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Dr Notley Chiropractor and Athletic Therapist in Winnipeg

Could 1 addition to your treatment help your Tennis Elbow?

    Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, often shows up as pain on the outside of the elbow that can make gripping, lifting, or twisting difficult. But as the NOI Group video “Tennis Elbow Explained” highlights, this pain isn’t just about local tissue damage. It’s also about how your nervous system processes and protects that area. The body’s protective systems can become extra sensitive after repeated strain. This sensitivity can come from… Read More »Could 1 addition to your treatment help your Tennis Elbow?

    the WalkBack Program : Walk Away Your Lower Back Pain

      Millions of individuals worldwide suffer from lower back discomfort, which is a widespread problem. It can have a crippling effect on your everyday activities and general well-being. Walking is one of the most practical and efficient ways to lessen the likelihood that lower back pain may repeat, even though there are several therapeutic options. The WalkBack program, a recent Australian study, has demonstrated encouraging outcomes when utilizing walking as a… Read More »the WalkBack Program : Walk Away Your Lower Back Pain

      Our bodies have evolved to move

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        The medical literature tells us that the most effective ways to reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and many more problems are through healthy diet and exercise. Our bodies have evolved to move, yet we now use the energy in oil instead of muscles to do our work. David Suzuki This thought isn’t new. You have heard it all before and you will continue to hear… Read More »Our bodies have evolved to move

        Research: Chiropractic Management of Frozen Shoulder Syndrome

          Chiropractic Management of Frozen Shoulder Syndrome doi: 10.1016/j.jcm.2012.07.001 The purpose of this case series was to describe the treatment and outcomes of a series of patients presenting with frozen shoulder syndrome who received a chiropractic approach to care. Methods The authors looked back (retrospective study) at 50 consecutive patients, in their office, who were medically diagnosed with frozen shoulder. They measured change in the patients’ numeric pain scale (0-10) and percentage change… Read More »Research: Chiropractic Management of Frozen Shoulder Syndrome

          Appropriate Words, Include Swearing, Can Improve Patient’s pain

            Words can change the way a person thinks, feels, and performs. I have had people tell me: “My doctor told me that my spine is degenerating” “My chiropractor told me that my back is so bad they are surprised that I’m not in a wheelchair” “My physiotherapist told me that my knee arthritis is due to wear and tear and it is bone on bone” I am sure hearing this… Read More »Appropriate Words, Include Swearing, Can Improve Patient’s pain

            Healthy Spine: What does it mean

              Defining Health To understand what a healthy spine is, we must first define health itself. Health is a multifaceted concept that goes beyond the mere absence of disease or symptoms. According to the World Health Organization, health encompasses a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. This means that even if someone has symptoms or conditions, they can still be considered healthy if they maintain functionality and well-being in… Read More »Healthy Spine: What does it mean

              Exercise: The Supine Lie

                Supine lie The supine lie is often an exercise I use for those dealing with back pain.  While in this position, you are to focus on relaxing.  If this isn’t comfortable then another position may be needed. As you relax in this position focus on breaking from the belly. As you inhale you feel your belly rise and your sides expand out.  As you exhale these collapse in.  Spend some… Read More »Exercise: The Supine Lie

                3 Core Exercise Methods That Actually Reduce Back Pain

                  Winnipeg chiropractor bird dog exercise for multifidus training

                  Low back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek care, and almost everyone with back pain is told to “strengthen their core.” The problem is that core exercises for low back pain are often discussed as if they are one single approach. In reality, they include different exercise styles that load the body in different ways and aim to produce different outcomes. A recent large systematic review… Read More »3 Core Exercise Methods That Actually Reduce Back Pain