Dr Notley - Chiropractor / Athletic Therapist

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.

03/27/2026

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.

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/

03/24/2026

"The room is spinning. You roll over in bed and suddenly the whole world tilts.

If this sounds familiar, you might have BPPV — and the good news is it's one of the most treatable conditions I see.

One maneuver. Often one visit. Most people walk out feeling dramatically better.

Here's what BPPV is and how the Epley maneuver works. 🌀

👇 Full breakdown at the link.

If you're dealing with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), two exercises can really help ease your symptoms: the Epley maneuver and the newer Half

03/23/2026

Your disc didn't just herniate for no reason.

Most people treat the symptom — the sharp leg pain, the sciatica — without ever understanding why it happened in the first place.

If you don't fix the cause, it comes back. Every time.

Dr. Notley breaks down the mechanics of disc herniation and what McKenzie extensions actually do to help.

One of the most troubling conditions my lower back pain patients face is sciatica, where they experience symptoms radiating down their leg. This often results

03/21/2026

"3 months of pain. Tried physio. Tried massage. Still not right.

This is the story I hear almost every week.

The problem usually isn't that people haven't tried — it's that no one has looked at the full picture. Chiropractic, soft tissue, acupuncture, movement patterns — together.

That's how I approach every patient. 25 years. Winnipeg.

https://drnotley.com/appointment/

03/21/2026

3 months of pain. Still not right?

This is the story I hear almost every week.

The problem usually isn't that people haven't tried — it's that no one has looked at the full picture. Chiropractic, soft tissue, acupuncture, movement patterns — together.

That's how I approach every patient.

Looking for a leading Chiropractor in St. Vital? Dr. Christopher Notley is dedicated to providing evidence-based care for families and athletes across South Winnipeg. Conveniently located at 12-845 Dakota St (directly across from St. Vital Centre), Dr. Notley’s clinic serves as a primary healthcar...

03/18/2026

"You've been waking up stiff every morning for months. You stretch. It helps for an hour. Then it's back.

Here's something nobody tells you: the way you get in and out of bed might be making it worse every single day.

Two small tweaks. That's it. Dr. Notley shows you exactly what to change — and most people feel the difference the next morning.

👇 Read the full post at the link."

https://drnotley.com/how-to-get-in-and-out-of-bed-when-dealing-with-back-pain/

03/18/2026

Be honest with me for a second. 👇

Where does YOUR body hurt most on a typical day?

A)Neck or shoulders
B) Lower back
C) Knees or hips
D) Another area

Drop your letter in the comments. I read every single one — and if yours sounds like something I can help with, I'll say so.

📍 Dr. Notley, Winnipeg.

03/17/2026

2 Great Tips on How to Brush Your Teeth Without Back Pain
If you’re dealing with back pain, even simple tasks can feel uncomfortable. Something as

Brushing your teeth can worsen back pain if you bend at your waist. Watch the video an learn these helpful tips to reduce strain on your lower back and help protect your spine.

03/17/2026

Headaches are one of the most common neurological complaints and affect people of all ages. They may occur occasionally, become recurrent, or develop into persistent patterns that interfere with work, sleep, exercise, and daily life.

Not all headaches are the same. Different types of headaches have different mechanisms and respond to different forms of care. Accurate classification is essential. Treating every headache as a migraine or every headache as a “neck problem” often leads to frustration.

Some headaches originate primarily from neurological processes, such as migraine. Others are strongly influenced by the cervical spine. Many patients present with overlapping features. Understanding the dominant driver allows treatment to be more precise and more effective.