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November 1, 2016

Do I have a slipped disc?

Do I have a slipped disc? In short, the answer is NO – our discs don’t ‘slip’. I often get this type of question from patients with back pain and neck pain so I wanted to take some time and explain what our intervertebral discs are, whether or not they ‘slip’ and why they may

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July 25, 2016

The Sitting Epidemic

The Sitting Epidemic – Do You Sit Too Much? Are you guilty of sitting too much?? Today’s blog provides a brief overview of the harmful effects of prolonged sitting and several solutions to break out of the habit of sitting too long! [dt_sc_hr_invisible] Fact #1: Sitting increases pressure and load on the intervertebral discs in your back.  

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June 27, 2016

Core Training: Anti Rotation Progressions

Core Training – Anti Rotation Progressions A few months back we discussed core training, what it is and the different types. The following article will discuss 3 progressions of anti rotation type exercises. Progression #1: Tall kneel Pallof Press In a tall kneel position, grab the D cable from your cable machine with both hands.

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March 14, 2016

What Is Sciatica?

So, your doctor told you that you have sciatica…what does that even mean? Sciatica is actually a symptom, not a diagnosis. All it really tells you is that you have pain that radiates down the back of your leg. The term is used to describe pain as a result of irritation or injury to the

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January 25, 2016

CORE TRAINING PART III – Anti- Lateral Flexion

CORE TRAINING PART III – Anti- Lateral Flexion   As we discussed in the previous weeks when developing core strength, we need to take into account what happens not only with the muscles, but also at the vertebral body, intervertebral disc, intervertebral joints, as well as the spine as a whole.  Through research from Canadian

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November 23, 2015

Good Posture for a Healthy Back

  What is Good Posture Anyway?? Posture refers to the position in which you hold your body upright against gravity while standing, sitting, or laying down.  The ideal posture for an individual is achieved by training your body to stand, walk, sit and lay in positions where your spine is in the most neutral position

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November 16, 2015

Common Myths About Low Back Pain

Myths about Low Back Pain Lower back pain (LBP) has become a global epidemic and is the most commonly seen musculoskeletal condition in rehabilitation settings. My name is Clarence Lau, and I am the head physiotherapist at Lawrence Park Health Clinic in North Toronto.  I would like to share a video from pain-ed.com that discusses the myths

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