What is Wellness? Improving wellness will show up in many aspects of life as it relates to everything we do, every day. It’s helpful to be aware of the different dimensions of wellness so that you can can strive for healthier behaviours and balance. All dimensions influence each other, when…
Sprains vs Breaks Connective tissue injuries are common occurrences that affect the musculoskeletal system, causing discomfort and impairing movement. Among these injuries, two prevalent types are sprains and breaks. While both affect the skeletal system, they differ significantly in their nature, severity, and recovery processes. Connective Tissues Connective tissues constitute…
Scoliosis & Chiropractic Care What Is Scoliosis? Scoliosis is a condition that affects the curvature of the spine, causing it to curve sideways rather than maintaining its natural straight alignment. To understand how our practitioners at Harmony Chiropractic & Wellness Clinic can provide relief, it’s essential to first grasp what…
TMJ Disorders & Treatments In our fast-paced, stress-laden lives, we often unknowingly carry the weight of our tensions and anxieties in our bodies. One area that frequently bears the brunt of this strain is the temporomandibular joint, or TMJ. Temporomandibular disorder (TMD), is a common yet often misunderstood condition that…
Tendinitis vs. Tendinosis Tendons are strong bands of fibrous tissue that connect muscles to bones. When tendons become inflamed or irritated, it can cause pain and limited mobility which can affect our overall performance. However, not all tendon injuries are the same. Two common conditions that affect tendons are…
Slo-pitch Shoulder Injury & Chiropractic Tis’ the season to play some ball! Diamonds are warming up for the spring and that means slo-pitch is about to get under way. For many, slo-pitch is a means to socialize with friends while getting in some physical activity. Unfortunately, this often means many…
Basketball Ankle Sprains As with all sports, injuries are bound to happen. Unfortunately, in basketball it is quite easy to injure your ankle. The constant bursts, stops, jumping, and twisting can take a burden on our bodies. One misstep or wrong landing can cause a painful injury. Ankle sprains…
Volleyball Shoulder Injuries & Chiropractic Volleyball is one of the most popular sports in the world although it comes with many common injuries. Repetitively spiking, serving, blocking or improper techniques can cause shoulder injuries. This can result from the overuse of the rotator cuff muscles or instability of the shoulder…
Athletic Injuries & Chiropractic With the Okanagan beauty at our fingertips, there is no shortage of outdoor exploring and physical activity to do. Getting outside and exercising is a great way to improve your overall health and quality of life, from elite athletes to weekend warriors. But being able…
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…