Peter V George MPT, DC

28/10/2016

"Research is showing that the pain often has nothing to do with the mechanics of the spine, but with the way the nervous system is behaving..."

http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2014/01/13/255457090/pain-in-the-back-exercise-may-help-you-learn-not-to-feel-it

10/09/2016

"[Movement] is basically a wonder drug...the sort of substance that can somehow treat a broad range of medical conditions, from heart disease...to mental health issues."

"Average savings for the average person getting enough exercise...totalled $2500."

"...150 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity each week."

http://www.businessinsider.com/financial-benefits-of-exercise-2016-9

Working out makes you happier and healthier, and it turns out people who get enough exercise spend far less money on healthcare.

05/09/2016

Chronic muscle weakness and pain, poor sleep, brain fog, and depression are some of the symptoms of 'chronic fatigue syndrome.'

Recent research suggests that the changes in metabolism seen in people diagnosed with CFS shares some similarities with a tiny animal when it enters a state of suspended animation in response to environmental stress.

While far from a causal relationship, it might suggest the profound effect that stress (physical and emotional) - and our response to it - has on our bodies in the long term.

http://www.economist.com/news/science-and-technology/21706241-new-test-may-diagnose-mysterious-illness-and-also-help-explain-it-blood?fsrc=scn/fb/te/bl/ed/chronicfatiguesyndromebloodsimple

A new test may diagnose a mysterious illness, and also help to explain it

02/09/2016

Here's a neat little web app! I clicked on the glutes and it had hip thrusts...I'm sold!

https://musclewiki.org/Male/Quads

26/08/2016

If doctors are beginning to question the use of prescription opioids to treat pain, shouldn't you?

Today, modern musculoskeletal medicine can not only offer more lasting relief without the use of drugs - perhaps more importantly - it can prevent these problems from becoming debilitating in the first place.

http://edition.cnn.com/2016/08/25/health/us-surgeon-general-letter-doctors-opioid-use/index.html

For the first time, a US surgeon general has reached out to every doctor in America.

19/08/2016

Your limits are what you decide they will be...

16/08/2016

"People with lower back pain that get an MRI have worse outcome than those who do not get an MRI."

http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-16/myths-about-chronic-pain/7704554

Chronic pain that sticks around for longer than three months affects one in five of us. But there are many misconceptions about this common condition.

09/08/2016

A Canadian chiropractor at the olympics - as a volleyball player!

https://youtu.be/-RWSBwCHRrM

Canadian beach volleyball Olympian, Josh Binstock, draws parallels between spiking balls in the sand and the delicate touch needed to be a chiropractor. For ...

08/08/2016

Cupping gets some attention in Rio 2016

http://www.bbc.com/news/health-37009240

A number of Olympians - including the most decorated Olympic athlete of all time, Michael Phelps - have been photographed with large red circles on their skin. What are they?

05/08/2016

PAIN!

It is simultaneously a highly useful feature that tells us something is awry in our bodies, but also an unreliable indicator of improvement when it's not present.

Instead of relying on pain to determine if your muscles and joints are healthy, start focusing on range of motion.

Any joint in the body that demonstrates a full - and controllable - range of motion - will never be painful. However, early predictors of future pain in that joint can often begin with mild restrictions in range of motion that compound over time - affect your movement - and ultimately lead to inappropriate compensations that cause pain down the road.

Learn easy ways to maintain healthy range of motion in your joints and avoid the pain game.

04/08/2016

An excellent article that questions the benefit of certain orthopaedic surgeries given the lack of evidence to support them.

http://nyti.ms/2aSKLrP

About 400,000 middle-aged and older Americans a year have meniscus surgery. One problem: There’s no evidence that it’s worth it.

23/07/2016

The clinic shall be closed until August 2nd 2016. Have a great summer!

11/07/2016

If you think maintaining a healthy weight is a simple game of calories in versus calories out - think again...

1. The pre-pregnancy weight of the mother and father matter a great deal.

2. The effects of food (and breast feeding) on gut bacteria may play a substantial role - which is affected by antibiotics.

3. Overconsumption of sugar is a major contributor.

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/07/11/to-stem-obesity-start-before-birth/?_r=0

Researchers are tracing the origins of obesity to the pre-pregnancy weight of a child’s mother and father.

06/07/2016

These days 'exercise' has become a prescription - forced upon us by our failing health and perhaps the constant pressure by popular media to look a certain way.

Yet, when we were younger, we never 'exercised.' We ran, jumped, swung off the monkey bars - and just played.

We moved. And we enjoyed it.

And while we did, we not only developed the resiliency of our muscles and joints - we improved our moods, our blood chemistry, our metabolism - and a host of other factors that would assure us a long and happy life.

Stop exercising - and start moving in a way that just makes you feel good.

27/06/2016

As technology improves, we're developing even better ways to image the human body!

http://time.com/3659731/body-scanner-high-definition-general-electric/?xid=time_socialflow_facebook

Take a look at these astounding GIFs

21/06/2016

Did you know...

Prolonged use of anti-inflammatories (Motrin, Advil, naproxen, Voltaren) can put you at an increased risk for heart attack and stroke.

http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/fda-strengthens-warning-that-nsaids-increase-heart-attack-and-stroke-risk-201507138138

The FDA has strengthened its warning that NSAIDs like ibuprofen and naproxen increase heart attack and stroke risk.

06/06/2016

http://ti.me/1UijyZt

A new study shows people who eat fast food have higher levels of chemicals in their system

24/05/2016

Your body is NOT a machine. And pain isn't always felt because there's something that torn, misaligned, damaged, or degenerated.

16/05/2016

"Force is the language of cells. Movement is what we say."

First move well. Then move often.

09/04/2016

At the Fort St John Tradeshow - come by with your friends and family to have your questions answered about any nagging injuries you might have!

Look who joins the Trade Show booth today!! Dr Peter George Chiropractic!! Come meet him, ask him about his expert therapy services, and book yourself an appointment!!

10/03/2016

What can spinal adjustments do for you?

The effect of adjustments on your body run much, much deeper than just restoring alignment. Research suggests that adjustments have a profound effect on your central nervous system to:

- improve maximum voluntary contraction
- reduce muscle fatigue
- improve reaction time

Think about how this might help you...

https://spinalresearch.com.au/research-project-h-reflex-and-v-waves-2/

Spinal Research Partnership enables breakthrough study. “Research shows that Chiropractic care can increase strength, decrease fatigue and improve the brain’s ability to drive muscles.” “What we can say based on this study is that when we adjust subluxations, we improve strength, we prevent fatigue…

09/03/2016

The Canadian military is experimenting with exoskeleton technology that allows for greater shock absorption around the knee while making it stronger.

Besides the obvious cool factor, imagine if you had this type of technology to help you rehabilitate after an injury.

But...would you also take greater risks because of it?

http://motherboard.vice.com/read/canadas-military-spent-1m-on-hydraulic-knee-braces-to-make-soldiers-stronger-spring-loaded-technology-tender-canada?utm_source=vicefbca

Soldiers will be able to lift more and hit the ground harder.

08/03/2016

Happy International Women's Day to all you amazing women out there!

Growing up, my perspective of what a woman should be came of course from my mother - who remains a loving, powerful, and independent individual who was never afraid to speak her mind and fight for what she believed in.

I hope all of you have as great a female role model as I did.

23/02/2016

Beginning March 7th, the new clinic hours will be:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 7AM - 1PM
Tuesday, Thursday - 12PM - 6PM

Saturday appointments will be booked on a case by case basis

23/02/2016

This is a look at the great new space in the Crossfit building I'm now seeing patients at!

Appointments can be booked online at drgeorge.janeapp.com - or by phone at (250) 787-2806.

27/01/2016

The goal of a workout program shouldn't be soreness, but progression. Soreness might be a side-effect - but weekly progression in some form (increased weight/reps/sets, reduced rest times, etc) will give you the results you're looking for.

26/01/2016

Veganism pitted against meat-eating can often turn into heated debates. So which one is better? If you've got a few minutes to spare, this video is well worth a watch

“Dr. Hyman, I see so many conflicting reports about meat,” begins this week’s house call question. “Some say it can be part of a healthy diet. Others declare it is the root cause of disease – including heart disease, cancer and diabetes. I have friends who completely avoid it and other friends of mi…

18/01/2016

Fitness and activity trackers are everywhere. They tell you how much to walk, how much to sleep, and how great (or not) that last workout was.

But are they also robbing you of your innate ability to discover these things for yourself - and in doing so develop a closer relationship with your own body?

While health related technology certainly has its place, don't be so quick to outsource your health to a collection of circuits. They will never know your body as well as you do.

12/01/2016

Hi all,
I'm very happy to be announcing that I'll soon be seeing patients at a new location on the clinical side of the Crossfit 187 building in Fort St John!

I'm even happier to be working alongside the fantastic group of people at Fivestar as they take the reins at Crossfit 187.

You can expect the same, high quality of treatment in a new and improved space. Stay tuned for more updates...

In the meantime, if you have any questions - feel free to PM me or call the clinic at (250) 787 2806

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