Arise Chiropractic and Wellness Chiropractic Blog

Written by Dr. James Mayne, DC ~ Vernon Chiropractor When I was a kid, I would have growing pains in my legs and shin splints while playing sports. This is a very common condition for young athletes and is often straightforward to help with. Over the years most kids will fall out of trees, go…

Written by Dr. Elliot Lysyk, DC ~ Vernon Chiropractor As a chiropractor in Vernon, I find complaints about hip tightness, hip pain and hip clicking to be quite common. There are many reasons why hip joints can become stiff, sore or restricted in such a way that they crack, click or release with certain movements. There…

Written by Dr. James, DC ~ Vernon 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 for…

By Dr. Elliot Lysyk, DC ~ Vernon 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 in…

Written by Dr. James Mayne, DC ~ Vernon 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, taking…

Written by Dr. Elliot Lysyk, DC ~ Vernon 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, premature…