Firefighters and Musculoskeletal: Prevention and Recovery
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Would Santa have back pain?
Is Santa at Risk for Back Pain? Just for fun, I started to think about whether or not Santa Clause would be at risk for… Read More »Would Santa have back pain?
Dealing with back pain getting on and off the toilet
If you are dealing with back pain some of the easiest tasks in life might prove to be more difficult. Getting down onto the toilet… Read More »Dealing with back pain getting on and off the toilet
How do I cure a sore back?
I recently received a question from someone on Klout asking the question, “How do I “cure a sore back”. Here is my response: “How do… Read More »How do I cure a sore back?
Research: Chronic Spinal Pain comparing medication, acupuncture and spinal manipulation
As a Chiropractor and Athletic Therapist I treat a lot of backs and necks. Approximately 80% of the population will have back pain in their… Read More »Research: Chronic Spinal Pain comparing medication, acupuncture and spinal manipulation
Wall facing squats
This exercise is often used to improve squat and deadlift movement quality. It is also, often prescribed to improve the mobility of the thoracic (upper back)… Read More »Wall facing squats
Quadruped Hip Circles (CARS)
This is another one my exercises that I give to my athletes/patients in the controlled articular rotations (CARs) category. The training method and acronym is… Read More »Quadruped Hip Circles (CARS)
Shoulder Blade Circles (CARs) for neck pain, back pain or shoulder pain
The shoulder blades or scapulae have muscles that extend to the neck, thoracic spine, ribs and shoulder. The shoulder blades, therefore, can influence these other… Read More »Shoulder Blade Circles (CARs) for neck pain, back pain or shoulder pain
How to get in and out of bed when dealing with back pain
You may be suffering with back pain right now and it is excruciating to get into or out of your bed. Dr Notley, Winnipeg Chiropractor… Read More »How to get in and out of bed when dealing with back pain
Standing hip circles (CARS)
This exercise is part of a type of exercise called controlled articular rotations (CARs). The training method and acronym is popularized by Dr Andreo Spina.… Read More »Standing hip circles (CARS)