Category: Chiropractic Kelowna

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Knee Pain and Chiropractic

Knee Pain and Chiropractic Almost all of us have either experienced knee pain or know someone who is currently dealing with it. It is reported that 22.7% of the general population will experience knee pain annually. Activities such as stair climbing, kneeling down, getting in and out of bed, and…
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Repetitive Strain Injuries – Shin Splints

  Repetitive Strain Injuries – Shin Splints   Overusing certain muscles and tendons without proper recovery can lead to repetitive strain injuries. An extremely common one is known as ‘shin splints’ which is the generic term for exercise induced anterior leg pain. When the muscles around the shin are repeatedly…
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome & Chiropractic

    What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? The carpal tunnel is formed by the 8 bones in your wrist called your carpals and the fibrous fascial connection which support them. This connection creates a tunnel between the fibrous tissue and carpals which allows the median nerve and forearm tendons to…
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Chiropractic Care to Treat & Prevent Sports Injuries

Chiropractic Care to Treat & Prevent Sports Injuries Often we hear of professional athletes suffering a traumatic, possibly career ending, injury. The public debate on whether or not they can resume play can go on for weeks. However, it isn’t only the professionals that sustain injuries while practising the sport…
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CHIROPRACTIC CARE FOR INFANTS, CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS

Infant & Children Chiropractic Care   Why should my Child see a Chiropractor? A Chiropractor with special interest in Children and Baby’s Chiropractic Care can help your child heal from the many musculoskeletal burdens of childbirth and during general development. The Chiropractor can address many areas of your child’s health…
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How Chiropractic Care Can Help with Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar Fasciitis & Chiropractic   With nearly 2 million North American’s dealing with plantar fasciitis, it’s a very common problem that requires attention. Sadly, though, many people ignore their symptoms and discomfort until it becomes debilitating or until they have more time to get treatment. But, treating and alleviating plantar…
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Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Kelowna

Lymphatic Drainage Massage   Lymphatic drainage massage, also known as manual lymphatic drainage, relieves swelling that happens when medical treatment or illness blocks your lymphatic system. Lymphatic drainage massage involves gently manipulating specific areas of your body to help lymph move to an area with working lymph vessels. What is…
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Chiropractic Care for CrossFit & Skiing Injuries

Chiropractic Care for CrossFit & Skiing Injuries   How many CrossFitters does it take to change a light bulb? Three: one to do it in record time, one to film it, and one to complain about proper form. All jokes aside, being a stickler about proper form is key in…
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Concussions & Chiropractic Care

Everything to Know About Concussions and Chiropractic Care What is a concussion? A concussion is a common, sometimes debilitating brain injury that reflects impairment of brain function. Concussions, or mild traumatic brain injuries, are caused by a rapid movement that forces the brain to move back and forth rapidly inside…
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Hip & Wrist Pain

Hip & Wrist Pain       What does all physical pain have in common? It causes discomfort to a patient. Pain can happen anywhere in your body, with some types of pain occurring at the ball-and-socket joints. The hip is a true ball-and-socket joint along with the shoulder, while…