Not many people put a lot of thought into hydration unless they are at the gym, outside on a hot day, or when they are already very thirsty. Next to air, water is the most essential element for survival. The combination of 2 parts hydrogen and one part oxygen contributes to over 2/3rds of body...
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Post-partum back pain
There are many women that will experience lower back and middle back pain after the birth of baby. This may be due to a variety of factors that cause the stress and pressure on muscles and spine. Nursing, poor posture, weakness, imbalances due to body returning back to prenatal position, and lack of sleep are...
Today’s Kids More Prone To Back Problems
At Vancouver Chiropractic, a large percentage of our patients are families and therefore, we are fortunate to see many children. Based on my experience, I see how common spinal dysfunction is in young children and teens. You only need to watch a group of children walking to school to see why. One thing that stresses...
Vancouver Chiropractic : Ignore your Health.. and it will go away!!
Your nervous system (brain and spinal cord) is the most important structure(s) that control every function of your body. If you are active or looking to become more active, it is crucial that you develop healthy habits of movement, stretching, strengthening, and eating well. One of the best ways to make sure your body, including...
Can An Old Injury Still Be Causing Me Issues?
SPINAL HEALTH COLUMN by Dr. Nora Rahemtulla, Vancouver Chiropractor Although every injury is different, it is safe to say that there will be some degree of residual compensation over the years, even if asymptomatic. This is especially true if there was some direct or sudden trauma such as a car accident or a fall that...
VANCOUVER CHIROPRACTIC asks “PSOAS or not PSOAS?”
Psoas or not Psoas? That is the ultimate question I ask myself when it comes to finding the cause of post-partum muscle overcompensation in the lower back. When a woman who has just given birth comes in for a chiropractic evaluation and treatment, I determine why there is a pattern of muscle contraction causing pain and dysfunction...
Vancouver Chiropractor says: Ignore your health and it will go away”
Your spine and nervous system are the most important structures in your body. The brain and nerves that exit it control every voluntary and involuntary function you have. If given the opportunity to care for them and check if they were working properly, would you? Why then do so many people ignore the subtle symptoms...
SPINAL (HEALTH) COLUMN By VANCOUVER CHIROPRACIC
I get asked often how soon after an injury one should consult with a chiropractor. Waiting too long after an accident or injury to seek chiropractic treatment may not be wise. Due to the body’s compensatory mechanism, the original injury can cause further symptoms and other areas of the spine may begin to hurt. Generally...
SUMMER in FULL SWING: A visit to your Vancouver Chiropractor
If you are an avid golf player, how is your game lately? If you aren’t playing as well as you were in the past or maybe your swing is a bit off, then it might be time for a re-alignment with you friendly Vancouver Chiropractor:) I cannot tell you how often people come into the office and say...
Vancouver Chiropractor says: Encourage Your Kids To Do Yoga!!!
Vancouver Chiropractic, Kids, pregnancy, Yoga