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Let’s discuss nutrition and diets
Everyone has tried to alter their weight. Most people try to lose; some do indeed try to gain. Both positive and negative societal impacts affect...
The Most Common Mistake Hockey Players With Back Pain Make
Have you ever had back pain after a long night of hockey? Or maybe woken up with a stiff and achy back the morning after? I know I have. It can...
3 Plantar Fasciitis Myths
Waking up and having pain the first step (the most common symptom of plantar fasciitis) sets you up for having a bad day. You’re discouraged....
The best dynamic warm-ups for hockey players?
In my previous blog post, I talked about how athletes should be doing dynamic stretches instead of static stretches for the majority of their...
The common stretching mistake
I remember going to gym class in elementary school up until high school the first thing we would do during a class was to get in a circle and do...
The deadlift has received more bad press than any other exercise in modern fitness. This bad rap has tainted what many consider to be one of the best exercises known to man.
While it is undoubtedly impressive to see a powerlifter deadlift three times their body weight, this movement is about much more than just...
Hey Do You Think You Have Poor Posture?
Hey there, my name is Nickolas McKeever and I’m a personal trainer in Oregon. More often than not clients and friends will come to me looking for...
Most People Don’t Need Drugs or Surgery for Stenosis – Here’s Why
Spinal stenosis sounds like an intimidating medical condition that must surely mean you are in serious trouble. However, more often than not,...
What to look for when choosing a chiropractor – Part 1 Neurological Examination
When you go to a chiropractor’s office for the first time or any musculoskeletal expert for that matter there are some basic things that you...
What’s a Cervicogenic Headache and What are its Probable Causes?
Do you experience headaches that start from the neck up? Does your neck feel stiff and unable to move? If so, it might be time to get checked for...