Sciatica or Piriformis Syndrome? The Distinction Actually Matters
Why a Stiff Upper Back Is Everyone's Problem
Ankle Sprains Are Never Just a Sprain
Hip Flexor Pain: What's Actually Being Overloaded
When Your Headache Starts in Your Neck
Runner's Knee Isn't Just a Running Problem
Why Shoulder Pain Gets Better With the Right Exercise — Not Rest
Running With Back Pain: What the Evidence Actually Says
Plantar Fasciitis: What That Morning Heel Pain Is Actually Telling You
IT Band Syndrome: Why the Pain Is in Your Knee But the Problem Probably Isn’t
Lateral knee pain is one of the most common running injuries in Winnipeg — but IT band syndrome is rarely about the IT band alone. The Boreal team breaks down what’s actually driving the pain and what the evidence says about addressing it.
Getting Back Into Spring Sport in Winnipeg: What Your Body Actually Needs
As Winnipeg’s snow retreats and the urge to move kicks in, spring is also when overuse injuries peak. Here’s what the research says is actually driving them — and how to ease back in without setbacks.
Shin Splints: What’s Actually Happening in Your Leg (And Why Rest Alone Won’t Fix It)
Medial tibial stress syndrome — shin splints — is one of the most common overuse injuries in spring runners. The Boreal team breaks down what’s happening in the tissue and what actually helps.
Why Deadlifts Get People Hurt (And How to Make Sure You’re Not One of Them)
Do You Actually Have Sciatica? Here’s How to Tell
Not all leg pain is sciatica. Dr. Mike Minenna explains the clinical criteria that actually confirm the diagnosis — and why getting it right changes everything about your treatment.