Arise Chiropractic and Wellness Chiropractic Blog

Written by Dr. Elliot Lysyk, DC ~ Vernon Chiropractor I found myself a bit puzzled while answering my 7-year-old daughter’s questions about the invisible things in our lives, like how does Grandpa’s voice end up in the phone, or where do the bugs that make us sick live? Whether it’s invisible phone signals, aluminum sparking…

Written by Dr. Elliot Lysyk, DC ~ Vernon Chiropractor I recently asked my 7-year-old daughter if she’d like to join me on a snowshoeing adventure into the forest behind Bluenose Mountain, spending a night in a lean-to we’d make together. She looked at me and, in an instant said, “Of course, Daddoo!” I brought up…

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 and live a healthier lifestyle. Start now by eliminating…

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 an outing with friends, had a crappy vacation, or…

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 have a reputation for being chatty and…

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 car seat as when we drove to work. After a day of manual…