Dr. Patricia Breckon, ND
Suite 529, 10333 Southport Rd SW T2W 3X6 Calgary, AB, Canada

Spring water for the win! I just spoke at the Pain and Rehab Summit on the importance of hydration. Hydration is so important and is particularly important if you are in chronic pain. . . I was feeling parched after a full clinic day wearing a mask so I stopped at one of my favourite spots on the way out to the lake to meet up with my fam. .... . Spring water is high in minerals and is tasty fresh and cool! Can’t be beat in my books. . . #hydration #springwater #fernie #ferniestoke #painrelief #thesimplethings #hydrationiskey #howmuchwaterdoyoudrink #hydroflask #regenerativemedicine See more

Got to talk all things regenerative medicine therapies with the great team @ferniephysio this evening. Thanks for having me! Excited to share my passion around #prolotherapy and #plateletrichplasma with other health care professionals. . .... #injectiontherapy can be incredibly helpful for some conditions, but can be even more effective with #collaborativecare and #integrativecare #fernie #ferniestoke #physiotherapy #painsolutions #painrelief #chronicpainsolutions #chronicpain #hometown #injuryrehab #getbackontrack

I’m honoured to be a presenter at the Virtual Pain and Rehab Summit! The summit starts Sept 16th so make sure you sign up today (link in my bio at linktr.ee/drbreckon Posted @withregram @dr.emilygannaway The Free Virtual Pain & Rehab Summit is coming this September 16th through 19th. You'll want to be there if you deal with pain or treat anyone with pain. . Go to www.painandrehabsummit.com to sign up & share this post!... . . #painawarenessmonth #painfree #painsolution #painsolution #rehab #prehab #painmanagement #jointmobility #physiotherapy #physio #injuryrehab #mobilitytraining #painrelief #wellness #pt #physicaltherapy #yoga #manualtherapy #gym #moveyourbody #pdx #pdxhealth #beavertonoregon #strongbody #nutrition #foodismedicine #nofilter #deepbreathing #medical #health @drerinmoore @chrissmithphysio @lifefullyyoga @total.somatics @physio_rk @aquatic.rehab.exercise.academy @herbsandhands @justbecoaching77 @linda_ljucovic @nourished_byjess @mediproholistic @drtyna

Of course they can. It is well known that there is a higher prevalence of chronic pain in women relative to men. In fact, women have: - increased pain sensitivity - higher pain ratings - lower pain tolerance .... . Chronic pain and inflammation go hand in hand. Inflammation is controlled by the immune system and evidence shows that the sex hormones influence the development and the function of the immune system. When you are injured, the injury causes damage to tissues which triggers the immune system to release little messengers that promote inflammation. Some research indicates that men do not mount as strong of an immune response to injury as females. This may, in part, explain some of the difference in prevalence of chronic pain between men and women. . . Ok, cool. SO WHAT? Here's the takeaway - many people in chronic pain have hormone imbalances. Not just sex hormones but also cortisol. In women, I often see low or deficient progesterone (which is anti-inflammatory), and in both men and women I see low testosterone. Hormone imbalances can fuel inflammation and can be making your pain worse. . . If you suffer from chronic pain, why not get tested? I offer both serum (blood) and urine hormone testing (DUTCH test). There are many ways to get hormones back in check. For more info - book a complimentary 15 min discovery call. . . #hormonesandpain #hormonebalance #chronicpain #painrelief #hormonetesting #prolotherapyfernie #painmanagement #holistichealth #thebiggerpicture #regenerativemedicine See more

Most people answer the mouth or the stomach, but digestion actually starts in the ! True story. How well your digestion works depends on your nervous system. This is an important discussion right now, given all the changes in routine for most people given the virus. I'm seeing a number of new patients in the clinic who have had rock solid digestion their whole life but now have new symptoms that have popped up . When nothing in your diet or eating habits has changed, ye...t you have digestive symptoms, you have to consider the role stress may be having on how effective your digestive system is working. . . You've probably heard of 'fight or flight' which is your sympathetic nervous system which is triggered by stress. On the flip side is 'rest & digest' which is your parasympathetic system. You can only be in one or the other, not both. . . What this means is that when you are stressed is that your body down-regulates digestion. This isn't a big deal if you have balance between your sympathetic and parasympathetic systems. Most people are spending WAY TOO much time in a sympathetic/fight or flight state and this will cause physical symptoms if it goes on too frequently or for too long. . . When you are in a fight or flight state: - Stomach acid production (impacts nutrient absorption) - Digestive enzyme production - Movement in the small intestine and large intestine (can lead to constipation or slow transit times) . . From a symptom perspective it shows up as - Indigestion - Heartburn - Bloating - Irregular bowel movements (constipation or diarrhea) . . But can also show up as non-digestive symptoms such as: - Skin issues (including eczema) - Fatigue - Low energy - Hives . . How can you improve your digestion? - Mindful eating - Don't eat on the run - sit, relax and enjoy - Prepare your own meals (anticipation stimulates the parasympathetic system!) - Avoid stressors around meal time (put your phone away, don't check your email or social media accounts) . . #stress #stressmanagement #digestion #digestivesystem #digestivesymptoms #nervoussystem #mindfuleating #naturopathicmedicine #naturopathicdoctors #foundationofhealth #resilience See more