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Dry Needling and Physiotherapy

Dry Needling and Physiotherapy

When I first started needling in 2006 most of my patients had never tried it before, or for some of them, had never even heard of this treatment technique. Today, most people have tried or at least heard of needling as part of treatment, but they do not always...

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Not All Vitamin D is Created Equal

Not All Vitamin D is Created Equal

Howdy PHG fam! We hope you all read every word of our last blog on this KEY, ESSENTIAL nutrient. If you didn’t, you can find it here. We wanted to follow that blog up with a short discussion on QUALITY OF SUPPLEMENTATION. We don’t want you to waste your hard earned...

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Do As The Flamingos Do

Do As The Flamingos Do

Be ProActive and do as the Flamingos do!   Our ability to balance on one leg is challenged every single day with our daily activities. For every single step we take, we spend some time on one leg. Every stair we climb or descend, when mounting a sidewalk curb,...

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Sleep Tips

The combination of exercise and sleep for recovery is the fountain of youth.   Studies have shown that athletes sleep less than non-athletes and have even more problems sleeping prior to competition. There are various strategies for athletes to improve their...

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Herniated Disc Management

Herniated Disc Management

What is a Herniated Disc? Herniated discs are probably the most common diagnosis for severe back pain and sciatica (leg pain).  Discs are large cushions that lie between the individual vertebrae of our spinal columns. The disc composes of layers of ligaments (annulus...

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Get Out and Get Walking

Get Out and Get Walking

Walking is the simplest form of aerobic exercise. Anyone can walk, at any time of the day, with a faithful K-9 companion, a great pair of walking shoes and some simple reminders: Start slowly and at a comfortable pace. Walk with good posture i.e. keep your head up...

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What is a Spinal Adjustment?

What is a Spinal Adjustment?

A spinal adjustment is a special procedure your chiropractor uses to reduce restrictions of your joints to allow them to move properly.  Your chiropractor spends 7 years in school mastering this procedure. Once your chiropractor has determined the location and extent...

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Chiropractic and Pregnancy

Chiropractic and Pregnancy

Low back pain is quite a common complaint in pregnancy.  In fact, half to three quarters of women report pain at some time during their pregnancy. And, it goes without saying that most women experience this low back pain in the second half of their pregnancy.  Many...

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