Circles (CARs) for healthy elbows
To keep our joints healthy we need to move them, on a daily basis, throughout their full range of motion. This helps stress the ligaments… Read More »Circles (CARs) for healthy elbows
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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… Read More »Chiropractic Manipulation: Not just for the back
Pushups: Getting Started by Taking a Step Back
Most people avoid exercises because they can not do them or they can’t do them properly. Recently I have made a rather significant change in… Read More »Pushups: Getting Started by Taking a Step Back
Active Release Techniques and the Treatment of Running Injuries
I was asked recently to write an article for the Manitoba Running Association on Active Release Techniques (ART) a technique that I have been using,… Read More »Active Release Techniques and the Treatment of Running Injuries
Mid back pain – Improving the mobility
One of the mantra’s I have in my chiropractic office is, “I am here to help you learn how to help yourself”. This does not… Read More »Mid back pain – Improving the mobility
Mindfulness Meditation: A Simple Guide to Awareness and Pain Management
I must admit, I don’t regularly practice meditation myself. However, as a healthcare professional, I believe in the value of techniques supported by consistent research.… Read More »Mindfulness Meditation: A Simple Guide to Awareness and Pain Management
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… Read More »Improve Self-efficacy, Improve Pain. Improve Health
Chiropractic and Maintenance Care
“Do I need to keep coming back for treatment to prevent this from happening again?” This method of chiropractic care is known as Maintenance care.… Read More »Chiropractic and Maintenance Care
Why I Recommend Supplements
Image via Wikipedia Key points: 1. Processed foods deplete the food of its vital nutrients and phyto-nutrients 2. Whole foods are better than supplements… Read More »Why I Recommend Supplements
Would Santa have back pain?
Is Santa at Risk for Back Pain? Just for fun, I started to think about whether or not Santa Clause would be at risk for… Read More »Would Santa have back pain?