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Can Running Actually “Heal” Your Spine? The Truth About Running and Disc Degeneration

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    If you have been told you have degenerative disc disease in your lower back, your first instinct was likely to stop running. For years, the common wisdom, even among some healthcare providers, was that running is “high impact” and therefore “bad” for your back. The image of your vertebrae “hammering” away at your spinal discs is a powerful one, and it’s led thousands of people to give up the sport… Read More »Can Running Actually “Heal” Your Spine? The Truth About Running and Disc Degeneration

    How to Get Off the Toilet With Back Pain (Without Making It Worse)

      Lower back pain when getting off the toilet is one of the most common movement complaints we see. If standing up from sitting triggers sharp pain or stiffness, the issue is usually mechanical — not that something is “out of place.” The way you move during the sit-to-stand transition determines how much stress goes through your lumbar spine. Understanding that mechanism makes it easier to correct. Why Back Pain Happens… Read More »How to Get Off the Toilet With Back Pain (Without Making It Worse)

      Aging and Pain: Debunking Myths

        As we enter middle age, many of us start to notice changes in our bodies, including the onset of aches and pains that may not have been there before. A common belief is that pain is an inevitable part of aging, and this misconception can significantly impact how we perceive our health and manage discomfort. Let’s explore some prevalent myths about pain and aging and look at how we can… Read More »Aging and Pain: Debunking Myths

        Best Office Chair for Back Pain | Evidence-Based Guide

          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 get in the way of us living our lives to the fullest.  I often get… Read More »Best Office Chair for Back Pain | Evidence-Based Guide

          Take Control and Own Your Spine

            What Does It Mean to Own Your Spine? Back pain affects 80% of people at some point in their lives. This widespread issue not only impacts individuals but also places a significant burden on our economy and healthcare system. Debunking Myths About the Spine Many people believe their spines are inherently weak, thinking that because we evolved from quadrupeds, our spines weren’t designed to support an upright posture. Some doctors… Read More »Take Control and Own Your Spine

            Stronger and Pain-Free: Aerobic and Strength Training for Chronic Back Pain

              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 Journal reveals how aerobic physical activity (APA) and muscle-strengthening activity (MSA) can work together to… Read More »Stronger and Pain-Free: Aerobic and Strength Training for Chronic Back Pain

              Understanding Lumbar Disc Irritation with Hip Pain

                🚨 STOP treating your hip pain the wrong way!
                Have you been stretching, strengthening, and treating your hip for months with no relief?
                What if I told you that 58% of hip pain cases actually start in your LOWER BACK?
                You might be treating the wrong area entirely

                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 lifetime. Between 6 and 22% of people have chronic neck pain. Four to 10% of people will experience chronic back pain. Millions of dollars are spend caring for people with chronic spinal pain.  For neck pain, in Australia, the direct cost of medical examinations and therapies… Read More »Research: Chronic Spinal Pain comparing medication, acupuncture and spinal manipulation