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…
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…
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…
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 name. …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…