The answer to why see a chiropractor depends on you. If your life is disrupted due to back pain, neck pain, headaches, sprains or strains, or another problem involving your muscles, joints, and nervous system, chiropractic care can help you feel like yourself again. Injuries to the spine can happen at any stage of life […]
Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia article on: How Physiotherapy Can Prevent & Treat Injury Whether you are new to running or a long time fan, injuries are unfortunately common in the sport. From minor aches and pains to strains, sprains or broken bones, many injuries can keep you from continuing to enjoy running. A physiotherapist […]
MONDAY, Feb. 13, 2017 (HealthDay News) — People with low back pain should try drug-free remedies — from simple heat wraps to physical therapy — before resorting to medication, according to new treatment guidelines. Low back pain is among the most common reasons that Americans visit the doctor, according to the American College of Physicians […]
West Coast College of Massage Therapy – article by Many patients seek massage therapy treatments due to headaches. It is important to identify the type of headache you are experiencing in order to come up with the most effective treatment plan. Here are three common headaches, their symptoms and recommended treatments: 1. Migraines A migraine […]
Article by Peter J. Schubbe, DC The following snow removal tips can help you to avoid low back injuries and pain during the snowy winter season. Pick the Right Snow Shovel An ergonomic snow shovel can help take some of the effort out of snow removal chores. A shovel with a curved handle or an […]
Article – BC Chiropractic Association “The two main causes of injuries among snowboarders and skiers are falls and collisions,” says Dr. Brad Yee. “The way to avoid injury is to do pre-season dry land training exercises. Snowboarders need to stabilize and strengthen their upper extremities, like their shoulders and arms,” says Dr. Yee. “Skiers need […]
Article by Snack Nation Setting goals and sticking to them isn’t easy. In fact, 73% of people give up on their resolutions before meeting their goals. But I don’t want you to be another person who falls into that category. This can be the year that you accomplish everything you set out to do! At one […]
With a history of 2000 to 3000 years, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has formed a unique system to diagnose and cure illness. The TCM approach is fundamentally different from that of Western medicine. In TCM, the understanding of the human body is based on the holistic understanding of the universe as described in Daoism, and […]
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Sciatica symptoms can increase in severity until the sciatic nerve becomes very inflamed. Most commonly, sciatica results when a spinal disc ruptures in the lower lumbosacral region of the spine. Instead of acting as a gelatinous cushion between the bony vertebrae of the spine, the disc squeezes out from between the vertebrae and presses on […]
