By Dr. Donald Mull, DC, Published on Mar. 15, 2023
When someone gets hurt or feels pain, what should they do? Should you rest when your back hurts? Does massage work for back pain? What exercises are good for back pain? Because I am a chiropractor and strength coach I can’t tell you how many times I ...Continue Reading
By Dr. Donald Mull, DC, Published on Feb. 28, 2023
We are sold “easy” way too often as a society. I see this a lot in the health and fitness industry. It is a tactic where something is over promised and oftentimes under delivers.We are sold that we can precisely identify a “problem” and in turn easil...Continue Reading
By Dr. Donald Mull, DC, Published on Jan. 24, 2023
Having muscles is healthy. I would say that is a pretty accepted thought and not a lot of people would argue. But, do you need to be jacked like Arnold to reap the health benefits? No, absolutely not....Continue Reading
By Dr. Donald Mull, DC, Published on Jan. 9, 2023
In my opinion Training is a major pillar in healthcare. Training promotes long term health while staving off chronic illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke and even some cancers. Considering these are some of the leading causes of disabili...Continue Reading
By Dr. Donald Mull, DC, Published on October 17, 2022
As a society we are often sold quick fixes and overpromised results when it comes to recurrent pain. If you are watching a sporting event on TV start paying attention at how many commercials that pop up on the screen from copper fit to medications th...Continue Reading
By Dr. Donald Mull, DC, Published on October 3, 2022
I have become a BIG fan of Dr. Howard Luks and his content that he shares with his followers. He is an orthopedic surgeon who is incredibly well read and does a fantastic job sharing how current healthcare guidelines are falling short. ...Continue Reading
By Dr. Donald Mull, DC, Published on September 27, 2022
If you enjoy running and you do it long enough, the occasional sensation of knee pain isn’t abnormal. For some this sensation can come with concern, worry and fear that running is inevitably the culprit....Continue Reading
By Dr. Donald Mull, DC, Published on September 12, 2022
If all of the benefits of muscle strengthening through resistance training were packed into a pill - there would be a line out the door for people to buy it. However, there are no monetary vested interests or massive profits to be had on the scale of...Continue Reading
By Dr. Donald Mull, DC, Published on September 5, 2022
I was interested in writing about this topic after one of my patients was told their disc herniation would never go back to normal. This patient had very minor symptoms of occasional numbness and pain that got better with time (as most do) but was in...Continue Reading
By Dr. Donald Mull, DC, Published on August 29, 2022
We often forget all of the factors that can influence pain. The easiest thing to do is to blame the last activity we have done physically. This leads to creating a bunch of physical limitations, causing inactivity. Doing this long enough leads your b...Continue Reading
By Dr. Donald Mull, DC, Published on August 22, 2022
If I was forced to answer this simply, a Stone Cold Steve Austin “Can I get a Hell Yeah?” would swiftly follow. Since we are here for me to elaborate and share my thoughts on the topic, I’ll go a little deeper. Sit back and enjoy while I passionately...Continue Reading
By Dr. Donald Mull, DC, Published on August 16, 2022
Having a clinic with both professions practicing together, we often get this question. It is understandable. From the outside looking in, these are sold as two completely different 'services'. ...Continue Reading
By Dr. Donald Mull, DC, Published on August 8, 2022
Are you at risk for diabetes? You may be surprised by the answer after reading this! I wanted to touch on this topic because I read an article from an incredible Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Howard Luks, MD that blew my mind and really challenged my viewp...Continue Reading
By Dr. Donald Mull, DC, Published on July 25, 2022
What are the benefits of being physically active? For the most part, I think it is pretty safe to say we inherently know that exercising and being active is healthy. But in my experience with helping people become more confident and more physically a...Continue ReadingBy Dr. Donald Mull, DC, Published on July 18, 2022
Back pain is a very common condition and causes more disability than any other condition. So if you are feeling this, you are not alone and we see many people like yourself struggle with this condition. ...Continue Reading
By Dr. Donald Mull, DC, Published on July 11, 2022
Many people (especially when recovering from an injury or in pain) believe that if they have pain during an exercise, it is doing harm. However, this is not necessarily true. Pain is a poor indication of tissue damage so relying on the sensation of p...Continue Reading
By Dr. Donald Mull, DC, Published on September 4, 2019
Shoulder injuries are extremely common, especially with those who are active, play recreational sports or perform repetitive motions at work or in the gym. Down load this PDF and take an active roll in your health recovery small changes create big di...Continue Reading
By Dr. Donald Mull, DC, Published on September 4, 2019
Upwards of 80 percent of the population will experience back pain at one point in their lifetime, so you are NOT alone. Read this blog and learn 5 easy tips that can change your narrative. Avoid being another statistic!...Continue Reading
By Dr. Donald Mull, DC, Published on September 4, 2019
At Kinetic Impact our focus is on keeping our clients active and pain free. Our holistic approach combines physiotherapy and chiropractic techniques to heal injuries faster and optimize health and performance. Read this to learn more about how we can...Continue Reading
By Dr. Donald Mull, DC, Published on September 4, 2019
The thoracic spine is simply the mid-back located in-between your shoulder blades. It is the portion of your back that connects to your ribs. There are the same amount of mid-back bones as there are pairs of ribs (which is 12). Having enough relative...Continue Reading
By Dr. Donald Mull, DC, Published on September 4, 2019
Whether you want to learn how to stop your low back pain or just want to know how to avoid back pain altogether, this one is for you. Read on to learn how to stop pissing off your low back AND build a ripped core....Continue ReadingBy Kim Coutts, Kinetic Impact Patient, Published on September 4, 2019
Curious to learn more about what to expect when working with us? Here you will hear it straight from the source! Kim shares her experience working with us along her recovery process....Continue Reading
By Dr. Donald Mull, DC, Published on September 4, 2019
The simple answer to this question is F#$k yes they are! And for any dance athletes reading this you need to see yourself this way as well. It’s important you start embracing your inner athlete and realize how cross training, and therapeutic modaliti...Continue Reading
By Sticking with exercise can be difficult and often times overwhelming. Here are some tips that you can implement to make sure you do it the right way., Published on September 2, 2019
Learn about postural myths and how this term is a scape goat for chronic pain. We are not fragile blocks stacked on top of each other like a game of Jenga waiting to be toppled over...Continue Reading
By Dr. Donald Mull, DC, Published on August 29, 2019
The key to getting rid of your neck pain and staying out of pain is breaking the pain cycle early and often. But what does that even mean? Let’s get into it. Everyone has experienced pain at one point in their life and I am sure you have to. We often...Continue Reading
By Dr. Donald Mull, DC, Published on August 5, 2019
Tightness is an interesting phenomenon that is quite different from person to person. One person may actually have a decrease in range of motion, the other may not. One person’s muscle feels like a rope, the other person’s feels like jello. All with ...Continue Reading
