The Healthy Commute

We often hear from our patients that they feel like they are getting older… (I even heard it the other day from a patient who was 19 years old!) Whether we are feeling pain, stiffness or soreness, experiencing sickness, chronic or degenerative disease, we sometimes would not be feeling our best...   But is sickness and disease normal as we age? Or is it just that our body isn't working properly fr...

We often hear from our patients during their new patient examination that they are experiencing back pain just like their parents did.  But, back pain is less about your genetics and more about your lifestyle habits. We discuss the most important factors that may influence if you will experience pain or not.

Not sure about you, but with everyone up later at night, not needing to commute to work or go to school, every night can seem like a Friday night! More snacks, less sleep, less exercise and a bad ergonomic set up at home could be hard on the body! We review some key things you can do to help get you back on track to better health!

Is self-adjusting ok during self-isolation? We review exactly what happens when someone self-adjusts and the long term effects it can cause to the spine.

To our patients:   Due to the ever changing nature of our present reality (COVID-19) and the recommendations from our Prime Minister, we have made the hard decision to reschedule all non-emergent patients to the week of April 6th. We will still be available for acute/emergency patients.   Our number one priority is the health and safety of our patients, our team and our community. If you have any...

Did you know Lindenwoods Chiropractic has been helping patients throughout Winnipeg and Manitoba since 1985? That is 35 years! Dr Dan Timmerman is also celebrating 20 years in practice later this month. In today's special episode, we answer questions with Lisa and Erica as our special guests on how we all got to be here, at Lindenwoods Chiropractic.

Often times, we are preoccupied with finding the name to the symptom we are experiencing...  What is the name of my pain?? But remember, whether it is called bursitis, sciatica, inflammation, arthritis, neuralgia, disc bulge or disc herniation, one thing remains the same... we have to find the cause of why you are experiencing those symptoms in the first place. Symptoms are just the fire alarm goi...

Do you suffer from lower back pain? Research shows that 80% of the population will experience low back pain in their lifetime! So what should you do? Dr Dan Timmerman and Dr Pascal Breton from Lindenwoods Chiropractic, compiled the 3 best DIY exercises for lower back pain. Still have questions? Call us at 204-474-1159 or email us at info@lindenwoodschiropractic.com! We are here to help in any way...

Lower back pain is the #1 cause of disability worldwide. We discuss the symptoms, causes and solutions to lower back pain and most importantly what you can do to function and feel you're best.

We all want to be healthier, fitter and stronger, but the tough part is making the necessary changes to our habits to make sure it happens. On this episodes we discuss our thoughts on making resolutions and goals and the New Year ahead.  

The Holiday Season should be a wonderful time of year... but it can also be a very stressful time of year full of physical, chemical and emotional stresses. We uncover the top tips to allow you to have the healthiest and happiest of holiday seasons and be able to finish the year strong and start 2020 on the right foot!

People go to see a chiropractor for many different reasons. Some go because they are in pain, some go because they want to perform better on the sporting field, and some want to sleep better. But did you know that almost 50% of chiropractic patients go to see their chiropractor because they simply want to maintain their health and well-being!

In this episode, we discuss the 3 most important things you need to know about Scoliosis. What is it, who it affects and what can be done to manage it and correct it if possible.  

Each year, more than two million North Americans experience whiplash. Also called a neck strain or sprain, it occurs when the head suddenly snaps forward, then backward — a whip-like motion that overstretches the joints, muscles and ligaments of the neck and upper back. On this podcast we discuss the five things you may not know about this well-known injury.

Not getting enough sleep? The effects of not sleeping enough can range from mood changes, blood sugar regulation problems to weight gain. Sleep is essential to our overall health but are we preparing for sleep properly? We dive into the top 8 things you can do to help you get a better night sleep.

Our goal is to help you achieve optimal spinal correction to help you be at your best. While your adjustments play a crucial role in helping you feel better and function better, without proper stretches and exercises, the adjustments can't stay in position and we have to start back to square one. The Denneroll helps to optimize your spinal correction faster and easier and helps you maintain proper...

Many people view exercise as a 1 hour activity that is done before or after your 8 hour work day. Often times, the rest of the day is very sedentary. Sixty minutes of activity cannot undo the effects from sitting for 8 hours. This podcast discusses the tips and tricks to incorporate healthy movement into your daily lifestyle.

Intermittent fasting has become a very popular subject over the last year. Is it a new fad? Can it really help you feel better and lose weight?  We dive into the subject and review our top 3 benefits of intermittent fasting.

It's that time of year again! School is about to start and parents are busy getting everything organized, and making sure the school supply list is done and ready to go. One of the key things every child needs is a backpack! But how to properly wear and fit a backpack can vary widely and can cause major issues for a young spine if not done right. We cover the top 3 things you need to know about ho...

In this day and age, we may not be getting all of our vitamins and minerals we need for proper health and healing from our everyday foods.  With more packaged and fast foods, it is more important than ever to get the vitamins and minerals we need from supplements. Which supplements are the most essential for you and your family?  

This time of year, people are often going on holidays but what can put a damper on things, is suddenly waking up or moving and feeling an acute pain. What can make things worse, is now you are about to leave for a trip or holidays! What should you do or not do to help you feel better and heal faster while you are away? We cover the top 4 things to do to make sure you can enjoy your time away!

In this episode we uncover what a Head Horn is how it affects our overall health and wellness. Head horns are the first anatomical changes that our bodies are experiencing based on the changes to our posture and everyday life. With more smart phone and computer use then ever before, our bodies are showing the signs of stress. What can you do to prevent these changes?  We discuss a few stretches an...

A great morning routine will not only help you start your day on the right foot, but will allow you to decrease your stress, have "me" time, have time to get your body moving, get your day organized and stay ahead of the curve. Because of this extra time in the morning, you will be ProActive instead of running around all day being ReActive to everything that comes your way. Your nutrition, fitness...

Pain, especially chronic pain, can have such a detrimental impact on our life and our health. Today we review the top 3 things you need to know about pain and some key tips to help you feel better.

It is very easy to let our busy day to day life get in the way of our health and wellbeing. Unfortunately, most of us become ReActive to our health, finances, relationships, house work etc because we haven't spent enough time planning out and doing what we can to be ProActive. Today we will explore the cost to our health and wellness and what we can do to start heading in the right direction and b...