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Dr Notley Chiropractor and Athletic Therapist in Winnipeg

Self Myofascial Release of the Rotator Cuff – Infraspinatus

    About the infraspinatus The infraspinatus muscle is one of 4 muscles that make of the  rotator cuff muscles. It aids with external rotation of the shoulder (turning the front of the arm out to the side), horizontal abduction (moving the arm away from the body when the arm is out in front of you), and stabilizing the shoulder joint. The muscle can be aggravated by catching yourself falling down the… Read More »Self Myofascial Release of the Rotator Cuff – Infraspinatus

    Efficacy of Spinal Manipulation for Chronic Headache: A Systematic Review

      RKC Plank

      Found this systematic review on spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) and chronic headaches.  Though the authors note that the research isn’t based on strong studies this is their conclusion: SMT appears to have a better effect than massage for cervicogenic headache. It also appears that SMT has an effect comparable with commonly used first-line prophylactic prescription medications for tension-type headache and migraine headache. This conclusion rests on a few trials of… Read More »Efficacy of Spinal Manipulation for Chronic Headache: A Systematic Review

      Warm up: What should you do?

        RKC Plank

        To prepare your body for more vigorous activity a warmup is necessary. Performance improves with a proper warm up. I find as I get older a more thorough warm up is needed. So what is a good warm up? Start with a simple activity like walking, jogging, rowing, cycling to get the blood flowing. Work on taking the joint through a full range of motion. This is not the time… Read More »Warm up: What should you do?

        Eat until 80% of full

          RKC Plank

          Patients come to see me for different aches and pains.  Many of my clients have back pain.  Back pain can be the result of poor posture, repetitive bending, overreaching yourself, among other factors including body weight.  Losing weight is often something that will help my chiropractic clients reduce their pain as well as start feeling better as a whole. The concept of hara hachi bu, to eat until you are… Read More »Eat until 80% of full

          A Spinal Manipulative Therapy or Lumbar Nerve Root Injections comparative study

            Herniated discs, especially those that result in pain down the leg are troubling for  athletes, weekend warriors or just the regular Joe/Jane.  I am sure there are people who avoid seeing a chiropractor because they have been told that they have a herniated disc. They have been told by others that a chiropractic adjustment would make them worse and to not go see one. I treat people with herniated discs, sciatica, and back pain every… Read More »A Spinal Manipulative Therapy or Lumbar Nerve Root Injections comparative study

            Self Myofascial Releases of the Teres Minor Muscle (rotator cuff)

              RKC Plank

              The teres minor  muscle is one of 4 muscles that make of the  rotator cuff muscles. It aids in stabilizing the shoulder joint and externally rotating the shoulder outwards Often when this is a problem you will experience discomfort in the back of the shoulder. Reaching up and backwards can aggravate your symptoms.  This muscle can be aggravated during a motor vehicle accident while holding onto the steering wheel. This… Read More »Self Myofascial Releases of the Teres Minor Muscle (rotator cuff)

              Is it bad to crack your knuckles – Update

                A number of years ago i wrote a post looking into the research of whether or not there is any harm in cracking your knuckles.  An update on the subject is needed since knowledge can change over 6 years. Chronic Cracking of your Knuckles and Arthritis There isn’t much more research in chronic knuckle cracking and arthritis since I last posted. Two new papers were found during my search on this… Read More »Is it bad to crack your knuckles – Update

                Self Myofascial Release of the supraspinatus muscle (rotator cuff)

                  The supraspinatus muscle is one of 4 muscles that make of the  rotator cuff muscles. It aids in abducting the arm along with the deltoid and trapezius. The supraspinatus also pulls the humerus into the shoulder aiding in stabilizing the shoulder joint. It is responsible for preventing the shoulder from displacing downwards and is active throughout the full activity of abduction Those that work with their arms elevated, like hairstylists,… Read More »Self Myofascial Release of the supraspinatus muscle (rotator cuff)

                  Testimonial – Crossfit Trainer and Athlete

                    Often times people forget that I am an athletic therapist, as well as a,Chiropractor.  I treat all forms of muscle and joint injuries.  Chiropractors are trained to adjust all joints in our body not just the spine.  Athletic therapists are excellent at understanding movement, exercise prescription and treatment for acute/chronic injuries.  When I decided to become a Chiropractor it was so I could expand my treatment skills so I could… Read More »Testimonial – Crossfit Trainer and Athlete