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in this issue...
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stretch of the month
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precision health
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proper sleep position
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condition of the month
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e-venti update
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| Spring is in the air and the golf season is fast approaching. With golf season in mind we would like to take this opportunity to remind you of a few reasons we often see golfers in our office. As you are aware, golf is a one directional sport. Whether you be swinging the Big Bertha or putting, you are swinging the club in the same direction. It is essential that golfers stretch before and after a round of golf. Even a subtle change in the golf swing can have a devastating effect on the lower back. Get a golf lesson to address your swing and let your coach or golf pro know that you have a history lower back problems so the swing can be modified to not stress the lower back area. |
stretch of the month
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piriformis/gluteal stretch
 Many of our patients visit our office with buttocks pain. The pain is often related to increased exercise, such as walking and running. This pain is often due to a tight or irritated piriformis and/or gluteal muscles.
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precision health
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 Precision Health and Dr. McKay have been fortunate to have provided performance care at Ironman Canada, Ironman World Championships (Kona) and to the Canadian Women's Open. With an extensive sports background, we have had the pleasure of being trusted to treat the world's top LPGA players. When your fellow golfers and friends are asking about practitioners, please refer them to Precision Health.
Dr. McKay with Lorie Kane at Canadian Women's Open, Halifax, NS 2005
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proper sleep position
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When you sleep on your side, support the head and neck so your spine will remain in a straight line as you are viewed from the front. Your legs should be at a 30-45 degree angle and not drawn up in a knot. You may feel more comfortable with a pillow between your knees to keep your pelvis from being tilted.
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condition of the month
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rotator cuff
We have all heard the term "rotator cuff". What does this mean? The rotator cuff is a compilation of four muscles that synchronize the more the shoulder (glenohumeral) joint. These four muscles are the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis and the teres minor muscles. The most common muscle to be injured within the rotator cuff is the supraspinatus. The most common mechanism of injury is overhead throwing (like a baseball pitch).
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e-venti update
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e-venti surpasses goals
Congratulations to organizers and volunteers of the Richmond E-Venti Marathon. Last year $5000. was raised for the Richmond Public Library. Organizers were pleasantly surprised to have supassed last year's total, raising over $10,000.!
To learn about this event, visit: www.e-venti.ca |
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