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Home Gym for Small Spaces: Manitoba Running Association

    I was recently asked by the Manitoba Running Association to re-write my article on Home Gym for Small Spaces so that it would be more focused for runners.  Here is the reworked article which will be published in their Newsletter.  Home Gym for Small SpacesBy Dr Christopher Notley So you want to start working out. That is awesome. Exercise is vital for your body and has numerous health benefits which… Read More »Home Gym for Small Spaces: Manitoba Running Association

    Eccentric Training: Unlocking Flexibility and Strength

      When it comes to fitness, there’s an ongoing debate: can you train for both flexibility and strength at the same time? Traditionally, stretching has been seen as the go-to method for improving flexibility, while resistance training is all about building strength. But a groundbreaking new study on eccentric training suggests there’s a way to do both – and it might just revolutionize your workout routine. Researchers from Japan explored the… Read More »Eccentric Training: Unlocking Flexibility and Strength

      Protect your spine: Reminders to change positions frequently

        RKC Plank

        As a chiropractor, I often see patients who spend long hours at their computers. They come to me with headaches, neck and shoulder pain, upper back discomfort, and even lower back pain. One of the biggest culprits is staying in the same position for too long. Our bodies are meant to move, and prolonged sitting can lead to postural strain. How Can We Prevent Postural Strain? I recommend two key… Read More »Protect your spine: Reminders to change positions frequently

        Muscle pain and C-reactive protein

          A question I asked myself recently was, “Is there a connection between muscle pains and C-reactive protein?”  C-reactive protein is a protein found within the blood that is a measure of general levels of inflammation.  C-reactive protein is often a tested used to assess for infection or diseases that cause inflammation such as lymphoma, lupus, giant cell arteritis, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, osteomyelitis.  Here is some of the research… Read More »Muscle pain and C-reactive protein

          Pain? Inflammation? Consider Curcumin

            Curcuma longa (turmeric), often found in curry dishes, has a history of use in Ayurvedic medicine. In biochemical terms, turmeric is made up of three curcuminoids: curcumin, demethoxycurcumin, and bisdemethoxycurcumin, as well as volatile oils, sugars, proteins, and resins. Tumeric is from a rhizome of a ginger plant. The active ingredient is curcumin. Curcumin is also the component that gives turmeric its yellow colour. What is Curcumin used for? I… Read More »Pain? Inflammation? Consider Curcumin

            Conditions Chiropractic May Help: Chronic neck pain

                I found this image on Facebook and I thought it was worth sharing with all of you.  What I liked about the image is that it shows many of the conditions I find to be successfully treated in my Chiropractic/Athletic Therapy practise. What I was curious about, when viewing this picture, was if these were actual quotes in the research.  There are no references on the picture but I… Read More »Conditions Chiropractic May Help: Chronic neck pain

              Calf Stretch I

                Muscles Stretched 1. Gastrocnemius/soleus Start Position Facing a wall, place one leg behind you as seen in the picture Finish Position  Lunge body forward towards wall Modifications If you do not get a stretch trying placing the back foot further back Common Errors  Bending the back knee  Back heel off the ground Toes point out

                Ask the Chiropractor: Common Stretches

                    I often am asked by my Chiropractic patients in Winnipeg, “What stretches do you recommend?”   These are the most common muscles that I find to be tight in my Chiropractic patients, as well as, my  favorite stretches to help release tension and improve flexibility in these muscles.   Suboccipital Muscles The suboccipital muscles are located at the base skull/top of the neck.  They have a tendency to be… Read More »Ask the Chiropractor: Common Stretches

                  Continuum of Injury and Treatment

                    RKC Plank

                    So you are dealing with an injury. It is a frustrating time being in pain and not being able to do the activities you love doing. You may be planning on seeing someone for this injury and you are wondering, “What type of care should I expect to receive?” The answer to this question depends on how long you have been injured before you seek out care and who you… Read More »Continuum of Injury and Treatment