Your Tension Headaches Guide – Dr. Notley Your Tension Headaches Guide Breaking Free from the Grip of Chronic Head Pain If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve experienced tension headaches — that familiar, unwelcome sensation of a dull, persistent ache that wraps around your head like a tight band, making it difficult to concentrate, work, or enjoy your day. You’re not alone. Tension headaches affect nearly 8 out of 10… Read More »What are Tension Headaches
Neck circles are a common movement used to improve flexibility and mobility. But are neck circles actually safe for your neck? As a chiropractor and athletic therapist in Winnipeg, I often get asked this question. Neck circles, also called controlled articular rotations (CARs), involve slowly moving your neck through its full range. You gently rotate, tilt, and bend, creating a circular motion. Some claim that neck circles can damage joints,… Read More »Own Your Spine Podcast episode 3: Neck Circles are they Dangerous
How My Chiropractic and Athletic Therapy Journey Began People often ask how I got into chiropractic and athletic therapy. The truth is, it started early. Back in grade 8, I found weight training. Like many teenagers, I wanted to build muscle. At first, it was about getting stronger and maybe attracting some attention. But as I kept training, I became fascinated by how my body responded. I noticed how strength… Read More »Own Your Spine Podcast: Episode 2 – Getting to know Dr Notley
Welcome to the very first episode of the Own Your Spine Podcast! I’m Dr. Christopher Notley, a chiropractor and athletic therapist based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In this introduction episode, I dive into what it truly means to own your spine and more broadly, your health. Just like maintaining your home, taking ownership of your spine means building the knowledge to care for it, know when to seek help, and understand… Read More »Own Your Spine Podcast: Episode 1: What It Means to Own Your Spine
Originally posted on May 17, 2022 @ 4:38 pm
What is a cervicogenic headache? The word cervicogenic is defined as something originating from the cervical spine or other anatomical structures in the neck, such as nerves or muscles. Therefore, a cervicogenic headache (CGH) is a headache originating from the cervical spine or the structures in the neck. A cervicogenic headache is considered a secondary headache because it is the result of an underlying condition, for example, a neck injury.… Read More »Headache: Cervicogenic headaches
Tension-type headache (TTH) is the most common type of headache, affecting up to 78% of people at some point in their lives. Specifically, tension headache feels like a dull, aching pain or pressure around your forehead, temples, or the back of your head and neck – often described as feeling like a tight band around your head.
You’ve been training consistently for several months. You’ve been adding weight to your squat but recently you’ve started to experience left knee pain during your squat. This can be worrisome. You might start thinking you are causing damage. Though this may be true that ,in some cases, pain is an indication of damage in many cases that is not the case. Pain is a warning system. It indicates that there… Read More »How to deal with pain during training
The muscles at the back of the neck, found deep to the trapezius, play a crucial role in neck movement and stability. These muscles range from small, diagonal fibers to larger muscles that originate in the upper thoracic spine and attach to the neck or base of the skull. Their primary function is to aid in extending the neck and head, with some muscles also contributing to neck rotation. When… Read More »Relieving Overworked Neck Muscles: Techniques, Symptoms, and Lifestyle Adjustments
We load squats and deadlifts for core strength, but multifidus training plays by different rules. After a back injury, many people return to lifting once pain fades. It makes sense—rebuild strength, regain stability. But research shows that one key spinal muscle, the lumbar multifidus, doesn’t always recover on its own. The multifidus is a deep stabilizing muscle that helps control small spinal movements. When back pain strikes, it can weaken… Read More »5 Evidence-informed Reasons Multifidus Training may be the Missing Link in Back Rehab
