Posterior Shin Splints in Runners

Are you an avid runner? Have you been experiencing what may feel like calf pain at the beginning of, and after your workout? Something I have been treating a lot lately particularly in runners is a condition called Posterior Shin Splints aka Posterior Tibial Tendonitis or Posterior Tibial syndrome. A Bit About Anatomy The Tibialis…

Four Exercises Everyone With Lower Back Pain Should Be Doing

Dealing with acute or chronic lower back pain can be a daunting task. If you have followed any of my other posts, you know that I am a firm believer in corrective exercise in addition to traditional chiropractic care. These 3 exercises below are superior (in my opinion) at correcting common imbalances that may be the…

Do You Have Knee Pain?

Dealing with knee pain? Looking to find out the cause? Millions of people each year deal with knee pain ranging from a minor annoyance to debilitating pain. But what is the cause? Below we discuss 3 of the major causes. 3 major potential causes of pain in the knee: Meniscal injury- The meniscus of your knee…

Exercise Alone Does Not Counteract the Effects of a Desk Job

As some of you may have heard, a study was recently published in the Annals of Internal Medicine has found that exercise alone cannot counter-act the effects of sitting! In the last 10 years there has been a plethora of research that has brought to light the complications that occur from excessive sitting both at home and…

How and Why Spinal Manipulation Works!

Research has shown that spinal manipulation is an effective treatment for those with musculoskeletal pain. The American Medical Association recommends spinal manipulation as a conservative approach before trying other more invasive procedures such as surgery!  But just how does an “adjustment” work, and what exactly is it doing? In this post I will cover just a few of…