Arise Chiropractic and Wellness Chiropractic Blog

Written by Dr. James Mayne, DC ~ Vernon Chiropractor Many of us deal with headaches after a long day at work. Others can experience neck pain and/or hand numbness after sitting at the computer for too long. Or maybe you develop a sore back after home renovations or yard work? These problems usually start off…

Written by Dr. James Mayne, DC ~ Vernon Chiropractor We all know that serious car accidents can cause severe injuries. But minor car accidents can also cause damage to our bodies, especially if we are sitting in a compromised position, like with the neck or back twisted to the side. These less severe injuries often leave…

Written by Dr. James Mayne, DC ~ Vernon 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 burden…

Written by Dr. Elliot Lysyk, DC ~ Vernon 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 a…

Written by Dr. Elliot Lysyk, DC ~ Vernon 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 already…

Written by Dr. Elliot Lysyk, DC ~ Vernon 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 helping…