What is the Best Sleeping Position?
Sleep is one of the most important factors contributing to good health. While many overlook its importance, sleep, or lack thereof, can have a huge impact on your mood, performance, energy levels, mental cognition, and even risk of disease, among other things. As a Chiropractor in West Vancouver, I see patients that live such a […]
What Is Sciatica and What Are the Treatments For Sciatica
Living with sciatica presents numerous challenges as it brings about pain, numbness, and discomfort in the lower back, buttocks, and legs. However, there is a range of treatment approaches that can help alleviate symptoms, promote healing, and improve one’s quality of life. As a Chiropractor in West Vancouver, I’ve treatment numerous patients with sciatica over […]
Tips for Improving Cardiovascular Fitness
While improving cardiovascular fitness requires, for obvious reasons, cardiovascular activity, this article will highlight important aspects of the methodology to get you there. A lot of emphasis in health and wellness includes many types of exercise. Cardiovascular fitness in my opinion is probably the most important as it is the baseline for any sport, physical […]
How to Prevent Muscles From Seizing Up: Tips and Techniques for Optimal Muscle Health
Introduction Muscle seizing or muscle spasms can be an uncomfortable and painful experience that affects individuals of all ages and activity levels. As a chiropractor in West Vancouver, I probably see at least a few cases of patients suffering from this easily preventable condition every week. Whether you are an athlete, a fitness enthusiast, or […]
The Remarkable Benefits of Shockwave Therapy
What is Shockwave Therapy? Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive medical treatment that has gained popularity in recent years for its remarkable benefits in managing various musculoskeletal conditions. Our Chiropractor in West Vancouver has been using this unique form of therapy with a high success rate for the last seven years. This innovative therapy […]
What is Calcific Tendonitis of the Shoulder
If you or someone you know is experiencing shoulder pain, discomfort, or immobility of any degree, one of the differential diagnoses has to include calcification of the tendon or tendons of the shoulder girdle. Why? Because Calcific Tendonitis happens to be the leading cause of chronic shoulder pain. The shoulder, a unique ball & socket […]
Is the Use of Kettlebells Effective for Fitness?
A Regular Addition to One’s Fitness Regimen In recent years, there has been a growing interest in incorporating kettlebells into fitness routines to achieve a well-rounded workout. Although kettlebell training may be less familiar to the general public, it has gained popularity among certain fitness enthusiasts. Kettlebells offer a versatile and functional approach to fitness, […]
Returning to Sport After a Concussion
When is it Safe to do So? Returning to sports after a concussion is a topic that lacks a definitive timeframe for a safe return. Current research does not provide conclusive evidence regarding the effectiveness of specific recommended timelines, such as 10 days, for resuming sports activities after a concussion or traumatic brain injury (TBI). […]
Neck and Shoulder Pain: Also Known as “Text Neck”
In the field of chiropractic care, complaints of neck and shoulder pain are prevalent, and this can largely be attributed to the era of technology. Modern society heavily relies on technology, and much of our daily lives revolve around its use. From spending long hours hunched over at the office to constantly texting and scrolling […]
Am I too old to start Yoga? - The Advantages of Practicing
The notion that age determines one’s ability to start practicing yoga is a misconception. Many believe that yoga requires extraordinary flexibility and agility, making it impossible for older individuals to engage in. However, this belief couldn’t be further from the truth. While yoga does include challenging poses and intricate body positions that showcase exceptional physical […]
Is Running Bad for Your Joints? 5 Beginner Mistakes
On the surface, running seems to be a great form of exercise. And it is; It burns calories, can be mentally beneficial (note the “runners high”), builds cardiovascular strength, and can even improve muscular strength, among other things. Some would argue that running strengthens joints by strengthening the ligaments that support it. Moreover, without running, […]
How to Improve Muscular Strength And Build Larger Muscles
When your primary goal is muscular strength, you need to build muscle for apparent reasons. As such, improving strength and building muscle essentially goes hand-in-hand. Of course, this is a simplified statement. In other words, in the bodybuilding industry, for example, one can have the primary goal of building muscle and becoming more aesthetic without […]