Eight reasons why I love massage therapy
Very occasionally I’ll meet someone who isn’t really into massage, and when this happens I resist the impulse to frown and explain why they’re deeply …
Just what do X-rays tell us
Some scans and images can provide useful information but they can also present findings that may be misleading…
Proprioception, movement, balance and grace
Proprioception is the body-brain capacity that allows us to adapt to our environment and keeps us upright. It’s a miracle of neurocognitive functioning and it’s as important for high performance athletes as it is for aging seniors…
Chiropractic care can help you recover effectively
Chiropractic care can help lower costs, and can help you recover effectively, and get you feeling active, agile and productive more quickly…
Ice versus heat
Many clients ask me if they should be icing or heating their injuries. Here’s what we know about the effects of these modalities and when it is appropriate to …
We’ve added some frequently asked questions
We’ve posted some frequently asked questions. Also, we should mention that we were tempted to add a few others…
Professional development, Functional Dry Needling
Recently I had an opportunity to participate in a Functional Dry Needling course in Las Vegas, Nevada. I returned to my clinic feeling energized and excited to apply…
Debunking the many myths of back pain
There are some surprisingly persistent myths and misleading beliefs floating around about back pain, and recovering from back injury …
Simple yoga moves to counteract sitting
Sitting is a very real part of many of our lives, and here’s a few yoga tips to help resist what sitting does to you…
Weight bias and effective treatment
Some interesting research from Yale and other American Universities suggests that we should be careful to resist the prevalent social attitudes about obesity and weight…
Ten things your chiropractor wants to tell you
The British Columbia Chiropractic Association wants you to know a few things about the work we do as chiropractors…
Holiday hours and a wish
We just wanted to let you know about some small changes in our hours next week and to also pass on happy holidays…
The importance of warming up
After speaking with clients and fellow teammates, I have found that time isn’t always being taken to sufficiently warm up before physical activity. Warming up is an important part of injury prevention and athletic performance…
The impacts of healthy touch
Massage and other treatments require touch. But touch also has a much larger, more general impact in our lives and it’s worth looking into some of the research…
Top five gifts for the athlete in your life
Giving gifts to your athlete friends and family members is not always easy. Here are a few ideas…
ÖTILLÖ and the new world of SwimRun
In SwimRun the emphasis on teamwork is a fascinating and challenging aspect to endurance. Also, being tethered to each other is …
