Arise Chiropractic and Wellness Blog
Is Your Job Taking the Fun Out of Life?
Written by Dr. James, DC ~ Vernon BC Chiropractor Do you remember when the workday ended and you had the energy to hop on your bike or go to the gym, then go out with friends in the evening and wake up the next day bright-eyed and bushy-tailed? Maybe you still feel that way, but…
Neck Pain? Pain That Radiates?
By Dr. Elliot Lysyk, DC ~ Vernon BC Chiropractor When small nerves in your neck get pinched, pain can run into your shoulders, down your arms, and even 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…
Spinal Decompression Therapy
Written by Dr. James Mayne, DC ~ Vernon BC Chiropractor Do you know someone who has “tried everything” to help with their back problems? Our spinal decompression tables are designed to help people with neck or back pain, especially when pain is going down the arms or legs. The tables stretch the back and neck,…
Move Your Backside…
Written by Dr. Elliot Lysyk, DC ~ Vernon BC Chiropractor There have been a number of recent articles in popular magazines and news programs explaining that “sitting is the new smoking.” These articles estimate that one-third of Canadians spend 10 hours or more sitting each day. This sedentary lifestyle is contributing to heart disease, diabetes,…
The Magic of Invisibility – 6 Tips for a Healthier Microbiome
Written by Dr. Elliot Lysyk, DC ~ Vernon BC Chiropractor I found myself a bit puzzled while answering my 7-year-old daughter’s questions about the invisible things in our lives, like how does Grandpa’s voice end up in the phone, or where do the bugs that make us sick live? Whether it’s invisible phone signals, aluminum…
Winter Camping ~ A Fast-Track to Gratitude
Written by Dr. Elliot Lysyk, DC ~ Vernon BC Chiropractor I recently asked my 7-year-old daughter if she’d like to join me on a snowshoeing adventure into the forest behind Bluenose Mountain, spending a night in a lean-to we’d make together. She looked at me and, in an instant said, “Of course, Daddoo!” I brought…