Arise Chiropractic and Wellness Blog

Written by Dr. James Mayne, DC ~ Vernon BC Chiropractor A quick review from Statistics Canada shows that 4 out of 5 Canadians will be afflicted with low back pain at some point in their lives. Many of these people will develop chronic, long-lasting pain that will directly affect their lives. The cost of this…

Written by Dr. Elliot Lysyk, DC ~ Vernon BC Chiropractor I chose to be a Chiropractor in Vernon largely because of its amazing lifestyle, a lifestyle that attracts people from all walks of life: young families with kids, retirees, athletes, and regular people trying to make a living while enjoying life to the fullest. As…

Written by Dr. Elliot Lysyk, DC ~ Vernon BC Chiropractor “Uncomplicated” low back pain is a medical diagnosis for the presence of low back pain, without pain radiating into the leg (no nerve deficits). Unfortunately, this diagnosis doesn’t really tell the patient anything other than that they have low back pain, which, I’m pretty certain, they…

Written by Dr. Elliot Lysyk, DC ~ Vernon BC Chiropractor Your posture is like the window into your spine. It is a measure of the balance of your spinal column, which is the core of your body. From the front, your spine should have perfect vertical alignment. From the side, your spine should have three flowing curves, all…

Written by Dr. Elliot Lysyk, DC ~ Vernon BC Chiropractor Have you ever been diagnosed with a “pinched nerve?” What causes a nerve to become pinched or trapped? Pinched nerves in Vernon BC are usually diagnosed in association with neck and shoulder pain or low back pain. But this vague diagnosis, often accompanied by a…

Written by Dr. Elliot Lysyk, DC ~ Vernon BC Chiropractor In order to combat daily aches and pains, many people turn to exercise, hoping to alleviate their pain by getting into better shape. There’s no doubt that such activities can increase blood flow to the joints, easing them through fuller ranges of motion-on top of countless…