MOTIS Spine & Function
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Low back hurting while you workout ?
An injury doesn’t necessarily mean you have to stop training. You have to be smart about it.
Find ways to modify your workouts and your exercise selection so that you can continue to make progress
What do you do when you’re dealing with an injury ?
12/13/2023
Level up your fitness game before the holidays hit!
Transform your body, boost energy, and embrace a healthier you just in time for the festive season.
Book a coaching with me and let's dive into 4 transformative steps together.
Let's sculpt those goals together - because the best gift you can give yourself is a stronger, fitter version of YOU!
10/26/2023
BALANCE
Life is about balance
Go out for dinner with friends 🍽️
Have a drink 🥃
Eat that pastry 🥐
If you live too restrictively you’ll miss out on life.
Unless you’re weeks a way from a competition, there is no reason you shouldn’t be able to enjoy things in moderation!
Moderation is the key word here. We tend to take that overboard.
If your coach doesn’t allow you to enjoy things here and there. Find a new coach!
Looking for guidance for lifestyle fitness ?
Book a free call with me!
08/16/2023
Which is a bigger struggle for you?
I want all my clients to succeed and reach their goals!
In order to do so we have to identify barriers that may be stopping you from achieving them
Which is most challenging for YOU ?
MOTIS Spine & Function
Dr. Yannick Schultz
Holistic Clinic, Ottawa 📍
613-521-5355
🔻The content is this post is meant as educational and informative material and should not be taken as medical advice. Note If you’re experiencing pain you should see a practitioner to properly identify the issue
08/10/2023
Feeling lost with your workouts ?
You NEED a plan! Without a program, progressions, adaptations we can often feel lost.
You need someone in your corner who can guide you through the process.
Even great coaches have a coach. This is what I’ve done as well. Working with a coach takes stress off your day and away from your training.
Keeps you accountable and allows you to simply execute the plan.
If you’re struggling to see the results you want, feel like your spinning you wheels, then consider hiring a coach!
Need some guidance ?
Book a quick 15 min call with me and find out how I can help YOU!
MOTIS Spine & Function
Dr. Yannick Schultz
Holistic Clinic, Ottawa 📍
613-521-5355
🔻The content in this post is meant as educational and informative material and should not be taken as medical advice. Note If you’re experiencing pain you should see a practitioner to properly identify the issue 🔺
07/19/2023
Not doing them correctly or not doing them at all
Deadlifts are a primary hinging movement
Lifting objects off the ground is something we do everyday to some capacity.
- Picking up your kids
- Moving furniture
- Grabbing heavy groceries
These are all great examples of daily deadlift practices. Granted the loads are very different but the pattern is the same.
Deadlifting is not bad for your back. Doing it incorrectly or lacking proper technique is. Injuries with the deadlift often occur because the individual was not utilizing proper form or exceeded a capacity they were unable to handle!
What are your thoughts on the deadlift ?
MOTIS Spine & Function
Dr. Yannick Schultz
Holistic Clinic, Ottawa 📍
613-521-5355
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07/19/2023
Not doing them correctly or not doing them at all
Deadlifts are a primary hinging movement needed in daily life.
Lifting objects off the ground is something we do everyday to some capacity.
- Picking up your kids
- Moving furniture
- Grabbing heavy groceries
These are all great examples of daily deadlift practices. Granted the loads are very different but the pattern is the same.
Deadlifting is not bad for your back. Doing it incorrectly or lacking proper technique is. Injuries with the deadlift often occur because the individual was not utilizing proper form or exceeded a capacity they were unable to handle!
What are your thoughts on the deadlift ?
MOTIS Spine & Function
Dr. Yannick Schultz
Holistic Clinic, Ottawa 📍
613-521-5355
🔻The content in this post is meant as educational and informative material and should not be taken as medical advice. Note If you’re experiencing pain you should see a practitioner to properly identify the issue 🔺
06/01/2023
Unlock your body's untapped strength and vitality! 💪🏽🔋
As a dedicated chiropractor, I offer a range of services tailored to empower individuals on their journey to optimal wellness. From precise adjustments that optimize performance to targeted therapies that enhance recovery, I'm here to help you unleash your full potential. Book your appointment with me online through the link in my bio.
Motis Spine & Function
Dr. Yannick Schultz
Holistic Clinic, Ottawa 📍
613-521-5355
🔻The content is this post is meant as educational and informative material and should not be taken as medical advice. Note If you’re experiencing pain you should see a practitioner to properly identify the issue🔺
04/13/2023
INTENT!
Your output is only as good as your intentions
This applies to many things in life. In the context of weightlifting and exercise, it’s important to know the intent of your movement.
What are you trying to achieve ?
What muscles are working ?
Why you chose this exercise ?
You don’t have to be an expert in this but you should have a proper understanding of the moving parts.
And if you don’t, then you should not be afraid to speak to someone who does or work with a coach to tell help you better understand.
🔥 photos:
MOTIS Spine & Function
Dr. Yannick Schultz
Holistic Clinic, Ottawa 📍
613-521-5355
🔻The content is this post is meant as educational and informative material and should not be taken as medical advice. Note If you’re experiencing pain you should see a practitioner to properly identify the issue
03/16/2023
̲𝐇̲𝐮̲𝐫̲𝐭̲ ̲𝐝̲𝐨̲𝐞̲𝐬̲𝐧̲’̲𝐭̲ ̲𝐞̲𝐪̲𝐮̲𝐚̲𝐥̲ ̲𝐡̲𝐚̲𝐫̲𝐦
But it can be a warning sign that change is necessary ‼️
Pain is not an accurate measure of tissue health, pain is a protector!
Pain is an output of the brain: a warning system telling us to slow down and assess the situation and maybe change up our behaviors a bit to mitigate the pain.
When our pain system becomes over protective, it stops us doing the movements, activities and other things and that are actually necessary for recovery
Fear of pain can be worse than the pain itself
Sadly the medical system has often taught us that we are fragile, which is simply not the case.
Motis Spine & Function
Dr. Yannick Schultz
Holistic Clinic, Ottawa 📍
613-521-5355
🔻The content is this post is meant as educational and informative material and should not be taken as medical advice. Note If you’re experiencing pain you should see a practitioner to properly identify the issue🔺
03/10/2023
Discipline > Motivation
Whether it’s training, rehab or diet, motivation will come and go. You will have good days and bad.
It’s not about want. It’s about the discipline to do what needs to be done regardless of desire.
Unmotivated? Not sure where to start ?
Schedule a consult with me and let’s work together to reach your goals!
MOTIS Spine & Function
Dr. Yannick Schultz
Holistic Clinic, Ottawa 📍
613-521-5355
🔻The content in this post is meant as educational and informative material and should not be taken as medical advice. Note If you’re experiencing pain you should see a practitioner to properly identify the issue🔺
Knee pain ? Try this!
This has helped many of my patients!
This may not be for everyone but for most individuals dealing with knee pain this is a great way to train around the knee pain and continue to progress.
I want to hear your thoughts. What do you think of this ?
MOTIS Spine & Function
Dr. Yannick Schultz
Holistic Clinic, Ottawa 📍
613-521-5355
🔻The content is this post is meant as educational and informative material and should not be taken as medical advice. Note If you’re experiencing pain you should see a practitioner to properly identify the issue🔺
02/27/2023
Shoulder Health
Give these a try before your next upper body day. Great movements for mobility in the upper back and shoulders prior to exercise!
1. Roller push + lat drive
2. Overhead Angel
3. Roller child’s pose
4. Shoulder flexion rocker
This combination is a sure way to get your shoulders warmed up
Not sure where to start. Book a consultation and let’s work together!
MOTIS Spine & Function
Dr. Yannick Schultz
Holistic Clinic, Ottawa 📍
613-521-5355
🔻The content in this post is meant as educational and informative material and should not be taken as medical advice. Note If you’re experiencing pain you should see a practitioner to properly identify the issue🔺
Your back will love this!
Quick and easy stretch that incorporates the low back and the hips.
Give this a try and let me know if it’s helpful for you!
Motis Spine & Function
Dr. Yannick Schultz
Holistic Clinic, Ottawa 📍
613-521-5355
🔻The content is this post is meant as educational and informative material and should not be taken as medical advice. Note If you’re experiencing pain you should see a practitioner to properly identify the issue🔺
Lower body warm up!
I always incorporate dynamic movements to warm up prior to any form of exercise wether it’s the gym or going out to play sport/activity.
These are great combinations to actively work the :
- Foot and ankle
- Hips
- Knees
Not sure where to start for your warm ups ?
Book an online consultation with me and let’s get started!
Motis Spine & Function
Dr. Yannick Schultz
Holistic Clinic, Ottawa 📍
613-521-5355
🔻The content in this post is meant as educational and informative material and should not be taken as medical advice. Note If you’re experiencing pain you should see a practitioner to properly identify the issue🔺
Quick test!
Check your shoulder mobility with this test.
Great way to self asses your internal and external shoulder rotation
Behind the head = External
Behind the low back = Internal
How well can you do this ?
MOTIS Spine & Function
Dr. Yannick Schultz
Holistic Clinic, Ottawa 📍
613-521-5355
🔻The content in this post is meant as educational and informative material and should not be taken as medical advice. Note If you’re experiencing pain you should see a practitioner to properly identify the issue🔺
Want a better squat ?
Watch and learn why I like to use the seared calf machine as an option to warm up my foot/ankle before leg day.
Not sure where to start with exercise/mobility ?
Book an onions consultation with me!
Motis Spine & Function
Dr. Yannick Schultz
Holistic Clinic, Ottawa 📍
613-521-5355
🔻The content in this post is meant as educational and informative material and should not be taken as medical advice. Note If you’re experiencing pain you should see a practitioner to properly identify the issue🔺
Find movements that work for you!
Forget what everyone else is doing, chose stretches that work best for you.
Keep it simple. Be consistent!
Not sure where to start ❓ Book an online assessment and let’s work together!
Motis Spine & Function
Dr. Yannick Schultz
Holistic Clinic, Ottawa 📍
613-521-5355
🔻The content is this post is meant as educational and informative material and should not be taken as medical advice. Note If you’re experiencing pain you should see a practitioner to properly identify the issue🔺
Sharp pain in the upper back?
Here are my 3 Go to Moves when this happens to me
1. Soft tissue release of muscles in surrounding area
2. Thoracic extensions on foam roller
3. Thoracic rotation using roller as a guide
These work particularly well because they address the reasons that this usual occurs :
Muscles surrounding the spine and shoulders chronically get tight with poor posture and overuse!
Most of us lock extension when we sit all day unless you are an athlete that works in a rotational sport you likely lack, proper rotation in the spine.
Which of these gives you the most relief ?
MOTIS Spine & Function
Dr. Yannick Schultz
Holistic Clinic, Ottawa 📍
613-521-5355
🔻The content is this post is meant as educational and informative material and should not be taken as medical advice. Note If you’re experiencing pain you should see a practitioner to properly identify the issue
02/08/2023
Altho 2 handed movements are great, give you more support and ultimately let you pull more weight.
I love including Single arm movements as they allow you to address rotational restrictions, it provides lengthening and strengthening of the surrounding muscles of the thoracic spine.
Poor thoracic mobility can lead to a number of problems such as neck pain, upper back pain, decreased athletic performance, and poor posture. It can also contribute to compensatory movement patterns in other parts of the body, such as the low back or hips.
Incorporating thoracic mobility into a regular exercise routine can have a significant impact on overall health and function.
Not sure where to start ?
Book an appointment for an online virtual assessment with me
MOTIS Spine & Function
Dr. Yannick Schultz
Holistic Clinic, Ottawa 📍
613-521-5355
🔻The content in this post is meant as educational and informative material and should not be taken as medical advice. Note If you’re experiencing pain you should see a practitioner to properly identify the issue
Mobility doesn’t have to be boring
You can use mobility as a warm up, a break from your desk work or even integrated into your workouts
Not sure where to get started?
Send me a DM and let’s work together
MOTIS Spine & Function
Dr. Yannick Schultz
Holistic Clinic, Ottawa 📍
613-521-5355
🔻The content is this post is meant as educational and informative material and should not be taken as medical advice. Note If you’re experiencing pain you should see a practitioner to properly identify the issue🔺
02/03/2023
Chiro’s do more than crack bones 😮
I know, I know. You’ve heard the old stigma that chiropractors only crack!
What I do treat :
Shoulder impingement, Ankle sprains, Disc injuries, TMJ dysfunction, Low back pain, Headaches, Hip pain, Carpal Tunnel. Plantar Fasciitis… etc
What don’t we treat ?!
And yes chiropractic adjustments is one of the many tools that I use and it is a great one. But it isn’t the ONLY one.
As a modern chiro, I treat many different injuries with a gambit of different techniques : Soft tissue, mobilization, Active release, adjustments, IASTM, Functional acupuncture, Rehab and strengthening, etc.
Motis Spine & Function
Dr. Yannick Schultz
Holistic Clinic, Ottawa 📍
613-521-5355
🔻The content in this post is meant as educational and informative material and should not be taken as medical advice. Note If you’re experiencing pain you should see a practitioner to properly identify the issue🔺
Avoid Locking Out: Tips for Maximizing Muscle Growth
Don’t let your joints lock out while exercising! Instead, focus on keeping your muscles in tension throughout the movement to get the most out of the exercise. Your joints will thank you!
Motis Spine & Function
Dr. Yannick Schultz
Holistic Clinic, Ottawa 📍
613-521-5355
🔻The content is this post is meant as educational and informative material and should not be taken as medical advice. Note If you’re experiencing pain you should see a practitioner to properly identify the issue🔺
Elbow pain ?
Pain at the elbow can come from many sources. Often times from repetitive stress injuries, overloading tendons/joints or some form of trauma.
If you’re experiencing pain in your elbow while doing curls, here a 3 ways to help reduce the pain so you can continue to train.
1. Release the soft tissue in the surrounding area
2. Work on mobility and strength around the elbow
3. Focus on eccentrics and slowing down the movement
Let me know if these help
Motis Spine & Function
Dr. Yannick Schultz
Holistic Clinic, Ottawa 📍
613-521-5355
🔻The content in this post is meant as educational and informative material and should not be taken as medical advice. Note If you’re experiencing pain you should see a practitioner to properly identify the issue🔺
Building Traps Efficiently:
Working Through Your Upper Back With Drag Downs
Want to build bigger traps? Shrugs may not be the most efficient way. Try this: instead of a dumbbell or barbell, use a machine that allows you to pull on an angle downwards, let the weight a drag down to work the entire upper back and not just the upper trap fibers.
MOTIS Spine & Function
Dr. Yannick Schultz
Holistic Clinic, Ottawa 📍
613-521-5355
🔻The content is this post is meant as educational and informative material and should not be taken as medical advice. Note If you’re experiencing pain you should see a practitioner to properly identify the issue🔺
Try the Shoulder Clamshell Stretch!
Alleviate shoulder tension and tightness with this simple stretch! Try the shoulder rotation clamshell on a bench: one hand over to the opposite side, rotate the shoulder in and out, and back again.
MOTIS Spine & Function
Dr. Yannick Schultz
Holistic Clinic, Ottawa 📍
613-521-5355
🔻The content is this post is meant as educational and informative material and should not be taken as medical advice. Note If you’re experiencing pain you should see a practitioner to properly identify the issue🔺
12/14/2022
It’s no secret that not everyone loves to exercise.
But we are aware of the overwhelming benefit of strength and movement, especially as we age.
As a trainer, coach, therapist it’s important to foster a positive experience and association with movement!
Worry a little less about over cueing and make it fun for the individual!
Motis Spine & Function
Dr. Yannick Schultz
Holistic Clinic, Ottawa 📍
613-521-5355
🔻The content in this post is meant as educational and informative material and should not be taken as medical advice. Note If you’re experiencing pain you should see a practitioner to properly identify the issue🔺
Learn how to naturally decompress your spine without any tools/machines.
Proper breathing and use of your diaphragm muscles (which attaches directly into the spine) can help to create a decompression effect on the spine.
Given the way we spend our time, compressing the spine most of the day. This is a great way to take stress off the body.
Motis Spine & Function
Dr. Yannick Schultz
Holistic Clinic, Ottawa 📍
613-521-5355
🔻The content is this post is meant as educational and informative material and should not be taken as medical advice. Note If you’re experiencing pain you should see a practitioner to properly identify the issue🔺
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