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…
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…
Many patients worry that a disc herniation means permanent damage or an inevitable need for surgery. However, recent research shows that a significant number of lumbar disc herniations can naturally heal over time with the right conservative treatment. In fact, studies report that up to 76% of herniated discs may undergo spontaneous disc resorption—often within…
Are you prediabetic or have type two diabetes? Do you want to prevent or reverse type two diabetes? Have you been told you need to eat better and exercise but you don’t know what type of exercises is the best? Come check out what the research saying about what type of exercise you need to…
As a Chiropractor I deal with a a number of people who experience chronic musculoskeletal pain. I typically use Active Release Techniques, Spinal Manipulation, acupuncture and exercise as effective means for caring for this problems. But there are situations where these are not effective. The reason being is that there are a number of factors…
Top 5 Exercises I Give My Patients for Strength and Stability As a healthcare professional, I focus on exercises that build strength, improve stability, and help prevent injuries. The five exercises below are ones I commonly give my patients because they reinforce good movement patterns and can be adjusted for any fitness level. Each exercise…
More exercises at DrNotley.com In my Chiropractic offices I often have patients come see me because they are in pain. One of the tools that I use to treat these people is stretching. So why stretch? These are the reasons that I feel stretching is important. Improved mobility. The reason for the popularity of yoga…
“Do I need to keep coming back for treatment to prevent this from happening again?” This method of chiropractic care is known as Maintenance care. I have always struggled with answering this question. Even though I was told that maintaining a healthy spine is a good thing and that chiropractic care helps to prevent injuries,…
You’re eager to get moving and achieve your fitness goals, but the last thing you want is an injury that puts your progress on hold. What exactly does it mean to be “in shape,” and how can you achieve it without risking harm? Defining Being in Shape Being in shape isn’t a one-size-fits-all concept. It’s…
“What caused me to have this neck pain?” “How long is it going to take to get better?” These two questions are very commonly asked in my Chiropractic practise. If you are curious about what may be causing your neck pain and what factors you need to control to speed up your recovery then this is the post…
