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, …
Vancouver Chiropractic, Kids, pregnancy, Yoga
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 …
WHY ADJUST CHILDREN? As a Vancouver Chiropractor as well as a mom of 3 young children, I see great benefits to checking the child’s spine for misalignments, which can impair nerve system function, and through modified chiropractic adjustments designed for children, restore nerve system function. More and more parents are seeking the help of chiropractic …
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) …
