Author: Dr. Robert Speirs DC

Having “Arthritis” Does Not Mean You’ll Have Pain

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A recent research review found “no correlation” between the intensity of low back pain and the degree of arthritic change. Chiropractic helps address the underlying reason for both the symptoms and degeneration. If you or someone you know is living with pain, call our office today.

Download this infographic showing how structural problems like arthritis may not be the sole cause of your symptoms.

Herlin C et al. Modic changes—Their associations with low back pain and activity limitation: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis. PLoS1 2018 Aug 1;13(8):e0200677.

Hip Fractures

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A hip fracture usually occurs in the upper part of the thigh bone (femur), near the hip joint.


This type of fracture mainly occurs as a result of a fall or a direct impact on the bone, such as in a car accident. Osteoporosis and osteopenia can contribute to weakened bone integrity and increase the risk of fracture.


Older people and post-menopausal women are at higher risk of a hip fracture.
A stress fracture can occur following a period of overtraining and can also lead to a hip fracture.

Bullet Proof Feet

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SO many low back, knee and ankle issues stem from feet that can’t withstand the day to day stresses that are out through them. Many time these ailments can be avoided or minimized with a simple maintenance routine like the one below.

Running through this routine 3x a week will help you keep those feet moving smoothly and help avoid the common injuries associated with ongoing foot weakness and instability.

Headache Treatment

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A recent study found that for tension headaches, spinal manipulation led to sustained improvements in pain & function…without side effects! “There was no evidence suggesting increased risk for serious treatment-related harms.”

Check out this video to learn more about how chiropractic care safely relieves tension headaches.

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Skelly AC et al. Noninvasive Nonpharmacological Treatment. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2018 Jun. Report No.: 18-EHC013-EF.

4 HUGE Obstacles for Athletes

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The list of obstacles to training is long but one thing that I’ve seen over and over is the four mentioned above by Gerry DeFilippo are almost always in the top 5. Sleep, hydration, nutrition and time management have derailed almost as many careers as Father Time.

If you find yourself unable to get a good training session in without supplementation to “get you going” I’d take a long hard look at these four items immediately, fix them and then see how you go. My money is on a significant improvement as soon as you get them fixed up.

Now get out there and move some weight!

Can Having a Weak Buttocks Cause Back Pain?

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Problem: a new study found that people who have weak gluteal muscles suffer higher rates of low back pain.
Solution: (after you check with your doctor) try one of these simple exercises to help strengthen your gluteal muscles.

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Aboufazeli M et al. Comparison of Selective Local and Global Muscle Thicknesses in Females with and without Chronic Low Back Pain. Orthop Traumatol Rehabil. 2018 Jun 27;20(3):197-204.

Arthritis Of The Big Toe

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Hallux rigidus is defined as osteoarthritis of the big toe. This condition causes stiffness that limits joint range of motion, in flexion and mainly extension of the hallux, causing an alteration of the normal biomechanics of walking.

A direct trauma to the toe or a deformity of the foot called hallux valgus may increase the symptoms of hallux rigidus.

To date, the exact causes of osteoarthritis have not been fully identified. An exacerbation of symptoms usually occurs during a period when the level of physical activity has been drastically increased.

Treatment of Hallux Rigid consists of Class IV Laser Therapy, management of any biomechanics stresses in the area and exercise rehabilitation to address any weaknesses that can be putting undue stress on the area. 

#LaserTherapy
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#Winnipeg
#Chiropractic
#ToeInjury
#Arthritis
#FootPain

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HIP MOBILITY

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I know I keep harping on this but I can’t overstate it; your hips need to move. I don’t care what sport you play, what job you do, what you do for fun…… Your hips need mobility. Hip mobility is key to better performance, less pain, easier daily tasks and improved life in general.

Here’s a great post with 3 solid Hip Mobility movements that you can try. Remember, they should be pain free and are NOT rehab movements. These are prevention/performance moves; if you have pain, stop IMMEDIATELY and call us to get that sorted out first.

Now please head on over to Twitter and give Eric Potter a follow and some love.

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Truth Bomb!

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Twitter, that internet town hall that can be the best and worst place on the internet gave me this gem of a post today:

“Doing exercises to stretch and strengthen that core region is going to help prevent and treat low back pain.”

That’s it. That’s the post. Get strong and mobile.

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