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Own Your Spine Podcast episode 3: Neck Circles are they Dangerous

    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

    Plank : new challenges

      RKC Plank

      My previous post on the plank exercise was on how to make the plank easier until you are ready to progress to the full plank. The plank is a great exercise that strengthens the anterior chain of the core muscles. It is also a great exercise to start strengthening the shoulders.  I often give this exercise to my chiropractic patients who have had a history or chronic lower back pain. … Read More »Plank : new challenges

      Own Your Spine Podcast: Episode 2 – Getting to know Dr Notley

        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

        Chiropractic Manipulation: Not just for the back

          Evidence is fairly strong when it comes to the effectiveness of joint manipulation for the treatment of acute and chronic neck and back pain. When people think of a Chiropractor they think of someone who is good at treating back and neck problems.  When it comes to injuries to the shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, ankles and feet an Athletic Therapist or other health care provider may be considered first.… Read More »Chiropractic Manipulation: Not just for the back

          14 Essential Tips for Healthy Eating

            What types of healthy eating habits that you can do that are easy to accomplish. I must admit eating properly all the time is difficult. We don’t have the time, we are in a rush, healthy food is expensive, or we don’t know what foods are good for us. healthy food. These are all excuses that we are used to giving or hearing. Throughout my years in health care as… Read More »14 Essential Tips for Healthy Eating

            Improve Self-efficacy, Improve Pain. Improve Health

              Chiropractors, Athletic Therapists, Strength and Conditioning Specialists and other health care providers, on occasion, have to become amateur psychologists when dealing with pain or changing someone’s lifestyle habits.  A major factor that influences our ability to succeed at managing pain or changing lifestyle habits is our clients’ self-efficacy.   What is self-efficacy?       Self-efficacy is defined as one’s perceived ability to perform and successfully complete a task. Examples… Read More »Improve Self-efficacy, Improve Pain. Improve Health

              Headache: Cervicogenic headaches

                Headaches

                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

                Recent Back Injury? Core exercises to minimize spinal load

                  If you’re recovering from a recent back injury or are just starting core training, it’s important to choose exercises that not only strengthen your core but also minimize the risk of re-injury. In this post, I’ll break down some of the best core exercises for those in the subacute phase of recovery, and why they are effective, based on the latest biomechanics research. Awhile back I attended a seminar by… Read More »Recent Back Injury? Core exercises to minimize spinal load

                  Your Tension-Type Headache Guide

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                    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.