Spinal Manipulation more effective than other types of care –

“According to a 2004 article in The Spine Journal, spinal manipulative therapy for both chronic and acute lower back pain was more effective and provided more short term relief than many other types of care including prescription #drugs, physical #therapy, and home #exercise.”

Bronfort G, Haas M, Evans R, Bouter L. Efficacy of Spinal Manipulation and Mobilization for Lower Back Pain
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#BackPainRelief
#healthy
#fitness
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The first day of fall is almost here. If you plan on reaching for the rake to clean up the leaves, be sure to these extra precautions to prevent injury.

1. Stretch for 15 minutes prior to raking to warm up the body. Bend at the knees, not the waist.
2. Don’t twist your torso.
3. Keep your piles small.
4. Take frequent breaks.
5. If you feel soreness or stiffness, call our office to schedule a check-up.
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#Winnipeg
#Autumn
#Fall
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Your posture plays an important role in your overall health. Poor posture leads to chronic strain and discomfort. “Lower crossed syndrome” is poor posture that results from excessive tightness in your lower back and hip flexor muscles with weakness in your abdominal and buttock muscles. Patients with lower crossed syndrome often have a “sway back.” Patients who sit for prolonged periods of time are at greater risk of lower crossed syndrome.

This postural problem commonly leads to painful conditions involving the back or hips. Successful treatment of lower cross syndrome involves stretching excessively tight muscles, strengthening weak muscles, taking frequent breaks from sitting, and modifying your workstation to be more user friendly. http://ow.ly/i/uGLo7

This article has does a good job of describing pregnancy-related sciatica but babies everywhere would like to encourage their pregnant moms to consider utilizing the safe, natural, and effective chiropractic option before turning to drugs like Acetaminophen.

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What is a #whiplash injury? Is it problematic? Can it be treated? Should I be #worried?

The term, “Cervical hyperextension/ hyperflexion injury” is synonymous with “Cervical acceleration/ deceleration syndrome” (CAD), and #Whiplash. CAD injuries are associated with a cornucopia of complaints including: neck pain, headaches, symptoms in the upper quadrant, radicular complaints, paresthesia, muscle weakness, TMD, visual disturbances, vertigo/dizziness, low back pain, tinnitus, difficulty sleeping, hypersensitivity to light or noise, fatigue, impaired cognitive function, diminished concentration, irritability, and memory loss.

At our office we deal daily with #MPI injury claims following motor vehicle accidents. If you’ve been involved in a car #accident contact us at 204-586-8424 and we can help guide you through the claims process and help get you back at 100% as quickly as possible.

#chiropractic
#Caraccident
#Injury
#pain
#Manitoba
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Avoid eating your meals while working or concentrating on other tasks. You may end up mindlessly consuming larger portions than needed.

Sit down and enjoy your meal. You’re much more likely to feel psychologically satisfied if you don’t multitask while you’re eating. http://ow.ly/i/xVcIF

The technology that was supposed to make life easier may be causing a lot of pain.

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What is Jumper’s Hip? Dancer’s Hip?

Psoas tendinopathy often arises secondary to repetitive flexion of an externally rotated hip. The condition is commonly termed “dancer’s hip” or “jumper’s hip”, as movements associated with these activities predispose participants to injury.

Psoas tendinopathy is particularly common in ballet dancers – with more than 90% reporting clicking or snapping. The condition is also seen in athletes who participate in resistance #training, #rowing, track and field, #running (especially uphill), #soccer, and #gymnastics, and #hurdling.

Treatment of this condition involves a multi-faceted approach. Sift tissue treatments by hand (#myofascial release, trigger point therapy), acupuncture, laser therapy and home rehabilitation are all part of our plan to correct not only the pain of psoas tendinopathy but also the underlying cause.

#Cchiropractic
#dance
#running
#sports
#Winnipeg
#jumper
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