Heel pain. Ugh. It’s excruciating first thing in the morning. Sitting is fine but the first 20 steps afterwards is terrible. It gets worse the longer you stand. Running is out of the question. You tried once out of frustration but you paid for it the next day when you could barely walk. You Google […]
It’s been an unusually hot and dry Edmonton summer so far and with travel restrictions easing, we are noticing a lot of our patients are taking time off to enjoy the Alberta Parks and Mountains. After a challenging year and a half of restrictions, we hope that you will ease into your summer activities wisely. […]
Initially, you notice a bit of stiffness in the mornings, but it resolves quickly. Long walks are the only activity that bothers your knee. Over time, pain is triggered by increasingly ordinary activities such as walking downstairs or standing up from a chair. The knee takes longer to loosen up in the mornings, and you’ve […]
Low back pain of discogenic origin is a challenging condition to manage. It can be slow to improve and its high pain severity can be extremely disabling. The pain is often made worse with sitting and bending forward, which are two common postures and movements required for work and every day living. In the past, […]
Four years ago, I had the privilege of meeting Matt Norminton, the running coach of the Running Room Athletic Club (RRAC). I was ready to return to racing and I wanted some company to run my workouts. Little did I know I was about to run with some very fast company. When I gave him my […]
In my last blog, I showcased some strength exercise ideas in preparation for skiing the Birkebeiner. Two months and no snow later (saved for the last few days), most of us skiers have resorted to either running or other means of exercise to prepare for the annual loppet in less than 2 weeks. However, nothing […]