Quadruped ball wall pushback – Applications
As many of you know I do my best to follow a joint by joint philosophy when I care for my athletes. Simply put the… Read More »Quadruped ball wall pushback – Applications
As many of you know I do my best to follow a joint by joint philosophy when I care for my athletes. Simply put the… Read More »Quadruped ball wall pushback – Applications
The shoulder is one of the most common areas that I treat. Poor scapular stability is one reason for shoulder pain. Serratus anterior seems to… Read More »Shoulder Care: Quadruped serratus anterior push up and progressions
High heels are a staple in many wardrobes, often seen as a symbol of elegance and professionalism. But if you’re one of the many women… Read More »High Heels Effect on spine health
Key points: 1. You can never go wrong with ice.2. Always ice for the first 72 hours.3. If you use heat and within a half… Read More »Heat vs Ice
This weekend I volunteered my time at Crossfit Winnipeg for their competition, Frostfit. Last year at the same event I was treating a number of… Read More »Kinesiotape review
By Dr. Chirstopher Notley DC Key points: Consume 25 to 35 g of fiber per day Consume 7 to 10 servings of fruit per day… Read More »Make Fiber a Regular part of your diet
To prepare your spine for your work day or if you are suffering with acute lower back pain one of the exercises that I recommend… Read More »Exercise of the Week: Cat-Cow
In the past I have talked about improving the scapular stabilizers of the shoulder to aid in treating those with shoulder injuries (Bicipital tendonopathy, rotator cuff… Read More »Exercise of the Week: Kettlebell Armbar
The levator scapulae muscle is often a problem especially for those patients who complain of tightness on the “top of their shoulder”. It attaches to… Read More »Levator Scapulae Stretch
Muscles Stretched 1. Iliopsoas (hip flexors)2. Rectus femoris (part of the quadriceps)3. Tensor fascia latae (attaches to iliotibial band; ITB) Start Position1. Kneel on the… Read More »Kneeling Lunge Stretch