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Breathing for a Stable Core: Taping the Diaphragm
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
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
Side bridge for hip mobility
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
Research: Chiropractic Management of Frozen Shoulder Syndrome
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
Appropriate Words, Include Swearing, Can Improve Patient’s pain
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
Regional Supply of Chiropractic Care and Visits to Primary Care Physicians for Back and Neck Pain. – PubMed – NCBI
Source: Regional Supply of Chiropractic Care and Visits to Primary Care Physicians for Back and Neck Pain. – PubMed – NCBI
Neck Adjustments and Stroke: Cause vs Association | Cole Pain Therapy Group
Check out this very well written post on the present understanding of Chiropractic neck adjustments and strokes. Thanks for posting this information Dr Cole. Neck Adjustments and Stroke: Cause vs Association | Cole Pain Therapy Group.
The Doorway Stretch: Enhancing Shoulder Mobility and Movement Variability
The doorway stretch is a popular method for improving flexibility and mobility in the chest and shoulders, but recent research has shown that its benefits go deeper, particularly in addressing the pectoralis minor muscle. This muscle, along with the pectoralis major and anterior deltoid, plays a crucial role in scapular positioning and glenohumeral (shoulder) range of motion (ROM). Let’s explore how the doorway stretch can improve these aspects, especially for… Read More »The Doorway Stretch: Enhancing Shoulder Mobility and Movement Variability
Pushups – Protecting the shoulders
Pushups can be a problem for those with shoulder issues and possibly the reason for their shoulder pain. Proper technique may be all that is needed to take away the pain. Stabilizing the shoulder with this simple tweak to the pushup may decrease your pain and increase your strength in pushing movements thus protecting the shoulder. If you have difficulty with this exercise try performing a push up position plank.… Read More »Pushups – Protecting the shoulders