🎙️ Episode 26: Sometimes the right thing to do is just sit down and talk. No structure, no topic – just get started and see what happens. This was one of those times, so we hit the record button 🔫😷👗🗓️

🎙️ Episode 25: Adhesion, Fibrous Adhesion, Scar Tissue… These are a few terms that generally describe a similar thing… and that THING is a huge factor in chronic musculoskeletal pain conditions. Assessment and treatment of adhesion is a specialized skill and it can be the difference between getting out of pain, or not. If you’ve had a problem for several months that has failed care with traditional Chiropractic, Physiotherapy, Osteopathy or Massage; then listen up – this episode is for you.

🎙️ Episode 24: Why is low back pain such a big problem and why is it not getting better? Unfortunately, there are some fundamental aspects of effectively treating low back pain which are commonly left untreated. On this episode we explain our approach to assessment, treatment and management of chronic low back pain and what it means for you if these issues are not addressed.

⚓Episode 23 has us looking at a BIG BACK INJURY that Chris has gone through. We look at how it started, how it should have been treated, and the consequences for not getting a complete and accurate diagnosis. 

Pursuing excellence: Training, learning & a having beginner mindset

🎙️ Episode 22: Not everyone wants to push the boundaries of what they already know and what they can already do. But if you are willing to constantly challenge yourself and accept that you can be better – the sky is the limit. This is a special episode with Dr. Mike dialing in from his hotel on the road, as he attends a 3-day seminar to fine-tune his skills on treatment for the neck and upper back. We talk about what it means to pursue excellence and why we are always striving to develop our skills and provide even more value in our clinics.

Please excuse the audio because Dr. Mike is only a Hilton Honor's Silver level member and doesn't have the high-speed internet option yet. 

🎙️ Episode 21: Getting out of pain and staying that way is not all about hands-on treatment, strength work, and exercise. Creating a healing environment takes in many different factors and in this episode we address the role of nutrition and how we can leverage what we eat to minimize pain.

Back squats & injuring the LOW BACK - How, Why, and What's next?

🎙️ Episode 20: Dr. Mike shares his own recent experience with injuring his low back while squatting at the gym. This injury mechanism is not uncommon and both Chris and Mike have personal stories to tell of lumbar disc injuries that tipped over the edge while working out in the gym. In this episode, we unpack what happened, why it happened, and what to do next.

Some people need ongoing care to remain pain-free... and that's ok!

🎙️ We don’t want you to need us. We want to help you get the best result possible and empower you to live a pain-free life that is not dependant on our care. However, some people will need some level of ongoing care to stay healthy and pain-free. The degree of ongoing care is influenced by many different factors and is unique to each individual. In this episode, we dive into the idea of “wellness care” versus “longevity care” and why our practices subscribe to a longevity model that always has your best interests in mind.

Want to live to 100? Start respecting your future-self NOW!

🎙️ Your future-self will be a product of the decisions you make today. No-one wants to look back with regret and wish that they’d taken care of that sore joint sooner - before it became a life-changing problem. On this episode we discuss the notion of respecting your future-self now in order to reap the benefits later.

In this week's episode. Dr. Mike and Chris discuss why you should never opt for the cheapest option.

There is value in a pricier item and when it comes to healthcare, that usually means a higher quality service or product being used or performed on your body.

You only get one body, so why take any chances?!