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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…
Pilates is one of those more daunting types of exercise, the kind you hear about and think – what exactly is Pilates? Is it good for me? In short, it’s a low-impact exercise that tones…
Each spinal segment has a pair of facet joints that connect each vertebra. The scientific term for the joints is the zygapophyseal joints. They are synovial – important because they allow movement between the joints…
Tennis elbow is often a frustrating and quite debilitating condition. Generally, tennis elbow will last between six months and two years, although typically a patient will make some type of recovery within a year. Our…
There are different levels of bone density, and this level is impacted by a variety of factors. The key factor is almost always age, although our Chiropractor in West Vancouver also suggests that gender, lifestyle,…
Scoliosis is not an uncommon medical condition where an individual’s spine has a curve, shaped like an S or a C. This condition occurs most commonly during puberty growth spurts and therefore is most likely…
Although you may have never heard of it, glutathione is one of the body’s most crucial antioxidants. It’s very potent and has an overarching effect on many conditions and the overall healthy performance of your…
Advice on how and when to stretch comes in all sorts of different shapes and sizes. Knowing when exactly to stretch can be a bit confusing, especially if you’re starting on a new exercise journey. …
It’s not unusual for people to discuss the harm the sun can do to you, however, the benefits of a healthy dose of sunshine are enormous. Our Chiropractor in West Vancouver agrees that sunshine in…
