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 …
SAlthough 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 wasn’t dealt with correctly. Over time, weakness and scar …
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 …
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 …
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 your friendly Vancouver Chiropractor:) I cannot tell you how often people come into the …
Stability balls are definitely a great way to target and strengthen core muscles post partum. They work without putting stress on joints or creating repetitive strain injuries. When used correctly they are an effective alternative to crunches, squats, and even lunges done on their own. I find after having a baby, women look for easy, …
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Many of us have had falls, felt an unbelievable amount of pain and after a few minutes gotten up and resumed our daily activities. What if you fall, feel pain and it gradually gets worse? The first thing to do is to rest, ice the area, apply arnica, and don’t use/overuse the area. After doing …
I found this great article about back packs below. Considering seeing a chiropractor in Vancouver? This is 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 to look at a group of children heading …
As a Vancouver Chiropractor and a mother of three, I am often 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 spent …
