When you see the word, Chiropractor, there are a number images that people conjure up; both positive and negative. One of the most common images is the image of back pain. Back pain is one of the most common ailments that people come in to see me at my chiropractic office. Spinal manipulation is often…
I discovered an interview, on YouTube, of Dr Stuart McGill, a highly respected researcher in the study of spinal biomechanics. He is at the forefront of understanding the effects of exercise and movement on the spine. I have mentioned his research before in this blog. The information mention in this video is too good to not share…
A couple of weeks ago I started to feel ill. I had a cough and stuffy nose. I caught a cold. This put a damper on my training. I took a couple days off from my workouts and on the third day I tried to exercise but with little success. I felt short of breath….
Image via Wikipedia The sound a joint makes when adjusted is often described by Chiropractors as an“articular crack,” “articular pop,” “clunk,”“crepitus,” “joint click,” “audible cavitation” or “snap,” Many people do not understand what is causing that sound. I have a number of people who come into my office and tell me that they are scared…
Image via Wikipedia I asked this question on twitter this week, “What is the definition of ‘being in shape’?” Here are a few of the answers, well actually, they were the only answers: @twistedxtian: Not getting out of breath walking up the stairs. 🙂 @CarlSeier: Awesome question. I think that varies with the individual. I…
What do you wear on your feet when you run? Shoes of course! But do you really need shoes? The vast majority of people would say, “Yes, of course!” In Winnipeg half the year is winter running on snow and ice would not be very fun. But there are those who are ditching their shoes…
As a chiropractor, I often get asked by patients suffering from neck pain and headaches about the best pillow to use for sleeping. While the right pillow depends on individual needs, recent studies highlight the importance of choosing a pillow that promotes optimal spinal alignment and improves sleep quality. The Impact of Sleep and Pillow…
As a Winnipeg chiropractor I often treat with lower back, upper back or neck problems as a result of sitting for long periods of time. This often stresses the muscles, joints, ligaments, intervertebral discs that support the spine. This leads to pain, muscle tightness, and even headaches. Though not always debilitating, these problems tend to…
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…
Back pain after shoveling snow? Over one-third of all snow-shoveling injuries hit the lower back—and most of them are preventable.
