How Can a Chiropractor Help with TMJ? TMJ, formally known as the temporomandibular joint, is the joint that connects your lower jaw to your skull. This area acts as a hinge that holds your jaw and skull together and allows it to function. TMJ disorder –…
Sciatica & Chiropractic Care Do you have pain that extends from you lower back down into your legs and feet? If you do, the cause might be easy to identify. The pain could be coming from compression to your sciatic nerve, and it’s how sciatica got its…
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…
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.…
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…
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?…
Shoveling season is upon us! Do you know how to shovel safely to avoid injury?? Keep reading to learn about the mistakes you DON’T want to make. Every year we keep getting bombarded with snow, and every year it still seems to take us by surprise. At the first…
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…
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…
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…