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Softball season and sore shoulders

Merritt Herald - Wednesday May 16, 2012

One of the more common but often ignored injuries in baseball or softball is chronic damage to the rotator cuff.

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Dealing with back injuries in the workplace

Merritt Herald - Thursday May 10, 2012

Whether it’s dull and annoying or screaming for attention, back pain can make it hard to concentrate on your job.

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Are you experiencing frequent headaches?

Merritt Herald - Thursday May 3, 2012

Did you know that one of the top reasons why someone visits their doctor is because of headaches?

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Live to 100: tips for healthy aging

Merritt Herald - Thursday April 26, 2012

The number of people living longer is increasing dramatically.

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Emcon staff release heart cook book

Merritt Herald - Thursday April 19, 2012

Staff at Emcon Services Inc. released a cook book this month with all the proceeds going to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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Back pain, strain and injury at work

Merritt Herald - Thursday April 19, 2012

Back pain, strain or injury can happen when you least expect it and from the simplest of actions.

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GAGE: Gardening season is upon us

Merritt Herald - Wednesday April 11, 2012

As with most home-owners, the spring and summer weather signifies that it is time for yard work.

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Composting can help reduce your household waste

Merritt Herald - Monday April 9, 2012

What do gardeners, the local food movement and enthusiastic recyclers all have in common?

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Spring gardening and a healthy back

Merritt Herald - Wednesday March 28, 2012

More than other spring activities, yard work and gardening are the most common causes of acute low back pain.

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Treating the cause of your problem, not just the symptoms

Merritt Herald - Thursday March 8, 2012

I have spent the 16 years in practice trying my best to educate my patients and the general public about many different physical problems.

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Old-fashioned workout technique often better than trends

Merritt Herald - Thursday March 1, 2012

Many fitness enthusiasts relentlessly seek out the latest, trendiest form of exercise in order to continually challenge themselves.

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Interval training improves overall performance, decreases lactic acid

Merritt Herald - Thursday March 1, 2012

The overall goal of interval training is more often to improve aerobic and anaerobic energy metabolism.

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Being mindful of others at the gym

Merritt Herald - Wednesday February 22, 2012

I asked people what kinds of things hinder a good workout or trigger a pet peeve; here is what a few of them had to say:

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GO GREEN - Enbridge: Taking a look at the big picture

Merritt Herald - Monday February 20, 2012

With the hearings commencing on the proposed Enbridge pipeline proposal, a heated debate has developed.

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To exercise after an injury or not to exercise?

Merritt Herald - Thursday February 16, 2012

In my practice, I noted a substantial difference in how one patient could heal faster than another could, even if they had similar injuries.

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Maximize your workouts by focusing on larger muscles first

Merritt Herald - Thursday February 16, 2012

The general rule is that individuals should work bigger muscle groups first, and then move on to smaller muscle groups.

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V-Day roots with pigs, naked girls

Merritt Herald - Tuesday February 14, 2012

The world doesn’t necessarily place all their love chips on chocolate and chrysanthemums or, on the flip side, coconut rum.

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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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