Achilles tendonitis can be an annoying thing to deal with. As a Chiropractor/ Athletic Therapist I have a number of athletes (Runners, Triathletes, Crossfit athletes etc) that come to me for Achilles’ tendonitis. A better term for it is Achilles’ tendonopathy because there doesn’t appear to be any inflammation that is occurring. Achilles’s tendonopathy often…
Chronic pain can be a tough ailment to deal with. For many, they can’t find their cause of pain. X-rays, MRIs, Blood tests. Chiropractic care, Athletic Therapy, Physiotherapy, Injections, surgeries may not find the cause nor aide in relief. One method that may be helpful is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Check out the following link. Cognitive…
A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study adding high dose vitamin D to analgesic regimens in patients with musculoskeletal pain. – PubMed – NCBI.
We’ve all been there. You stretch your fingers or twist your back, and suddenly, pop! That unmistakable cracking sound escapes from your joints. For decades, people have wondered: Why do knuckles crack? Is it harmful? What causes the sound during a chiropractic adjustment? Many believed it was due to a bubble collapsing inside the joint—but…
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…
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…
Tackling the Back Pain Epidemic Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is one of the most common and debilitating health conditions worldwide, affecting millions of people and significantly lowering their quality of life. But did you know that the solution might lie in something as simple as regular exercise? A recent study published in The Spine…
Core training is crucial in both fitness and back rehabilitation. The primary goal is to enhance spine stability by improving muscle stiffness. Stability refers to the spine’s ability to maintain or quickly recover its position after being disturbed. Stronger muscles around the spine lead to greater stability. This is especially important for those with back…
Do you have a headache? Do they keep coming back? Are they starting to become more intense and more frequent? It’s frustration to have to deal with a headache. At work, you become less effective and efficient. So what can you do for yourself to help with headaches? One of my most favorite problems to…
Prevent winter running injuries in Manitoba. Learn expert tips on stride, cadence, traction, and cold-weather safety for safer, stronger runs.
