Fall & Winter Affect People with Arthritis: How Kinesiology, Chiropractic Care, Massage, and Osteopathy Can Help As the crisp air of fall settles in and winter approaches, those living with arthritis may notice a shift in how their body feels. While the changing seasons bring cozy moments and stunning landscapes,…
Springing into Action with Chiropractic Care The Surge in Sports Activity As the sun starts to shine brighter and the temperature rises, many people eagerly dust off their sports gear and head outdoors to engage in their favourite activities. People who have been cooped up indoors during the colder months…
Unlocking Holistic Healing with Manual Osteopathy in Kelowna Unraveling the Science: Manual osteopathy, a holistic approach to wellness, is gaining traction in Kelowna for its non-invasive techniques and focus on the body’s natural healing mechanisms. Unlike conventional medicine, manual osteopathy delves into the root cause of discomfort, aiming to…
What is Osteopathy? In the realm of healthcare, various approaches exist to facilitate the body’s natural healing process. Osteopathy, often misunderstood or conflated with other medical practices, stands as a distinct holistic approach to rehabilitation. Osteopaths, or manual osteopathic practitioners, focus on hands-on therapies, emphasizing the body’s musculoskeletal system and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Degenerative joint disease/Osteoarthritis Degenerative joint disease/Osteoarthritis is a painful condition that results in the deterioration of the cartilage tissues that support the weight-bearingjointsin the body. It occurs when the cartilage that cushions the ends of bones in your joints gradually deteriorates. Cartilage is a firm, slippery tissue that permits…