I Hurt My Back…When Should I Come In? Written by Dr. James Mayne, DC ~ Vernon 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…

Concussions and the Spine Written by Dr. Keegan Johnston, DC ~ Vernon 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…

Sciatica ~ Is It Just Muscular? Written by Dr. Keegan Johnston, DC ~ Vernon Chiropractor So you have been told your sciatica is a muscle problem. Yet you stretch and stretch your muscles with only temporary relief. Why isn’t the problem going away? When your body is stressed from big traumas like car accidents and…

Sciatica Written by Dr. Keegan Johnston, DC ~ Vernon Chiropractor Pain that starts in the low back and slowly creeps down the leg is a condition called “sciatica.” Sciatica occurs when there is compression of the sciatic nerve, the largest and longest nerve in the human body. This nerve extends from the low back to…

For The Headache Sufferers… Written by Dr. Keegan Johnston, DC ~ Vernon Chiropractor If you are prone to headaches in Vernon, or even if you experience one every once in a while, you know how debilitating they are. Headaches can seemingly strike at any time, making it impossible to concentrate on any task. Research has…

Numbness & Tingling Written by Dr. Keegan Johnston, DC ~ Vernon Chiropractor Are you living a happy, healthy life with abundant energy for doing the things you love? Or are you avoiding most things you enjoy or even unable to work, because of annoying, nagging, even painful symptoms like numbness or tingling in the arms,…

When the Pain Comes out of Nowhere… Written by Dr. Elliot Lysyk, DC ~ Vernon Chiropractor Were you ever warned that as soon as you turn 40, there were some prizes in store for you? Socks become harder to put on, your body is stiffer in the morning from that difficult night’s sleep…or you might…

The Importance of Posture Posture? I can just hear you now. Boring! Who cares? Yawn. The word “posture” reminds us of the times when our grandparents nagged us to stand up straighter. But here’s the thing—posture is super important.  It’s not just about standing straight; it’s actually the window into your spine’s health and alignment.…

Decreasing Our Reliance on Medications Written by Dr. Elliot Lysyk, DC ~ Vernon Chiropractor As a community, we have become far too reliant on medications and surgery for our health concerns. This has led to an overburdened system, with long wait-lists to see specialists and very little investment in prevention. The only way to relieve…

Knock, Knock. Who’s There? Orange. Orange Who? (Orange You Glad I Didn’t Say Banana?) Written by Dr. Elliot Lysyk, DC ~ Vernon Chiropractor Have you ever noticed that if the skin of a fruit, say an orange, is punctured, that mold, bacteria and other microbes quickly move in and start decomposing the fruit? Obviously, you…