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Take Control and Own Your Spine

What Does It Mean to Own Your Spine? Back pain affects 80% of people at some point in their lives. This widespread issue not only impacts individuals but also places a significant burden on our economy and healthcare system. Debunking Myths About the Spine Many people believe their spines are inherently weak, thinking that because we evolved from quadrupeds, our spines weren’t designed to support an upright posture. Some doctors… Read More »Take Control and Own Your Spine

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

Pain Management: More Than Just Tissue Damage

When you are injured, the degree of pain you experience is not always proportional to the extent of the physical damage. Pain is a complex and multifaceted experience that involves far more variables than just tissue damage. Effective pain management requires understanding that the body—and more specifically, the brain—interprets the situation to determine how dangerous it perceives the injury to be. This assessment includes not only the physical state of… Read More »Pain Management: More Than Just Tissue Damage

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

Solving the Headache Puzzle: New Evidence for Winnipeg Residents

New research suggests your “neck headache” needs more than just a quick fix. The 2026 chiropractic guidelines show that while adjustments are key, the real secret to lasting Cervicogenic Headache Relief in Winnipeg is a multimodal plan that targets both joint and soft tissue. If you’ve spent your morning commute white-knuckling the steering wheel on Pembina Highway, you know the feeling: a dull ache creeping from the base of your… Read More »Solving the Headache Puzzle: New Evidence for Winnipeg Residents

Best Lighting for Migraine Relief: Managing Light Sensitivity (Photophobia)

Can Light Trigger or Worsen Migraines? Yes—light can directly worsen migraine pain. This is known as photophobia, and it is one of the most common and disabling features of migraine. This isn’t simply eye sensitivity. Research from groups including Rami Burstein shows that specific retinal pathways connect directly to brain regions involved in pain processing. As a result, light can amplify headache intensity—not just feel bright or uncomfortable. Is Sitting… Read More »Best Lighting for Migraine Relief: Managing Light Sensitivity (Photophobia)

Neck Pain Red Flags: Why Your Chiropractor Asks “Strange” Questions

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Why We Ask “Strange” Questions About Your Neck Pain Neck pain is one of the most common reasons people seek care. But before any treatment begins, you’ll often be asked questions that don’t seem directly related—about your general health, your weight, or even conditions from years ago. That isn’t small talk. It’s about safety. When you present with neck pain, the first priority isn’t just identifying the source of pain.… Read More »Neck Pain Red Flags: Why Your Chiropractor Asks “Strange” Questions

Chronic Low Back Pain: Why Team-Based Care Works Better

If you’ve been dealing with chronic low back pain, you’ve probably already tried the basics, rest, some athletic therapy, massage, chiropractic, or maybe medication. And maybe it helped. Maybe it helped for a while but it keeps coming back, you’re not alone. A new study published in 2026 looked at what happens when people with chronic back pain receive a structured team-based program that addresses not just the physical side… Read More »Chronic Low Back Pain: Why Team-Based Care Works Better

Understanding Your Smartphone and Neck-Related Headaches: A Patient’s Guide

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Introduction to Cervicogenic Headaches (CGH) In our clinical practice, we frequently see patients who suffer from persistent headaches that don’t respond to typical migraine treatments. Often, the culprit isn’t in the head at all, but in the neck. This is known as a Cervicogenic Headache (CGH). We classify CGH as a “secondary headache,” meaning the pain is a symptom of an underlying physical issue in the cervical spine (your neck).… Read More »Understanding Your Smartphone and Neck-Related Headaches: A Patient’s Guide

Can Running Actually “Heal” Your Spine? The Truth About Running and Disc Degeneration

If you have been told you have degenerative disc disease in your lower back, your first instinct was likely to stop running. For years, the common wisdom, even among some healthcare providers, was that running is “high impact” and therefore “bad” for your back. The image of your vertebrae “hammering” away at your spinal discs is a powerful one, and it’s led thousands of people to give up the sport… Read More »Can Running Actually “Heal” Your Spine? The Truth About Running and Disc Degeneration

Doorway Stretch: Improve Shoulder Mobility and Reduce Chest Tightness

We often hear that “bad posture” is the cause of our aches, but the reality is more about a lack of movement variability. My philosophy is that our body is incredibly adaptable; it becomes efficient at the positions you inhabit most often. If you spend your day at a computer or performing repetitive lifting, your body isn’t “failing”—it is simply adapting to a stationary demand. The discomfort you feel in… Read More »Doorway Stretch: Improve Shoulder Mobility and Reduce Chest Tightness

How to Get Off the Toilet With Back Pain (Without Making It Worse)

Lower back pain when getting off the toilet is one of the most common movement complaints we see. If standing up from sitting triggers sharp pain or stiffness, the issue is usually mechanical — not that something is “out of place.” The way you move during the sit-to-stand transition determines how much stress goes through your lumbar spine. Understanding that mechanism makes it easier to correct. Why Back Pain Happens… Read More »How to Get Off the Toilet With Back Pain (Without Making It Worse)

Cervical Radiculopathy Treatment Guide

Cervical Radiculopathy Treatment in Winnipeg: Your Complete Recovery Guide Expert Chiropractic Care for Pinched Nerves & Neck Pain Radiating Down the Arm If you’re dealing with neck pain that shoots down your arm, numbness in your fingers, or weakness in your hand, you might have cervical radiculopathy—a pinched nerve in the neck. At our Winnipeg chiropractic clinic, Dr. Christopher Notley provides treatment based on current research that helps most patients… Read More »Cervical Radiculopathy Treatment Guide

What to Do After a Car Accident in Winnipeg: MPI, Injuries, and Chiropractic Care

Injured in a Car Accident? Get Assessed Early and Protect Your Recovery A car accident can leave you feeling shaken—but pain often doesn’t show up right away. Neck stiffness, headaches, back pain, or reduced mobility commonly appear hours or even days later once adrenaline wears off. This delayed pain is normal, but ignoring it can lead to long-term problems. If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Winnipeg, early… Read More »What to Do After a Car Accident in Winnipeg: MPI, Injuries, and Chiropractic Care