Dr. Jonathon Perry

Great time at the @barryscanada treatment outreach with the @catalyst_health squad! Until next time @ Barry's

Great time at the @barryscanada treatment outreach with the @catalyst_health squad! Until next time

#hipmobilitychallenge from @kaileighmapson. A lot tougher than it looks. @bradmcgarr its your turn!

Working on some segmental cat-cow control in honour of World Spine Day 2019! The goal is to be able to perform the movement, trying to move one segment at a time. I still have a long way to go, but practice makes perfect! Happy #worldspineday #chiropractor #chiro #chiropractic #ontariochiropracticassociation #canadianchiropracticassociation #toronto #yorkville #getspineactive #mobility

Class Alert: @bradmcgarr and I have teamed up with @lululemonto and will be teaching some mobility classes! Mobility is different than flexibility. It is how well you can actively control a joints range of motion (i.e how well you can control the flexibility you have). Mobility training not only allows you to move better, but can help prevent injury as well! Interested in learning more? Join us at Lululemon Yorkville (153 Cumberland Street) at 10:00am on the following Sunday...s: October 6th October 13th October 20th October 27th See more

Great time at the Mitch Marner Innovational with @dr.zackgodwin and @constancekontos.dc! Hope you will have us back!

Managed to squeak out 14 as a score (hence the 1 and 4 I am holding up) on the @catalyst_health challenge, #sushicombo (part-B). Talk about a grind right to the end! Was hoping to score 15, but after 15 minutes of jump chin ups, rowing and double unders, I will take it! If you would like more information on treatments/training at Catalyst Health, feel free to DM me. Happy Friday!

Great outreach at @barryscanada today! Always a blast meeting people so passionate about health and fitness!

Had a great time learning the @functionalrangeconditioning system over the weekend! Was a blast listening to @drandreospina lecture, as well as, practicing techniques to help people move better. Can't wait to start utilizing these principles! @ APEX Training Centre

A little #tbt to speaking with @carissadupuis about back health/posture in the workplace! Thank you @efeducationfirst for allowing us to speak on the subject. Had a blast presenting strategies to combat common aches and pains related to office work. Until next time! . . . @catalyst_health #chiro #chiropractor #chiropractic #posture #posturecorrection #ergonomics #catalyst #catalysthealthfitness #exercise #rehab

Back to school season has arrived! With the majority of students starting school this week, proper backpack use is a popular topic. Improper backpack use/sizing can lead to a variety of health issues, including neck pain and low back. The attached link goes over some useful tips when purchasing backpacks and how to properly wear them. These can be used for anyone you know heading back to school or for yourself. If you are already experiencing painful symptoms, you should get these checked out by a health professional. They will be able to determine what is going on, how to best treat your pain, and prevent further painful symptoms. Let me know if you have any questions and good luck! https://www.chiropractic.ca//upl/2015/09/Pack-it-Light.pdf

Shoulder pain with bench press?? I am not the biggest fan barbell bench press, but it is a staple in most workout programs out there. Shoulder pain caused by bench press can be due to many different mechanisms involving positioning, mechanics, muscle activation, etc. Each individual is different, so the exact reason behind the pain needs to be determined to best guide treatment/rehab (seek a health practitioner of some sort). . One of the possible reasons behind should pain d...uring bench press could be not recruiting the lats/scapular retractors as a stabilizer, causing increased tension on the biceps tendon (due to the path of the bar). This irritation can lead to pain in the front of the shoulder, which will get worse if not addressed. . Here is a little to trick to try to help with this! By wrapping the band around your wrists, you are forced to activate those stabilizing muscles. This will make the movement more efficient (change the path of the bar) and shoulder friendly. . This is by no means a substitute for corrective exercise/rehab and is not a permanent solution. The goal is to help with your technique so you will not need the band to produce the same result in the future. Give it a try during your next push session and see if it works for you! . . #toronto #the6 #thesix #highpark #chiro #chiropractor #chiropractic #systemfitness #rehab #fitness #fitfam #weighttraining @systemfitness @systemfitness.clinic See more

Very excited to be starting at @catalyst_health in Yorkville! Great atmosphere with a great team. . For those looking to book an appointment, I will be in Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Feel free to call the front desk or contact me if you have any questions. Happy Wednesday! . #chiropractic #chiro #chiropractor #toronto #the6 #yorkville #fitness #rehab #

Have you ever heard that "chiropractors are not 'real' doctors"? Chiropractors are regulated in all 10 Canadian provinces, and are designated to use the title ...doctor similar to physicians, optometrists and dentists after completing the extensive Doctor of Chiropractic degree program. Those professions who are recognized to use the doctor title have extensive training in their area of expertise that allows them to be diagnosticians to provide a diagnosis. #ontariochiropracticassociation #chiropractic #healthcare #canadianchiropracticassociation #oca #cca

Regrann Great post from @osoyooschiros . What is sciatica? Sciatica or lumbosacral radicalar syndrome is generally defined as "pain in the lower back and hip radiating in the distribution of the sciatic nerve". Sciatica in itself is not a diagnosis nor does it identify the source of the pain! #confusing... There are 12 large muscles of the low back and 45 muscles of the pelvis, all of which can contribute to cause sciatica. So the plot thickens! #thenwhatsthecause? Case reports have noted patients presenting with sciatica due to: - herpes zoster - disk bulges/herniations - lumbar instability - sacroiliitis - piriformis and hamstring tendinopathy - lumbar spine degeneration - and many more #howdoweknowthen? Chiropractors spend over 621 hours of orthopedic and diagnostic study, honing our ability to accurately diagnose conditions of the musculoskeletal system. If you have sciatic pain, let us thoroughly assess you and create a plan to get you on the right path of optimum health! #letushelp #chiropractic #knowledge #truth #therapy #sciatica #lowbackpain #painrelief #pain #health #wellness #osoyoos #okanagan #bclife #svfc - #regrann See more

I may live in Ontario, but the prairies will always be considered my home. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the people affected by this tragedy and stay #humboldtstrong.

Great video from Dr. Ryan Trueman about concussions! Definitely worth watching!

Great post from Dr. Erin Hoffe about the origins of various sounds that can sometimes be heard in the body during movement (read caption below).

TRX rows at @systemfitness This exercise is great for building pulling strength and core stability! You can change the path of the arm to alter the muscles you want to focus on. By supinating the hands as I perform the movement, I put the focus on my lats 1. Find a sturdy surface to hook up the TRX. You want to ensure that it won't flip over on you!... 2. Set up the TRX to the desired height (you can start off with your feet on the ground then elevate them to make it more challenging). 3. Once you are set, retract the scapulae and hold them steady as you pull yourself up. 4. As always, keep the ribs down, core tight, and spine neutral 5. The elbows shouldn't pass your body (this works scapular retraction and takes the emphasis off of the lats) 6. Slowly lower to the bottom and repeat for desired reps and sets Take your time and perform GOOD reps! This will ensure you receive the most benefit. Don't lose that core control or neutral spine Give this one a shot and have a great weekend! . #systemfitness #systemfitnessbloorwest #chiro #chiropractic #chiropractor #fitness #stability #highpark #toronto #thesix #fitfam #rehab #pullday #trx #stability #acupuncture #yoga

Another installment of #stabilitysaturday featuring the one arm dumbbell press! This exercise is great for core control and building functional pushing power. Start with a lighter weight when first attempting this exercise. This 80 lbs took me some time to work up too! #personalbest #roadtoahundred . 1. Grab a weight that is suitable and begin seated much like a normal DB press 2. Kick up the weight grasping the handle with one hand and stabilizing it with the other 3. Get yo...urself set (scapulae retracted, feet planted, spine flat) and lower the stabilizing arm to your side. Make a fist with lowered arm to maintain stability throughout the body 4. Breathe in, expanding the abdomen as you slowly lower the weight the same as a normal DB press 5. Press the weight back up as you exhale (pulling the ribs down and keeping the pelvis neutral) 6. Repeat this for a desired amount of reps then repeat with the other arm . Common mistakes include twisting the body (losing abdominal brace), losing contact with the bench, and allowing the shoulder to drift out. . Give this a shot on your next push day. Good luck! . #chiro #chiropractor #fitness #stability #systemfitnessbloorwest #systemfitness #fitfam #rehab #yoga #highpark #toronto #thesix #weighttraining See more

@Regranned from @pursuit_health *UPDATE* on the Dr. McConnell vs Dr. Perry Straddle Press to Handstand Challenge (Pipe dream) Dr. Adrienne Well not surprisingly we still SUCKWe are switching our focus to developing technique, instead of just random luck... and there is actually a lot of technique in a handstand! . Im currently taking a handstand workshop with @garagegymgirl so all these prep exercises are inspired by her.. thanks Kristy Even after the first class, I rea...lized how important the shape and line of a handstand is and if you cant maintain this position outside of handstand, you are going to have difficulty upside down . A few ground work drills shown: 1Holding the handstand position with your feet in the ground (your wrists adequately warmed up, including some end range active mobility work to be able to attain the +90 degrees required in a HS, reaching your shoulders up so you will be pushing the ground away... but with the back of your shoulders still engaged so its not all neck and ribs pulling down) 2 Wall angels to train your shoulder and core stability in the overhead positions. Work on slowly sliding your elbows up the wall keeping your back flat against the wall and shoulder blades stable. * I have a winged shoulder blade on the right due to scoliosis in my spine, so the right arm was really difficult for me to elevate without compromising my core position. Dr. Perry is cueing me to think about sliding my elbow rather than reach my hand and try to focus on engaging my rotator cuff muscles to center the humeral head in the socket. With his cues I was actually able to move this arm higher than the other side! 3 This is a Pilates core exercise but it also incorporates and strengthens that handstand shape we are working towards ( similar to a foundational dish/hollow body position in gymnastics) First try knees in, then arms extended, then add legs extended. All holds, maintaining that tight core position with ribs pulled in tight. *Check our Jons toe point! . Good luck and stay tuned! . #chiro #chiropractic #toronto #leslieville #handstandprogress #fitness #fitfam #yoga #rehab #pursuitintegrativehealth See more

MOTION IS LOTION! It is a new year and that means a new you! Or at least a brand new effort to make some positive new changes in your life! Getting up and movin...g more frequently has a TON of benefits, with some listed in the blog below! If you're a desk worker make sure you are getting up to move every 20-30 minutes at least! Simple tips to get up more frequently include setting a reminder on your phone for every 20-30 minutes or drinking more water (double benefit) and having to get up for more bathroom breaks! See more

#HappyTuesday! Join us tonight at 7pm for Yoga Flow. Book online: http://www.pursuitintegrativehealth.com/classes or through your #MindBody #App! See you later!

WARNING! Tis the season of sitting! What am I talking about? Well first, winter holidays are over or almost over for most, meaning back to work and sitting at a desk for prolonged periods of time. Second, due to the temperature being very cold, many will choose to stay in and relax over outdoor activities. Whether this includes reading, video games, binge-watching Netflix, etc., it is generally performed seated. Prolonged periods of sitting can lead to painful symptoms relate...d to the neck, shoulder, low back or hips. Attached are a few helpful stretches than can be performed throughout the day at work, or at home when sitting for long periods. Mix them in throughout the day to prevent these painful symptoms. If you are already experiencing pain in these areas, I would suggest booking in with a chiropractor or another practioner to combat these. If you have any questions, feel free to message me anytime. Remember, motion is lotion! http://www.chiropractic.on.ca//uploads/Exercise-Handout.pdf System Fitness Bloor West Village Pursuit Integrative Health #chiropractic #chiropractor #chiro #fitness #stretching #movement #toronto #thesix #leslieville #highpark #rehab #acupuncture

Great post about the importance of proper breathing mechanics. @Regranned from @chirostrength Shallow chest breathing on a constant basis does many things that throw your body into poor performance. . Here are 3 of the major ones.... . 1 Your ability to use the diaphragm properly directly effects for ability to create and stabilize your Intraabdominal pressure (IAP). The importance with this being you cant develop a strong core without proper IAP control. . 2 If you dont use the diaphragm as the main breathing muscle, youll use the accessory muscles of the chest and neck to pull the lungs up. This leads to chronically tight neck and upper back. . 3 The fight or flight response system is stimulated by over activity of the upper lobes of the lungs (chest breathing). This constant irritating factor decreases your capacity to manage other stresses, whether that be physical or mental/emotional stresses. . So relax. Take a deep breath. And lift something heavy! . . . #chirostrength #chiropractic #prehab #rehab #bellybreathing #relax - #regrann #chiro # See more

With the weather starting to become colder, slipping and falling on ice is becoming a greater risk. Traumatic injuries as a result of falls is huge issue with regards to elderly populations. More than half of hospitalizations due to injury in seniors is the result of a fall (fractures, sprains, etc.). This is not only very detrimental to their health, but also to the well being of the family members who are concerned for their loved one. What does this mean? Falls prevention ...is CRUCIAL! This can involve various aspects, such as assessing any potential areas of their household that may increase incidence of falls, addressing any physical limitations, implementing a mobility aid (e.g. a walker), etc. Below is a short handout going over some possible activities/exercises that can help reduce the risk of falls. For more information or to book an appointment feel free to contact me. #chiropractic #chiropractor #chiro #fallsprevention #active #leslieville #pursuitintegrativehealth #highpark #systemfitness #systemfitnessbloorwest #fitness http://www.chiropractic.on.ca//Improve-Your-Strength-and-B

Great time recertifying my emergency first responder at @sportsidemedical this weekend!

With so many training programs placing an emphasis on posterior chain movements (deadlift, squat, etc.), the anterior chain is often neglected. Lack of balance in the system often leads to injury. This is a simple exercise to train the anterior chain. This may not completely change imbalances alone, but can help get things started. The steps are 1. Position body with your knees on a pad and toes bent on the ground 2. Start at the top. The head should be stacked over he spine ...and not forward. Brace the core by bringing the ribcage down and maintaining posterior tilt of the pelvis. The hips should be extended throughout the movement 3. Once everything is stable, lower body down while maintaining that stability. Remember to breathe 4. Distance that is lowered will vary between individuals 5. Once at the bottom, raise back to the starting position without losing that stability Common mistakes include allowing the rib cage to flare, anterior tilt of the pelvis, forward head lean when raising from the bottom and bending the hips. To add difficulty, try holding onto a weight on your chest Give this a shot to fire that anterior chain @pursuit_health #chiropractic #chiropractor #leslieville #toronto #thesix #pursuitintegrativehealth #rehab #yoga #pilates #acupuncture #fitness #movement

Winter is coming! For most Canadians this also means that the task of shoveling snow is also about to arrive. Shoveling snow can often lead to various aches/pain and potential injury. This can stem from slipping on ice, abnormal forces (e.g. hitting the curb while trying to push snow) or purely due to overuse. Attached is a handout from the Ontario Chiropractic Association with some strategies to combat shoveling related symptoms. If you do begin to experience painful symptom...s, chiropractic treatment can be very beneficial not only to treat your pain, but also to look at potential faulty movement patterns causing the pain. Feel free to message me if you would like more information or to book an appointment. Good luck out there! #chiropractic #chiropractor #chiro #winter #shoveling #leslieville #highpark #toronto #thesix #systemfitness #pursuitintegrativehealth #rehab http://www.chiropractic.on.ca//uploads/Lift_Light_Shovel_R

#stabilitysaturday Serratus anterior is one of the prime movers and stabilizers of the scapulae It originates on the upper 8 to 9 ribs and inserts on the medial border of the costal surface of the scapula. Its major action is protraction of the scapulae... This exercise is fantastic for activating the serratus anterior 1. Stand facing the wall with your toes 4 to 5 inches from the wall 2. Place forearms on wall, set ribcage down and remember to BREATHE 3. Slide your forearms up the wall on an angle ("Y" pattern). The elbows will start to come off the wall. Keep sliding up till just hands are on the wall 4. For added difficulty, lift hands off the wall until parallel with your body (should be no swaying) 5. Lower arms down in the same pattern Make sure to keep the spine stabilized and not sway or extend back when sliding the arms up. Give this exercise a shot #chiro #chiropractic #chiropractor #fitness #stability #systemfitness #systemfitnessbloorwest #highpark #toronto #the6 #thesix #rehab

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Happy Monday! For many people this means five full days of sitting at a desk working on a computer. Long periods of sitting can result in painful symptoms in various areas of the body (neck, shoulders, mid back, low back, hips). This is due the abnormal posture that is held during sitting for long periods. The two biggest factors than can prevent these symptoms is addressing your work station ergonomics and MOVING! I have attached a short article that goes over these simple s...trategies and easy ways to implement them. If these symptoms persist, chiropractic care is very beneficial for addressing the symptoms and any movement/postural deficiencies that are the root of the pain. Feel free to message me if you have any questions or would like to book an appointment. Have a great week! #chiropractic #chiropractor #chiro #toronto #thesix #leslievile #highpark #pursuitintegrativehealth #systemfitness #systemfitnessbloorwest #rehab #acupuncture #posture #ergonomics http://www.chiropractic.on.ca//Office-Ergonomics-Pager-Apr

Great article on the effectiveness of spinal manipulative therapy for acute and chronic low back pain!

Are you experiencing neck pain but not quite sure what is causing it? The answer could be looking right at you! And by this I mean your phone or tablet. How is this possible? This occurs because as you increase your anterior head tilt (how far your head bends forward) to look at your device, the amount of pressure being placed on the joints of the spine also increases. This will put strain on the joints, muscles, and ligaments of the neck and upper back. This may start as gen...eral stiffness in the neck and surrounding muscles but may eventually lead to pain. Since we live in a digital world, the cause of the problem is often hard to change. Here are some useful tips to help combat these symptoms (attached link). Chiropractic care has also been shown to be very beneficial in treating these symptoms. Visits would not only include treatment, but also ergonomic suggestions to prevent further symptoms. If you have any questions regarding this topic or would like to book an appointment feel free to message me. Have a great day! http://www.chiropractic.on.ca//Text-Neck-One-Pager-Oct16-F

Mobilizations with movement (often referred to as Mulligan mobilizations) are a useful and safe way to help increase mobility in the joints of the extremities. Distraction of the joint is applied using a mulligan belt (in the video, I am using my foot to pull the belt down, causing distraction of the glenohumeral joint) and the joint is moved through a desired motion. The motion can be active, passive, or both. This is a useful tool to treat shoulders, hips, ankles and other joints. Thank you to @arento01 for being my patient in the video #chiropractic #chiro #systemfitness #systemfitnessbloorwest #highpark #toronto #thesix #mobility #mobilization #rehab

Do you love golfing? Do you hate having nagging injuries/issues due to golf that prevent you from playing? If you answered yes to one or both of the above questions, then this link may be useful to you! It contains some simple and quick stretches you can do right before your round starts that can not only help decrease injuries but can also help improve your game. Even though the season is almost done, there is always time to get out and enjoy one more round! #golf #chiropractic #chiro #leslieville #highpark #pursuitintegrativehealth #systemfitness #toronto #thesix #the6 #fitness #stretching #performance https://www.chiropractic.on.ca//quick-easy-stretches-prev/

Great post from @chirostrength on foam rolling @Regranned from @chirostrength - Recovery Tips .... There should be a difference in your approach to "warming up" and "cooling down". This "cooling down" or recovery, should also be thought of as high priority. . Without proper recovery, not only will you decrease your ability to make progress, but you'll increase your risk of injury. . Here are some tips for recovery using a foam roller: . Move slow, and breathe throughout the entire process. Focus on an inhale to exhale ratio of 1:2. . Don't go into the pain cave with these. Our whole goal is to increase parasympathetic tone and decrease sympathetic tone with this routine. Trying to "roll the pain away" will only cause you to tighten up and increase your fight or flight response. . Make very long passes. Don't perform shorter, more focused passes like you would in warm up. This is global work, not specific work. . Other tips for recovery and reset? . 1) Sleep . 2) Change your Exercise routine for a week. . 3) Decrease caffeine for a week. . A happy nervous system is a balanced nervous system. Don't redline the whole time! For more info sign up the ChiroStength newsletter or download our E-book with more than 44 corrective exercise videos! Link in Bio . . . #chirostrength #chiropractic #massage #foamroller #recovery #prehab #rehab - #regrann See more