Arise Chiropractic and Wellness Chiropractic Blog

Written by Dr. Elliot Lysyk, DC ~ Vernon Chiropractor From time to time, you may have awakened to a stiff and painful neck or lower back. As a chiropractor in Vernon, I often get asked the question, “Should I sleep on my back, stomach or side?” Well, some new science reveals the optimal positions to…

Written by Dr. James Mayne, DC ~ Vernon Chiropractor So the winter season is upon us and we are beginning to see the “winter injuries” come rolling in. Sore backs from shoveling and headaches from being inside under artificial light will always come in this time of year. Staying active through the winter months will…

Written by Dr. Elliot Lysyk, DC ~ Vernon Chiropractor When small nerves in your neck get pinched, pain can run into your shoulders, down your arms, and into your hands if the pinch is bad enough. On x-ray, we can see the little holes between the spinal bones, and sometimes they appear much smaller in certain places. This…

Written by Dr. Elliot Lysyk, DC ~ Vernon Chiropractor It’s surprising how many parents I meet who struggle to pick up their kids, or even play with their kids, due to some kind of back, neck or body pain. It breaks my heart to know that many of you are forced to pass up on…

Written by Dr. Deane Studer, DC ~ Vernon Chiropractor Osteoarthritis is basically a process of cartilage cells in joints dying. The prevailing theory is wear-and-tear of the joints over the years from living longer and obesity rates. But a new study from Dr. Jan Wallace in the Department of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University…

Written by Dr. Elliot Lysyk, DC ~ Vernon Chiropractor We see a lot of families in our Vernon chiropractic practice. And we work closely with local midwives to help pregnant moms and their babies. Why is it so important to address spinal alignment early on? First, let’s look at Mom. Poor pelvic alignment during pregnancy…