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Running Injuries & Chiropractic

Running Injuries & Chiropractic     You’re running before work on a rainy Wednesday morning in Kelowna. Out of the blue, your knee starts to hurt and the pain increases with every step. Why is it happening? And how can you prevent similar injuries in the future? What Injuries Can…
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Rotator Cuff Injuries & Chiropractic Care

Rotator Cuff Injuries & Chiropractic Care     What is the rotator cuff and how does it get injured? The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint and work to keep the bone of the upper arm securely within the shoulder socket. The…
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Bad PostureĀ & Chiropractic

Bad Posture & Chiropractic       You probably remember as a kid being told to “stop slouching†and not thinking anything of it at the time but as you get older, you may know start to understand. Maintaining good posture goes beyond appearance, it can prevent strain on your…
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Chronic & Acute Pain

Acute vs. Chronic Pain             Any pain you are experiencing is unpleasant to say the least. There are a couple different types of pain that occur, and the main difference between them is the cause of pain.  What are the Different Types of Pain? Acute…
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Bulging DiscĀ & Chiropractic Care

Bulging Disc & Chiropractic Care   You’ve been diagnosed with a bulging disc by your doctor. What does that mean and how can you get pain relief for it? To better understand what this injury means for you, let’s talk about the anatomy of your spine.  Your spine is made…
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ICBC Benefits for Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVAs)

Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVAs)     You’re driving to work on a rainy morning in Kelowna and you’re making a turn onto another road. You have to slow down suddenly in the turning lane and someone rear ends you because they were going too fast to stop. What do you…
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Whiplash & Chiropractic Care

Whip It Good!   If you have experienced whiplash at any point in your life, you understand how debilitating the effects can be. This soft tissue injury of the neck occurs due to a sudden and unexpected extension and flexion of the neck. Pain can begin anywhere from 2 to…
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Top 10 Tips for Sitting At Work

Top 10 Tips for Sitting At Work       So, your back and neck hurt constantly. You’re sitting at a desk staring at a computer screen all day at work and you don’t have any pain relief until you are up and moving. What could be the cause? A…