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Treating a pain in the butt the right way

Merritt Herald - Wednesday February 8, 2012

Two weeks ago, I discussed one of the more common causes of dull/achy hip and buttock pain (piriformis syndrome).

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Exercise right to avoid injury

Merritt Herald - Wednesday February 1, 2012

Ever pull a muscle or had a gym related injury? The pain can be severe and put a dent in your fitness goals.

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Ski club hosts free Chile Sunday

Merritt Herald - Thursday January 26, 2012

The ski club is offering a free Chili Sunday this weekend where Nicola Valley residents are encouraged to partake in free skiing.

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Be careful when shoveling snow

Merritt Herald - Thursday January 26, 2012

Until recently, we haven’t had too much snow. However, when it did occur, it created a problem for many who had to shovel it.

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Shaking off that extra bit of weight

Merritt Herald - Thursday January 19, 2012

Recently I’ve received a lot of questions about vibration plates in regards to their effectiveness for weight loss.

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Are you dealing with a pain in the butt?

Merritt Herald - Thursday January 19, 2012

A common pain that chiropractors treat is a chronic dull ache in the buttock region.

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A few tips to stay on track in 2012

Merritt Herald - Thursday January 12, 2012

Try having little mini goals that you know are attainable and are in line with your long term bigger goal.

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Exercises to keep that good posture

Merritt Herald - Thursday January 5, 2012

When your posture is good, the chance of you experiencing chronic headaches, neck pain, and muscle tension decreases substantially.

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‘Senior’ and ‘old’ are relative terms

Merritt Herald - Tuesday January 3, 2012

To age well means staying physically, emotionally and spiritually well.

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Resolutions 101 — getting it right

Merritt Herald - Thursday December 29, 2011

A new year has begun and for many it means a new attempt to follow through on losing those 20 pounds, quitting smoking or getting organized.

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Work out when your energy is highest

Merritt Herald - Thursday December 22, 2011

If you’re not a morning person, why would you workout in the morning? Try scheduling workouts when you feel most energized.

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Breakfast: still the most important meal of the day

Merritt Herald - Thursday December 15, 2011

Studies have shown that people who eat breakfast have more energy and are less obese than those who do not.

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Holiday season can be a pain in the neck

Merritt Herald - Thursday December 15, 2011

Changes in your lifestyle during the holidays can often cause a pain or stiffness in the neck.

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Spinal decompression assists neck, back treament

Merritt Herald - Thursday December 8, 2011

I have been utilizing a new “Spinal Decompression” table in my practice that has greatly assisted me in the treatment of neck and back pain.

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Getting toned and lean versus building muscle

Merritt Herald - Thursday December 8, 2011

When you have a goal of “getting toned and lean” versus building muscle there are definitely different approaches to working out.

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Avoid injuries from icy sidewalks

Merritt Herald - Thursday December 1, 2011

During these winter months, the sidewalks and roads are generally very icy making people vulnerable to slipping and falling.

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Be careful when shoveling snow

Merritt Herald - Thursday November 24, 2011

Wet and heavy snow has created a potential problems for the people who have to shovel it.

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Are you suffering from a cold or flu?

Merritt Herald - Thursday November 17, 2011

Avoid the symptoms by not getting the flu in the first place

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Sitting too much? Get stretching!

Merritt Herald - Thursday November 10, 2011

Dr. Gage offers a few stretches to try if you've been sitting for too long.

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Discovering beauty in the Nicola Valley

Merritt Herald - Thursday November 10, 2011

A mystery bike rider appreciates the beauty and character of the Nicola Valley.

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