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Dr. Jared Barrieau- Evidence Based Chiropractor

Struggling with joint pain? I take a movement-based, evidence-backed approach to help you feel stronger and move with confidence.

Let’s work together to get you back to doing what you love!

14/07/2025

Urban Poling (a.k.a. Nordic Walking) isn’t just a fancy walk—it’s one of the most evidence-supported ways to upgrade your movement, especially if you’re managing pain, aging joints, or balance issues.

📌 Here’s why it works (and why it’s worth trying):

🔹 Burns up to 46% more calories than regular walking
🔹 Reduces load on knees and hips (great for arthritis or post-injury rehab)
🔹 Improves balance, posture, and confidence while walking
🔹 Enhances aerobic capacity and endurance—even in older adults and people with OA or Parkinson’s

📚 A 2023 meta-analysis in Clinical Rehabilitation showed significant improvements in functional mobility and quality of life with Nordic walking, especially when integrated into daily routines.

🛠 Choosing the right poles matters:
✔️ Urban-style poles with rubber tips for sidewalks and pavement
✔️ Adjustable height so elbows are at ~90° when holding
✔️ Ergonomic handles = less wrist strain
⚠️ Avoid strap-style handles unless you’ve been trained—risk of overuse injury is real

✨ Whether you’re looking to move more, stay active with arthritis, or reduce your risk of falls, urban poling is low-barrier, high-benefit movement—and easy to integrate into your daily life.

09/07/2025

Feeling drained in the heat? It might not just be the sun — it could be your hydration.
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Even a 2% loss in body weight from sweat can cause fatigue, headaches, and poor performance. Whether you’re an athlete, landscaper, or just moving your body outside, this is for you 💧👇

💧 How Much Should You Drink?

📅 Per Day (Baseline):
• Men: ~3.7 L/day (≈ 15 cups)
• Women: ~2.7 L/day (≈ 11 cups)
• 🔥 Add 1–3 L more if you’re active in the heat

⏱️ Per Hour of Activity in Heat:
• Drink 400–800 mL/hour
• Up to 1.0–1.2 L/hour in extreme heat/heavy sweat
• BUT: Avoid drinking >1.5 L/hour of plain water → risk of hyponatremia

📊 Pro Tip:
Weigh yourself before and after activity.
➡️ 1 kg lost = 1 L of sweat
➡️ Replace with 1.25–1.5 L of fluid after

🧂 Don’t Forget Sodium

Sweat doesn’t just lose water — it loses salt.

For sessions >1 hr or heavy sweaters:
✔️ Sports drinks with 300–700 mg sodium/L
✔️ Salted snacks, broth, or electrolyte tabs

⚠️ Dehydration Signs:

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Dark urine
• Fatigue or drop in performance

🚨 Red Flags: Confusion, nausea, dry skin/no sweat = heat illness. Stop & seek care.

Hydration isn’t just about drinking more — it’s about drinking smart.
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🔍 Follow .jaredbarrieau for inclusive, evidence-based advice that keeps your body moving safely — all year long.
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02/07/2025

🚨 Want to get stronger, lower your blood pressure, and boost energy—without the gym?

The Japanese Interval Walking Training (IWT) method might be your new secret weapon. Developed and studied by Hiroshi Nose and his team at Shinshu University, this 3-minute walk strategy is simple, scalable, and science-backed.

🧠 In peer-reviewed studies, participants aged 40–85 saw massive improvements in:
• VO2max (+20%)
• Blood pressure (↓15 mmHg)
• Muscle strength and insulin sensitivity
• Even visceral fat loss

✅ How to do it:

Brisk walk (3 min)

Easy walk (3 min)
Repeat for 30 minutes, 4–5x/week.

💬 Ever tried this? Would you give it a shot? Let us know in the comments!

📚 Sources:
• Nose H, et al. (2007). Brisk walking can increase aerobic fitness. Mayo Clin Proc. 82(7):803–811.
• Nemoto K, et al. (2007). Impact of interval walking on physical fitness in middle-aged and older people. J Appl Physiol. 102(4):1289–1295.
• Murakami H, et al. (2015). Interval walking improves insulin sensitivity in people with type 2 diabetes. Obesity. 23(4):786–794.

26/06/2025

🏳️‍⚧️ Trans People Belong in Sport. Period.

Trans athletes—of all ages—deserve the right to play, compete, and belong. The science is clear:

✅ Hormone therapy reduces athletic advantage
✅ Pre-puberty, there are no meaningful differences
✅ Inclusion improves mental health and lowers su***de risk
✅ Exclusion harms cis women too through gender policing and sexist stereotypes

This isn’t about “fairness”—it’s about science, safety, and solidarity.

📚 Want to learn more?
→ Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport: cces.ca/inclusion
→ TransAthlete.com
→ Athlete Ally
→ PubMed & Google Scholar for peer-reviewed studies

Let’s stop using fear to divide and start building a better future—for ALL athletes.

18/06/2025

🚨 BMI Is a Broken Metric. Stop Letting a 200-Year-Old Formula Define Your Health.

If you’ve ever been told your BMI is “too high”… it’s time to rethink everything. 🧠
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- BMI doesn’t measure fat vs. muscle.
- BMI doesn’t track visceral fat or fitness.
- BMI increases weight stigma and ignores true health markers.
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🏥 Major health organizations now agree: BMI should NOT be used in isolation to assess health.

✅ Better alternatives backed by peer-reviewed science:
• Waist-to-Height Ratio
• Body Composition Scans (DEXA, BIA)
• Fitness & Strength Testing
• Metabolic Health Markers (cholesterol, blood sugar, inflammation)

Your health is more than a number.

⚡ It’s time we stop using outdated tools and start embracing evidence-based care.

📚 Citations:

Ashwell M, Gibson S. (2021). Waist-to-height ratio as an indicator of ‘early health risk’: Simpler and more predictive than BMI. BMJ Open, 11(9):e045554.

Kyle UG et al. (2016). Bioelectrical impedance analysis–part II: Utilization in clinical practice. Clinical Nutrition, 35(5), 1011–1023.

Ross R et al. (2020). Importance of assessing cardiorespiratory fitness in clinical practice. Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 95(7), 1435–1444.

K*k JL et al. (2016). Metabolically healthy obesity: does it exist? Diabetologia, 59(7), 1351–1360.

05/06/2025

Does Anterior Pelvic Tilt = Back Pain? Not always.

It’s one of the most talked-about postural issues—but is it really the root cause of low back pain? 🤔
The latest peer-reviewed research says posture alone is a weak predictor of pain.

Here’s what you actually need to know …

1️⃣ No Strong Link

“Inconclusive evidence between anterior pelvic tilt and low back pain.”
— Nourbakhsh & Arab, Manual Therapy, 2015

2️⃣ Posture ≠ Pain Predictor

“Pelvic tilt is not strongly predictive of who will develop low back pain.”
— Brumitt et al., JOSPT, 2020

3️⃣ Pelvic Control Still Helps

“Improved lumbopelvic control contributes to pain reduction and better function.”
— Akuthota et al., PM&R, 2018

🔁 Movement quality > Static posture
📈 Train smart, move better, feel better.

03/06/2025

Specializing in ONE sport too early might be holding your kid back — not helping them get ahead.

👉 High-level peer-reviewed research shows that early sport specialization (playing just one sport all year) is linked to:

❌ Higher injury rates (especially overuse injuries)
❌ Burnout and dropout by mid-teens
❌ Decreased long-term athletic success

✅ On the flip side, kids who play multiple sports:
✔️ Are more likely to reach elite levels of performance
✔️ Develop more well-rounded skills
✔️ Build better mental resilience and coordination
✔️ Have fewer injuries and stay active longer

📚 Sources?
This isn’t just opinion — it’s backed by research from the American Academy of Pediatrics, NCAA data, and multiple peer-reviewed journals.

28/05/2025

🤕 Struggling with knee pain when running? Here’s what actually works — backed by science.

You don’t have to live with aching knees or stop doing what you love. These 5 evidence-based strategies are proven to reduce injury risk and keep runners pain-free:

1️⃣ Strength Train 2x/week 🏋️
Building strength—especially in your glutes, quads, and hamstrings—improves joint stability and absorbs impact.
📚 Lauersen et al., 2021 (BJSM) found strength training reduces overuse injuries by up to 50%.

2️⃣ Warm Up Right 🔥
Static stretching won’t cut it. Dynamic warm-ups (like leg swings, lunges, and skips) prepare your joints, improve range of motion, and reduce injury risk.
📚 Fradkin et al., 2006 (Sports Medicine) confirms that dynamic warm-ups significantly reduce injuries.

3️⃣ Increase Mileage Gradually 📈
Overuse injuries often come from doing too much, too soon. Follow the 10% rule: don’t increase weekly mileage by more than 10%.
📚 Hreljac, 2004: Rapid mileage increases are a key cause of runner’s knee and tendon issues.

4️⃣ Optimize Cadence 🎵
Running with a slightly higher step rate (170–180 steps/min) reduces impact and helps avoid overstriding, which puts strain on the knees.
📚 Cheung & Davis, 2011 found that just a 5–10% increase in cadence decreases joint loading.

5️⃣ Prioritize Recovery 😴
Your body heals when you rest. Sleep, hydration, and scheduled rest days are non-negotiable if you want to stay pain-free.
📚 Milewski et al., 2014 showed that poor sleep increases injury risk significantly.

💭 Not sure how to warm up properly or what strength work you need?
👟 Confused by cadence or what your stride should look like?
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Let’s take the guesswork out of it.
📲 Book a 1-on-1 assessment with me today—link in bio
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📍Peterborough runners, I’ve got your back (and knees).
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👥 Tag someone training for a race
💬 Questions? Drop them below!
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26/05/2025

Are you a new dad feeling overwhelmed or burnt out?

Join us for a FREE stress management workshop made specifically for new dads navigating stress with a newborn.

Led by Andrew Swift—health educator and mental health responder with the Mobile Crisis Intervention Team (CMHA + Peterborough Police)—this session will give you practical tools and mental health strategies you can actually use.

🗓 Saturday, July 5
🕥 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM
📍 Hybrid FHP – 822 Rye St, Peterborough, East Gym
💻 Join in person or virtually!
🔗 Sign-up link in bio

Perfect for dads looking to manage stress, improve mental health, and connect with other local fathers.

13/05/2025

Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) got you hurting when gripping, typing, or lifting? You don’t need to play tennis to feel the burn! 💥

This common repetitive strain injury affects office workers, athletes, parents, and weekend warriors alike—and rest alone won’t fix it.

🧠 Backed by top-tier research, this post breaks down:
✔️ What tennis elbow really is
✔️ Why rest delays recovery
✔️ The best exercises for long-term results
✔️ Easy prevention tips that WORK
✔️ When to seek expert care

🎯 I use evidence-based care to help you beat tendon pain for good—with personalized rehab plans, hands-on therapy, and movement strategies tailored to you.

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💬 Tag a friend who’s always complaining about elbow pain

06/05/2025

Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries—and they’re more likely to happen again if you’ve had one before.

But here’s the good news: you can reduce your risk by nearly 50% with simple, research-backed strategies. 🧠👣

✅ What works best?

📍 Balance training – Practice standing on one foot or use a wobble board. This improves how your body reacts on uneven ground.
📍 Ankle strength & control – Exercises that build stability in the small muscles around your foot and ankle.
📍 Support when needed – Bracing or wearing the right shoes during high-risk activities (like sports or hiking).
📍 Smart warm-ups – Dynamic movements that “wake up” your nervous system before activity.

These tips are based on high-quality research and meta-analyses—they work for athletes, weekend warriors, and anyone looking to stay active without setbacks. 💪

💬 Tag someone who’s always rolling their ankle & save this post to stay safe this season!

30/04/2025

🌱 Spring gardening doesn’t have to come with pain!

These evidence-based tips will help you protect your joints and muscles—so you can enjoy the garden, not recover from it! 🧘‍♀️🧤💪

Swipe through for: ✔️ Warm-up tips
✔️ Safe lifting strategies
✔️ Ergonomic tools
✔️ Smart movement habits backed by research

Tag a gardening friend & save this post for your next planting day! 🌼

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As a firm believer in providing evidence based, patient centred care, Dr. Barrieau provides a number of services that are carefully tailored towards each individual’s needs. A treatment with Dr. Barrieau may include soft tissue therapy, adjustments/mobilizations, acupuncture, therapeutic exercises, lifestyle advice and education geared towards improving health, fitness and well-being.

Having worked with high level youth and Varsity athletes, refugees, people living with HIV/AIDS, adults and teens living with developmental disabilities, as well as having served the First Nations community, Dr. Barrieau has a wide breadth of knowledge and clinical experience.

Now accepting new clients at:

Trent Health in Motion 1600 West Bank Dr. Peterborough, ON Tel: 705-741-4758