Active Okanagan: Why a chiropractor in Vernon? 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…

“Uncomplicated” Low Back Pain? 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…

What Is Posture and Why Is It Important? 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,…

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

When Exercise Is Harmful Written by Dr. Elliot Lysyk, DC ~ Vernon 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…

Chiropractic Care for Whiplash Written by Dr. James Mayne, DC ~ Vernon Chiropractor Whiplash occurs when the muscles, ligaments, and tendons of the neck and upper back are damaged from a sudden impact that whips the head forward and then backward, or from side to side.  The curve and alignment of the neck may be…

Helping Boomers Stay Active Written by Dr. James Mayne DC ~ Vernon Chiropractor Have you ever noticed that each decade of life seems to bring its own set of challenges?  In my 20s my metabolism slowed down, in my 30s I didn’t heal from injury as quickly, in my 40s I didn’t have as much…

Is There A Dimmer Switch On Your Child’s Health? Written by Dr. Elliot Lysyk, DC ~ Vernon Chiropractor Children come to our Vernon chiropractic office typically because their parents are concerned about complaints like ongoing headaches, neck pain, back pain, pain between the shoulder blades, acute pain from falls and sports injuries, poor posture, or…

Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy Written by Dr. Elliot Lysyk, DC ~ Vernon Chiropractor Many changes occur to a woman’s body throughout pregnancy that can alter pelvic and low back function: Protruding abdomen: the center of gravity shifts forward and the low back is hyper-extended Altered walking pattern: at end of pregnancy this can become a…

Moms In Pain Written by Dr. Elliot Lysyk, DC ~ Vernon Chiropractor Parenthood is the most important job there is. That’s why it breaks my heart to meet so many mothers who feel unable to give their best due to physical pain and discomfort… Mothers whose back pain prevents them from freely picking up their…