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Conservatively treated massive prolapsed discs: a 7-year follow-up. – PubMed – NCBI

    Having a disc injury sucks.  It stops you from working, enjoying your hobbies, and exercising.  They can last a short time or a long time.  They can be mild or severe.  Some times, people can be in so much pain that they feel as though they have no other choice but to go under the knife.  I recently had a patient of mine come in having had such a surgery.… Read More »Conservatively treated massive prolapsed discs: a 7-year follow-up. – PubMed – NCBI

    Risk of Traumatic Injury Associated with Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation

      I found this abstract recently and thought it would interesting to share.  Many people are afraid of seeing chiropractors because they think they are unsafe.  Do injuries occur? Yes they can.  We even discuss this in our consent forms.  Are there times when we advise not to receive a manipulation? Yes we do and I have. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2014 Dec 9. [Epub ahead of print] Risk of Traumatic Injury… Read More »Risk of Traumatic Injury Associated with Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation

      Back pain and driving

        I was recently asked, on twitter , the question , “Is it bad for your back to be sitting and driving for long periods?”  As I recall, this question was asked by someone who commutes for about two hours each day (one hour each way).  When I started searching for information on this subject most of the research was on truck drivers, bus drivers or farmers.  The research most often… Read More »Back pain and driving

        Neck Retraction Exercise

          Muscles Strengthens deep neck muscles in the front of the neck. Stretches suboccipital muscles and the base of the skull Start position Sitting relaxed in a chair with upper back support Hand on chin Finished position Use your hand to help move your chin towards your neck to give yourself a double chin. Most of the work should be done with your neck muscles and not your hand. At the… Read More »Neck Retraction Exercise

          Take Some Time to Breath

            by Dr. Christopher Notley “John, you have to relax …. Slow down…. Breathe!” In this day an age our life seems to be running on fast forward. You need to multi-task at work dealing with bosses, employees or customers. When you go home you have bills to pay, house to maintain, kids to take care of. It is never ending. It stresses you out. It affects you physically you start… Read More »Take Some Time to Breath

            High Heels Effect on spine health

              High heels are a staple in many wardrobes, often seen as a symbol of elegance and professionalism. But if you’re one of the many women who love their heels yet suffer from back pain, it might be time to reconsider your footwear choices. A recent study by Fadhila Firmanurulita and colleagues highlights the hidden risks of wearing high heels, specifically for female sales employees who spend long hours on their… Read More »High Heels Effect on spine health

              Piriformis I Stretch

                RKC Plank

                Muscles used 1. Gluteus Maximus2. Gluteus Minimus3. Gluteus Medius4. Piriformis Start Position (for left side)1. Lying on back2. Left knee bent to 90 degrees, hip flexed to 90 degrees3. Grab left knee with right hand Finish Position1. Pull knee across the body towards the opposite hip2. Keep hips flat on ground Common Errors1. Lifting hip up on side being stretched

                Kinesiotape review

                  RKC Plank

                  This weekend I volunteered my time at Crossfit Winnipeg for their competition, Frostfit.  Last year at the same event I was treating a number of shoulder problems.  This year the trend was the use of Kinesio Tape (other names for it being Spidertech tape, Rock tape, K-tape). The use of Kinesio tape has been around since the 80s.  More recently, it has been popularized in sports such as volleyball, diving… Read More »Kinesiotape review

                  A Primer on Pain | True Movement

                    Pain can be a frustrating thing to deal with. You can see all the health care professionals, endure blood tests, have MRIs, CAT scans, X-rays but a cause may not be found.  This is because pain is not always as a result of damage but a result of the brain’s interpretations of the stimuli it receives.  What you are experiencing isn’t fake; it IS real. recently found a post that… Read More »A Primer on Pain | True Movement