Sugar: Why You Should Cut It Out in 2019 Written by Dr. Keegan Johnston, DC ~ Vernon Chiropractor Shortbread cookies, Nanaimo Bars, hot chocolate, candy canes…the holidays are hard for anyone with a sweet tooth. After all the holiday indulging, it’s not surprising that the top New Year’s resolutions for 2019 are to lose weight…

Are You One Adjustment Away from a Better Mood? Written by Dr. James Mayne, DC ~ Vernon Chiropractor One of the biggest hurdles to work through when a person’s back hurts is getting motivated to get better. We see it every day in the office—someone is frustrated with battling their back pain. Maybe they missed…

Dr. E’s Silent Meditation Retreat…plus Meditation Tips Written by Dr. Elliot Lysyk, DC ~ Vernon Chiropractor I recently attended a silent meditation retreat—no talking or screen time for seven days. And even though I have been meditating daily for many years, for 30 or more minutes each day, it was a profound experience. Since I…

Ever Have to Adjust Your Rearview Mirror at the End of the Day? Written by Dr. James Mayne, DC ~ Vernon Chiropractor Most people notice that at the end of a long day they are beginning to slouch. The rearview mirror may have to be adjusted because we’re not sitting up as tall in the…

Where Did This Hip Pain Come From? Written by Dr. James Mayne, DC ~ Vernon Chiropractor Have you ever had pain in your body and don’t know why it is there? I see frustrated patients all the time ask me about pain, especially in the hips, which comes about for apparently no reason. After helping…

6 Reasons to Eat a Plant-Based Diet (and Less Meat) Written by Dr. Elliot Lysyk, DC ~ Vernon Chiropractor As a Chiropractor in Vernon, it’s natural for me to talk a lot about health and lifestyle with my patients. Nutrition and food are always hot topics. Now, before you read on, keep in mind that…

Spinal Disc Injuries Written by Dr. Keegan Johnston, DC ~ Vernon 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…

I Have Degenerating Discs! Written by Dr. James Mayne, DC ~ Vernon 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,…

What Are You Waiting For? Written by Dr. James Mayne, DC ~ Vernon 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…

Back to School: Backpack Safety Written by Dr. Keegan Johnston, DC ~ Vernon 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…