Arise Chiropractic and Wellness Chiropractic Blog

Written by Dr. Elliot Lysyk, DC ~ Vernon Chiropractor Imagine a life where you wake up feeling more nimble and agile with fewer kinks and pain in your neck and back? While it’s fairly common to see older patients who wake up with aches and pains, I also see a lot of patients in their…

Written by Dr. Deane Studer, DC ~ Vernon Chiropractor A study in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that sitting was associated with poor health outcomes. Published in January 2014, the researchers used a meta-analysis of numerous studies and 47 articles met their eligibility criteria. Discovered was a connection between prolonged sitting or sedentary behavior…

Written by Dr. Elliot Lysyk, DC ~ Vernon Chiropractor Chia seeds were named a superfood a few years back and gained a lot of attention. They’re renowned for their anti-inflammatory effects, omega 3’s, antioxidants like vitamin B12, and high levels of fibre. I began eating chia seeds a couple of years ago to help with athletic…

Written by Dr. Elliot Lysyk, DC ~ Vernon Chiropractor I take and analyze quite a few x-rays in my Vernon chiropractic practice. I like to truly understand the alignment and joint health of my patients’ spines. It affords me more certainty in what I am aiming to correct, but it also reveals interesting trends about…

Written by Dr. Elliot Lysyk, DC ~ Vernon Chiropractor Low back pain is often coupled with digestive issues. How do I know? Well, it’s common for me to help patients improve their low back alignment, which relieves low back pain. And, as an added bonus, they often end up reporting an improvement in digestive issues…

Written by Dr. Elliot Lysyk, DC ~ Vernon Chiropractor I didn’t grow up with much. My single mom worked hard raising my brother and me, giving us a great work ethic. She required social assistance at times, so I was grateful for anything I received. Then, when I was 8, she met our “Dad” who…