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
Time and time again patients come in with xray/MRI/CT scans that say there are degenerative changes to their spine. Often they have been told that this is the reason for their pain. I know I have mentioned this before but it worth reiterating. Just remember these findings are considered normal. I often call it grey hair of the spine. https://drnotley.com/the-mri-and-lower-back-pain-controversy/ https://drnotley.com/low-back-pain-mri/ https://drnotley.com/primer-on-pain/ Systematic Literature Review of Imaging Features of Spinal… Read More »Does Degeneration in Your Spine Mean You Have Pain?
Assessing breathing has become a common assessment tool for my patients. I am sure it seems strange when a person has headaches and I start looking at their stomach. Adequate abdominal breathing rather than chest breathing can be the root cause of shoulder pain, neck pain, headaches, lower back pain, etc. Check out this article which can explain things much better than I can and see how taping the diaphragm… Read More »Breathing for a Stable Core: Taping the Diaphragm
The 4 Exercises Your Low Back Is Better Without | The Movement Fix. This is a worthwhile article to read if you get back pain even if you do a “tonne of ab work”. Dr Notley
Our body is truly amazing. I have been practising as an Athletic Therapist for 14 years and as a Chiropractor for nearly 6 years and I am still learning new tricks to improve my patients’ movements. The side bridge to improve hip range of motion is one of these tricks. A common finding when assessing a patient’s hip is a lack of internal rotation (thigh turning inwards). There are different reasons… Read More »Side bridge for hip mobility
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
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
Source: Regional Supply of Chiropractic Care and Visits to Primary Care Physicians for Back and Neck Pain. – PubMed – NCBI
