I must admit, nutrition can be quite confusing. One person says such and such is good for you while another says it is bad. Check out this link from Precision nutrition that discusses the differences between regular potatoes and sweet potatoes Precision Nutrition » Sweet vs. regular potatoes: Which are really healthier?.
I found this article, The New Age of Physical Therapy | Breaking Muscle, that spoke to me. The reason it spoke to me was that it described how I treat my patients. As you know, before becoming a Chiropractor I was an Athletic Therapist. Athletic therapists are known for using exercise as a major part of their treatment. My practice often consisted of deep tissue massage, the use of ultrasound or TENS and… Read More »The New Age of Physical Therapy | Breaking Muscle
“I refer to Dr. Notley as my ‘ninja chiropractor’ because it seemed that no matter what ailed me, he was able to fix it. I’m a runner and he helped me understand the way my body moves in relation to my nagging aches, and then, in addition to the ART, manual adjustments, and dry needling, was able to give me the precise therapeutic exercises to balance out my movements and… Read More »A Runner’s Endorsement
Thoracic mobility is often a problem with those with shoulder, neck and lower back problems. As you look through the internet and even through my blog you will find exercises on how to improve mobility in the thoracic region. Not one exercise improves mobility in everyone. Here is one exercise that I’ve had some success with some of my chiropractic patients; the band push -pull. You will need a theraband… Read More »Thoracic Mobility – Band Push – Pull
I struggle telling patients they need to come in on a regular basis but I do have a number of active, fit, hard working people who come to my office so they can keep functioning at their best and discovering what they can do to move and perform better in life.
Check out this video on the use of opiods for chronic pain. Then make a plan to eat better, get better sleep and become more active. When you making plans to change make sure you start with small achievable goals and then slowly build from there.
The squat, which should be one our most natural movements, is often a problem for many people. Poor technique can be seen in athletes, gym rats, weekend warriors, desk jockeys and couch surfers. My job as a chiropractor/athletic therapist is often to treat injuries but at the same time lessening the risk of re-injury is also important. The squat is a regular part of my assessment. Poor mechanics in the… Read More »The Butt Wink During Squatting: Preventing Back Pain
I found this great article onchoosing the correct shoe. From what I see in the article the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) is promoting shoes with less support and less heel; a minimalist shoe. One of the key components to this article is that along with a good shoe you need to have strong feet especially if someone is wanting to run barefoot or with minimalist shoes after wearing… Read More »Choosing the right shoe and how to strengthen feet
Though spinal manipulation is a powerful tool in the care of mechanical neck pain relying on a Chiropractor completely for your care is not recommended. Exercise is also very important . Check out the Cochrane Library review on exercise and neck pain. Exercises for mechanical neck disorders – The Cochrane Library – Gross – Wiley Online Library. BACKGROUND: Neck pain is common, disabling and costly. Exercise is one treatment approach. OBJECTIVES:… Read More »Exercises for mechanical neck disorders – The Cochrane Library – Gross – Wiley Online Library
