Clinic News
Time is going by quickly! Maybe it’s the nice weather we’ve lucked into? The doctors will be away for the Family Day long weekend February 14th through February 16th. Drs. Boyd and Bajor will also be away February 17th through February 20th. Dr. Hubert will be in the office for her regular hours. Massage, naturopath, and PFT lab appointments are ongoing. Happy Family Day!
The Most Useful Thing I Learned This Month for Better Posture
This month, the most useful thing I learned had nothing to do with new equipment, supplements, stretches, or complicated routines. I guess I should clarify: it’s not something ‘new’ that I learned; in my old age I remembered to start telling patients about it!
It was this: Set a timer to go off every 15 minutes while you’re sitting at your desk.
When the timer goes off, you don’t need to stand up.
You don’t need to stretch.
You don’t need to stop working.
You simply sit up a little taller—even if it’s only for a few seconds.
Then you go right back to what you were doing.
Why This Tiny Habit Matters
Most posture advice fails because it asks too much.
We’re told to:
Sit perfectly all day
Strengthen everything first
Buy special chairs, braces, or devices
The problem is posture isn’t something you “fix” all at once.
Posture is a habit, and habits are learned gradually by your nervous system. Posture, especially POOR posture at a desk can lead to many different symptoms, primarily neck pain, headaches, and back pain.
By briefly correcting your posture every 15 minutes, you interrupt long periods of slouching and gently remind your body what upright sitting feels like—without stress or effort.
You’re Teaching, Not Forcing, Your Spine
Even if you only sit up for 5–10 seconds when the reminder goes off, something important happens.
Your brain starts to recognize that upright position as familiar.
Over time:
Your spine spends less total time under strain
Postural muscles activate more often, but gently
Sitting upright begins to feel more natural and less forced
This works because your body responds better to frequent reminders than intense corrections.
Consistency beats intensity—every time.
How Passive Posture Training Works
What makes this habit so effective is what it doesn’t require.You’re not:
Exerting extra effort
Paying for anything
Taking time out of your schedule
Consuming supplements or products
You’re simply using awareness to guide your posture.
That’s passive posture training—small corrections, repeated often, allowing your body to adapt naturally over time.
The Health Benefits of Better Posture
Better posture isn’t about looking rigid or “perfect.”
It’s about reducing unnecessary stress on your body.
Many people notice improvements such as:
Less neck and shoulder tension
Reduced mid- and low-back fatigue
Easier, deeper breathing
Better focus and energy while working
Fewer aches at the end of the day
Posture affects how your joints load, how your muscles work, and how efficiently you breathe. Small improvements, repeated often, can have a meaningful impact on overall comfort and well-being.
Why a 15-Minute Reminder Works Best
Fifteen minutes is short enough to:
Prevent long, uninterrupted slouching
Fit easily into busy workdays
Build awareness without becoming disruptive
You can use:
A phone timer
A smartwatch
A simple computer reminder
No apps required. No purchases needed.
A Simple Posture Habit You Can Start Today
You don’t need to overhaul your routine to improve your posture. You just need:
A reminder
A few seconds of attention
Consistency
Set a timer. Sit up tall. Let your body learn.
Sometimes the smallest habits lead to the biggest long-term changes.
Simple Baked Chicken Meatballs
35
meatballs20
minutes20
minutesThese are simple, light-tasting, and healthy meatballs that you can serve with spaghetti sauce or alongside potatoes or rice!
Ingredients
2 pounds (two packages) ground chicken
1 large egg
2 tsps Worcestershire Sauce
⅓ to ½ cup breadcrumbs (depends on wetness)
½ cup parmesan cheese (grated)
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried parsley
Directions
Preheat oven to 400°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix all ingredients into a bowl. Using an ice cream scoop (with the trigger), scoop into round balls. Depending on size of your scoop it should make around 30-35 meatballs.
Bake for 20 minutes. Serve with your choice of pasta, potatoes, or rice, or throw them into spaghetti sauce! Enjoy!
Please feel free to visit our Facebook page, Instagram page, and Tiktok channels! Drs. Jacqueline Boyd and Paul Bajor are the only husband and wife chiropractic team in Airdrie, Alberta. Their practice, Access Chiropractic and Wellness, is located at #120, 52 Gateway Drive NE in the north of Airdrie. They have been in practice in Airdrie since 2004 and in practice since 2001. They have two kids named Liam and Julia and have one of the largest family practices in Airdrie. They have a vested interest in keeping Airdrie and surrounding communities healthy because Airdrie is also their home.
Drs. Jacqueline Boyd and Paul Bajor are also both registered and active members of the ICPA (International Chiropractic Pediatric Association). Dr. Boyd is also the chair of the Chiropractic Association of Alberta.
