Arise Chiropractic and Wellness Blog
Spinal Disc Injuries
Written by Dr. Keegan Johnston, DC ~ Vernon BC Chiropractor Let’s talk about a marvel of engineering and design: your spine! Curves in your neck, mid-back and low back distribute the load of gravity just like the superimposed arcades of the Colosseum. The spinal discs act as a natural shock absorption system that is extremely…
I Have Degenerating Discs!
Written by Dr. James Mayne, DC ~ Vernon BC Chiropractor One of the most common diagnoses that come out of a back or neck x-ray is degenerating discs, or degenerative disc disease (DDD). What surprises me is that few people have ever been told that this is a consequence of spinal arthritis, and no one…
What Are You Waiting For?
Written by Dr. James Mayne, DC ~ Vernon BC Chiropractor The bulk of the people who meet us for the first time have been in pain for years. When they finally come in our door they have “tried everything,” and then ask if we might be able to help. We see many recently retired baby…
Back to School: Backpack Safety
Written by Dr. Keegan Johnston, DC ~ Vernon BC Chiropractor One back-to-school accessory your child will wear every day: a backpack! Did you know that heavy backpacks can be a burden on a child’s posture? When a heavy backpack is incorrectly worn on the shoulders, the excessive weight pulls the child backward. In order to…
I Hurt My Back…When Should I Come In?
Written by Dr. James Mayne, DC ~ Vernon BC Chiropractor As Vernon chiropractors, we hear this question from a lot of our patients. While not everyone is the same, here is a general rule of thumb to help a person get over an injury faster. If you felt your back “pop,” coming in sooner than…
Concussions and the Spine
Written by Dr. Keegan Johnston, DC ~ Vernon BC Chiropractor A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head, or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. This sudden movement can cause the brain…