chronic inflammation

Golfers & Tennis Elbow

Have you ever experienced pain in your forearm when typing? Lifting a bag? Or twisting a door handle?

You may actually be experiencing a variation of “golfers or tennis” elbow. Yes, contrary to popular belief, you can suffer from these types of injuries without playing these two sports. It is quite […]

Core Activation & Chronic Low Back Pain

In one of the first blogs i wrote, I defined what our core actually consisted of while busting the fitness industries concept that a strong core means a ripped six pack. Our core is so much more than just rectus abdominus, “the six pack”, it starts from the very base […]

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Chronic Inflammation Part 2

In my last blog I spoke about acute inflammation and how it is a natural process that our body initiates to help heal our injuries. I also spoke about how anti-inflammatories can inhibit this natural healing process which can then lead to prolonged tissue dysfunction. Tissue dysfunction includes poor scar […]

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Managing Pain and its Long Lasting Effects

Pain. This is a very personal thing. It is complex and an emotional subject. What is extremely painful for one individual, might only be a mild discomfort for another. It is based on your previous life and emotional experiences and also on how well your nervous system is primed or […]

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