Dr Notley - Chiropractor / Athletic Therapist

04/24/2026

Best Lighting for Migraine Relief: Managing Light Sensitivity (Photophobia)
Can Light Trigger or Worsen Migraines?

Yes—light can directly worsen migraine pain. This is kno

Learn what lighting is best for migraines and how to reduce light sensitivity (photophobia). Evidence-informed strategies from Dr. Notley in Winnipeg to improve migraine comfort and daily function.

04/19/2026

Not all neck pain is created equal. 🧐 I've been looking at the latest research on how we screen for serious issues like tumors. The good news? They are rare, and your history tells us more than any single test. Read the blog to see how we keep you safe!

https://drnotley.com/neck-pain-red-flags-screening-winnipeg/

04/16/2026

Neck Pain Red Flags: Why Your Chiropractor Asks “Strange” Questions
Why We Ask “Strange” Questions About Your Neck Pain

Ever wondered why your chiropractor ask

Worried about neck pain? Learn how Dr. Notley uses the latest evidence to screen for serious issues and get you back to health in Winnipeg.

04/10/2026

Waking Up in Pain at 3 AM? Your Body’s Internal Clocks Might Be the Cause.

Content: For those living with chronic pain, the dark hours of the early morning are often the loudest. There is a very common and frustrating pattern where symptoms amplify around 3:00 AM. While we often assume we feel more sensitive simply because we are tired, clinical evidence reveals a dangerous "vicious cycle."

Pain disrupts your sleep, and the resulting deficiency physically and chemically rewires your brain to be more sensitive to pain the next day. This is how temporary discomfort can become permanent chronic pain.

Why does it peak?

A 3 AM Inflammation Spike: A primary pro-inflammatory chemical can be 10 times higher than normal at 3:00 AM. This creates a nightly "inflammatory soup" that contributing directly to intense nocturnal joint pain and morning stiffness.

Disarming Natural Painkillers: Sleep loss "de-activates" your body’s natural painkillers (opioids) and suppresses melatonin, removing key layers of nightly protection.

Turning Up the Pain Volume: While painkillers are shut down, sleep deficiency simultaneously "turns up the volume" on chemicals that amplify pain sensitivity.

Here is your Secret Weapon: Sleep is a powerful process that actively "cleanses" the inflammatory soup. Breaking the cycle often begins with the pillow or mattress, not the pill cabinet. Prioritizing restorative sleep is an active medical intervention.

04/07/2026

Chronic Low Back Pain: Why Team-Based Care Works Better
If you've been dealing with chronic low back pain, you've probably already tried the basics, rest,

Chronic low back pain often needs more than treatment alone. Learn how modern biopsychosocial care helps people recover in Winnipeg.

04/03/2026

On this Good Friday, we pause for reflection and recognize the profound importance of rest and recovery—not just for our minds, but for our physical well-being. 🧘‍♀️

Just as athletes prioritize downtime for optimal performance and injury prevention, our bodies require intentional periods of rest to repair, rebuild, and restore. It's during these moments of stillness that true healing occurs, allowing us to return to our daily lives and activities with renewed strength and resilience.

Take this opportunity to embrace restorative practices, listen to your body, and honor its need for quiet rejuvenation.

Holiday Hours:

🚩 Good Friday: Closed
✅ Saturday: Open
✅ Monday: Open

Wishing you a peaceful and restorative Good Friday.

04/03/2026

Protect the Spine: The Kettlebell Carry
If you have read this blog before, I hav

04/02/2026

This is never ever called a text neck headache but in this day an age phone use is more a problem than reading books or newspapers. https://drnotley.com/understanding-your-smartphone-and-neck-related-headaches-a-patients-guide/

03/30/2026

Are you part of the 77%? 🧐

New research confirms that excessive smartphone use is a major driver of Cervicogenic Headaches (CGH). It’s not just about "bad posture"—it’s about how your cervical spine and nerves react to hours of screen exposure.

In this study of young adults, moderate to severe pain was significantly linked to daily screen habits. If you’re tired of the "scroll-ache," it’s time for a clinical assessment.

Drop a "📱" in the comments if you’ve noticed your head hurting after a long day on your phone!

03/27/2026

Most knee rehab ignores something your knee does constantly — rotate.

Your knee isn't just a hinge. It glides and rotates with every step, every squat, every stair.

When that rotation is stiff or restricted, it puts stress on the wrong structures. Over time, that adds up.

This one drill takes 2 minutes and can make a real difference. 🔄

👇 Watch it at the link.

Dr Notley, Winnipeg Chiropractor and athletic therapist, demonstrates open chain knee circles to emphasis the rotational mobility of the knee.

03/25/2026

I've treated athletes who competed at the Canada Games. Athletes who've represented Canada internationally. Weekend warriors who just want to keep doing what they love.

Every single one gets the same thing: my full attention, a real diagnosis, and a plan that actually makes sense for their life.

Chiropractor + Athletic Therapist. 25+ years. Winnipeg.

New patients welcome. 📍 Link in

https://drnotley.com/