌ Skip entirely — Poksri

And one thing I want to be clear about before you order any of these: a lumbar support pillow is not a treatment for back pain. If you’re dealing with persistent or chronic lower back pain, a pillow alone won’t fix it. Movement, strengthening, and hands-on care are part of a real recovery plan. A good lumbar support helps you maintain better posture while sitting — think of it as a support tool, not a solution.

If you’re unsure which pillow is right for your situation, or you want help figuring out what’s actually causing your lower back pain — that’s exactly what we do at Propel Active. Full review with specs, pros, cons, and a complete side-by-side comparison of all 4 pillows is on the blog. Link in bio.

💬 Which pillow are you going to try — or have you already ordered one from this series? Drop it below.

04/09/2026

🚨Around the Bay runners… We have your back! 🚨At the 20 km mark, when your willpower to continue is wavering, and your legs are burning from the unforgiving rolling hills of North Shore Boulevard, look for us at Lasalle Park. We are here to help!
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SHARE this with your running mates!
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04/07/2026

Best lumbar support pillow for desk workers? I tested 4 Amazon.ca picks — this one is built for long days at a hard chair.

I’m Dr. Alison Lejkowski, a chiropractor with 15+ years treating lower back pain. Over the last two weeks I’ve shared the couch-only pick and the overall winner. This week: the one built for serious desk time.

The Travel Ease is the largest pillow I tested. More surface area, more spinal coverage, and it actually transformed how a hard kitchen or desk chair felt to sit in for hours. It has a strap. It stays put. On a firm chair it’s genuinely impressive.

But it’s not for everyone. It’s too big for the couch, it’s not portable, and if you need a pillow you can move between rooms or take to different chairs throughout the day — this isn’t it. That’s the Everlasting Comfort from last week.

This one is a stay-in-one-place pillow for people who park themselves at a desk all day and want maximum support in that one spot.

If you’re not sure which of the four is right for your specific situation — desk, couch, dining table, or car — the full side-by-side comparison is on the blog. Link in bio.

▶️ Part 3 of 4 — next up is the one I’d tell you to skip entirely. You won’t want to miss that one.

💬 How many hours a day do you spend sitting at a desk? Drop it below — the answer might change which pillow is right for you.

04/06/2026

🔥 ATB () Runners – We’ve Got Your Back! 🔥
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As you approach the 20K mark, you’ll pass our LaSalle Park Hydration Station – and we’re ready to boost your energy!
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Need extra motivation? TAP YOUR HEAD as you run past, and one of our designated runners will help you power through the downhill and UP the hill ahead!
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💪 We’re here to help you make this your best race yet! SPREAD THE WORD, tag your running buddies, and let’s crush this course together!
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Address

1440 Grahams Lane, Unit #2
Burlington, ON
L7S1W3

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 3:30pm
Sunday 12pm - 3pm

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+19053335665

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