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…
Healthier & Happier Living with Kinesiology in Kelowna Many aspire to maintain independence and quality of life into older years. Aging often brings physical challenges, and kinesiology can support prolonged independence by enhancing well-being to ensure happier & healthier living. The Concept of Healthspan: A Vital Measure of Well-Being Central…
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…
Snow Shovelling Injuries: How to prevent them with Chiropractic Care Engaging in the winter chore of snow shovelling is a common activity for many individuals. However, it can result in unexpected injuries if not undertaken with caution. This blog post delves into prevalent snow shovelling injuries and highlights how chiropractic…
How Kinesiology Can Improve Your Ski Season With the snow finally starting to fall, many people are more than eager to get out to the ski hill. However, the thrill of carving down the slopes comes with its fair share of risks, as riders are prone to various injuries. Kinesiology,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…