I found this great article about back packs below. Considering how many kids I see in practice at Vancouver Chiropractic, I figured it would be a beneficial read for parents next time you are out back to school shopping choosing a backpack. “Today’s kids are prone to back problems, much like adults. You only need …
As a Vancouver Chiropractor and a mother of three, I am always being asked about advice and benefits of breastfeeding. If the new mom is able to, there are such great benefits of nursing for both mom and baby. In a study of 96,648 nurses who gave birth between 1986 and 2002. Those that had …
As a Vancouver Chiropractor I have seen and treated all ages in my practice. One common thread at any age to improve posture and decrease strain is to create movement. So whether its me adjusting the spine and mobilizing the joints in my office, or its the patient stretching and exercising at home, movement is key. …
As a Chiropractor, I have practiced the majority of the time in Vancouver. I started out working in Toronto, where I also went to school. My main focus over the years has become women’s health issues (such as prenatal and postnatal chiropractic care) and pediatric chiropractic care. Since I am dealing with young to middle age women and new …
What is an injury? An injury can consist of a variety of reactions to a sudden traumatic incident or repetitive micro-traumas over time. Both can have the same negative reactions in the body. Body will feel vulnerable and will go into a defense mode: 1) local area will send chemical messages to the brain and …
Did you know that musculoskeletal conditions cost Canada $16.4 billion in direct treatment costs and lost productivity each year? While practicing as a Vancouver chiropractor over the years, the common factors I have found that contribute to this are: 1) Poor ergonomics/ Posture 2) Time spent at station without breaks 3) Stress 4) Fatigue 5) …
Well, you are expecting a baby and you are almost there!!! approximately 4-6 weeks to go and oh, oh… You are no longer as comfortable as you once were. Now as that baby of yours starts settling down further into your pelvis, the changes that naturally have to occur in the sacrum (triangular bone between …
Many of my new mom patients in my Vancouver Chiropractic practice ask me if their new-born would benefit from a spinal check-up (the birth was very difficult). As many of us who have had children are aware, the labour and delivery process can sometimes be tough on the mother and baby physically. That is not …
GOOD HEALTH is like financial or family issues, many of us ignore them until the money or family member is gone. Then its too late to deal with the core problem. A common symptom that plagues many Canadians is lower back pain. In fact 85% of the population has or will have some type of …
If you have recently been in an MVA (motor vehicle accident) and have experienced a whiplash type injury, it is critical that you seek some form of treatment. As a chiropractor, I have seen injuries become chronic when not tended to in a timely fashion. Deal with the pain and inflammation first thru either natural …
