Poor posture can be the reason for headaches, neck pain, shoulder pain as well as lower back pain. Often on my twitter feed I remind my followers to sit up straight. This may be one way to improve posture but can there be an easier way. I stumbled upon this research paper titled, “Effects of respiratory-muscle exercise on spinal curvature“, and thought it would be worth sharing. This was a… Read More »Improve Posture: Exercise your lungs
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 tendonitis/tendonopathy, shoulder impingements). Our shoulder’s primary responsibility is to be a mobile joint while the scapulo-thoracic “joint” is supposed to be stable. The mobility and function of our shoulder joint improves when the scapula is stable. This is like building a house on marsh land… Read More »Exercise of the Week: Kettlebell Armbar
We’ve all been there. You stretch your fingers or twist your back, and suddenly, pop! That unmistakable cracking sound escapes from your joints. For decades, people have wondered: Why do knuckles crack? Is it harmful? What causes the sound during a chiropractic adjustment? Many believed it was due to a bubble collapsing inside the joint—but new research suggests otherwise. A while back, I published a post called Ask the Chiropractor:… Read More »The Science Behind Cracking Your Knuckles: What Really Happens?
Struggling with stiff or painful shoulders? The Half-Kneeling Shoulder CAR is a simple yet powerful shoulder mobility exercise that helps restore control, reduce stiffness, and improve range of motion. Whether you’re an athlete, recovering from injury, or just want healthier movement, this drill can make a big difference. Learn how to perform it and why I use it in my Winnipeg chiropractic and athletic therapy practice.
Your hip is a ball and socket joint. It is designed to be a mobile joint allowing the joint to move in all directions. A lack of mobility in this joint may be an indicator of a hip pathology (ie. osteoarthritis) but may also be a cause of lower back pain. Hip internal rotation is a common problem I see in patients. A lack of hip internal rotation has been… Read More »Exercise of the Week: Hip Internal Rotation
A couple of weeks ago I started to feel ill. I had a cough and stuffy nose. I caught a cold. This put a damper on my training. I took a couple days off from my workouts and on the third day I tried to exercise but with little success. I felt short of breath. The next day a full blown fever hit me and I couldn’t train at all… Read More »Should you be exercising when you are feeling sick?
Image via Wikipedia The sound a joint makes when adjusted is often described by Chiropractors as an“articular crack,” “articular pop,” “clunk,”“crepitus,” “joint click,” “audible cavitation” or “snap,” Many people do not understand what is causing that sound. I have a number of people who come into my office and tell me that they are scared of the cracking when I adjust them. Some are scared that we are breaking their… Read More »Ask the Chiropractor: What is that cracking sound when you adjust me?
As an equestrian and all around athlete, I’ve taken a few tough falls and developed chronic pain as a result. After receiving treatment from a variety of practitioners over the years, and only having short term results, I wasn’t sure anyone was going to be able to help me to train and compete without pain. But after emailing and asking Dr. Notley some questions I decided to give it another… Read More »Testimonial: Equestrian Rider
As a chiropractor, I treat many people with lower back pain. This pain often comes from repetitive strain, poor movement habits, muscle imbalances (such as tightness or weakness), or stiff joints. In some cases, it’s caused by poor spine stabilization — when the muscles meant to stabilize the spine aren’t working effectively. Recently, I came across an interesting study that explored exercises to strengthen the spine in cases of instability,… Read More »TRX Spine stabilization for Chiropractic Patients
Image via Wikipedia I asked this question on twitter this week, “What is the definition of ‘being in shape’?” Here are a few of the answers, well actually, they were the only answers: @twistedxtian: Not getting out of breath walking up the stairs. 🙂 @CarlSeier: Awesome question. I think that varies with the individual. I always use my 10 km running time as a measure and point of reference … Read More »Are You In Shape?
