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Knee pain can be a long-term pain, called chronic knee pain, or a condition that is worsened after an injury or accident. Each individual person’s experience with knee pain will be different case-by-case, but one…
There’s a modern trend of opting for a gym ball over an office chair for working at a computer. Gym balls are often used as part of gym workouts and physical therapy treatment and work…
Waking up with a stiff neck is one thing, but waking up without being able to move your neck at all can be very frightening, especially if it’s the first time it has happened to…
Popping a rib or a feeling that your rib has moved out of its normal position is a more common occurrence than you think. It’s usually pretty easy to know when you’ve “Popped a Rib”…
Our Chiropractor in West Vancouver delves into this topic and offers you some great suggestions if you’re interested in weight training when you’re over 60 years old. Starting weight training when you’re over 60 can…
Cracking your knuckles, popping the joints – whatever you might call it, cracking your fingers isn’t necessarily terrible for your hands or fingers. There are all sorts of myths and common misconceptions about cracking your…
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common forms of foot pain, most commonly causing pain around the arch of the foot and the bottom of the heel. It affects a thin but strong tissue…
There are many types of headaches, and there is much that is still unknown about direct causes and specific conditions. It’s not always easy to tell what kind of Headache you might be experiencing and…
Fallen arches, also referred to as “flat feet,” is a common condition where the sole of your foot lies flat on the ground. Some of us seem to have “flat feet” all our lives, while…
No one is quite as flexible as they were when they were children, but it doesn’t mean it’s all downhill from there. Becoming less flexible as you get older might seem like an inevitable outcome…
Do you wake up feeling sleepy or well-rested? Sleep is an essential part of your life. It isn’t easy to function without plenty of sleep, and your body will tell you when you haven’t had…
Understanding the difference between a disc bulge or a herniation is not a straightforward one, especially without a proper chiropractic or medical evaluation. The symptoms of both these conditions can be different but also similar…
Drinking plenty of water has health benefits year-round, but during the summer months, it’s even more important to keep your body hydrated. The health benefits of hydration are wide-ranging and can have seriously positive effects…
Protein is one of the most important nutrients for your body. It’s a crucial part of every single cell in the body, from hair and nails to cartilage and skin. Your body uses protein to…
Will Chiropractic care make you a better golfer? In terms of your putting skills, probably not. What chiropractic care does offer is better mobility and flexibility of the entire skeletal chain to make that golf…
Rickets is a childhood condition that causes problems with normal bone development. It can lead to pain, poor bone growth, and softer bones which can lead to deformities in childhood or later in life. Osteomalacia…