Arise Chiropractic and Wellness Chiropractic Blog

Written by Dr. Elliot Lysyk, DC ~ Vernon Chiropractor Have you ever been diagnosed with a “pinched nerve?” What causes a nerve to become pinched or trapped? Pinched nerves in Vernon are usually diagnosed in association with neck and shoulder pain or low back pain. But this vague diagnosis, often accompanied by a hurried drug…

Written by Dr. Elliot Lysyk, DC ~ Vernon Chiropractor In order to combat daily aches and pains, many people turn to exercise, hoping to alleviate their pain by getting into better shape. There’s no doubt that such activities can increase blood flow to the joints, easing them through fuller ranges of motion—on top of countless other…

Written by Dr. James Mayne, DC ~ Vernon Chiropractor Whiplash occurs when the muscles, ligaments, and tendons of the neck and upper back are damaged from a sudden impact that whips the head forward and then backward, or from side to side.  The curve and alignment of the neck may be altered, causing pain and…

Written by Dr. James Mayne DC ~ Vernon Chiropractor Have you ever noticed that each decade of life seems to bring its own set of challenges?  In my 20s my metabolism slowed down, in my 30s I didn’t heal from injury as quickly, in my 40s I didn’t have as much energy, and in my…

Written by Dr. Elliot Lysyk, DC ~ Vernon Chiropractor Children come to our Vernon chiropractic office typically because their parents are concerned about complaints like ongoing headaches, neck pain, back pain, pain between the shoulder blades, acute pain from falls and sports injuries, poor posture, or concern as to whether their child has scoliosis or…

Written by Dr. Elliot Lysyk, DC ~ Vernon Chiropractor Many changes occur to a woman’s body throughout pregnancy that can alter pelvic and low back function: Protruding abdomen: the center of gravity shifts forward and the low back is hyper-extended Altered walking pattern: at end of pregnancy this can become a “waddling” motion Hormonal changes:…