Are you frustrated that you are still in pain from a car accident you had weeks or months ago? I have a lot of people come into my office with chronic pain from an accident they were in months or years ago. Many of them have tried several different treatments, and they haven’t had any relief. Car accidents can be … Continue reading
The BC Chiropractic Association and the College of Chiropractors of BC (I am a member of both) have collaborated to create www.BackCareBC.ca – a website that aims to answer quite as few of the more common questions individuals have – especially when considering a first visit to a chiropractor here in British Columbia. Some of the questions include: how chiropractic … Continue reading
Over this past weekend (January 15, 16, and 17, 2016) the Solaj team and myself spent some time at the “Senior Ladies Bye The Sea” curling Bonspiel held by the Peace Arch Curling Club. We set up our display in the upstairs viewing lounge for most of the weekend, where we had a BioFlex Cold Laser Therapy machine on site … Continue reading
We recently came across an article “Getting Athletes Back in the Game: Low Level Laser Therapy for Sports Injuries” by Dr. Robert Silverman, DC, and thought it was worthwhile sharing. You can read the article on the Dynamic Chiropractic website here. You might notice that on this website and Solaj.ca, we refer to this therapy as “Cold Laser Therapy”. Low … Continue reading
I recently presented a short slideshow at an event called PechaKucha, right here in Surrey BC. For those of you who are unfamiliar with PechaKucha nights (which I am assuming most of us are), it is a community gathering that features a group of presenters who speak alongside their 20 chosen pictures. Each picture plays for 20 seconds, making the … Continue reading
Neck pain is experienced by 50-70% of people at some point in their lives. There are a number of potential causes including poor posture during certain activities, repetitive strain from prolonged sitting, and whiplash. Most of the time, the discomfort is mechanical and is generated from the muscles, joints or ligaments. It is less common for a serious medical condition … Continue reading
Cars, Chandeliers and Shoulders: The Story of Gord The Mechanic There once was a man named Gord. Gord was a wonderful mechanic. His customers thought so highly of him and his work that they called him Dr. Gord, The Car Doctor. Dr. Gord worked with his hands all day – under cars, over cars, and in cars, working his magic … Continue reading
Knee pain can be due to one of many issues and is the product of either direct or indirect trauma. Since the knee is the middle child in the lower limb, it can take a beating when the source of dysfunction may actually be in the low back, hip, ankle or foot, or may be due to muscular imbalances, joint … Continue reading
How many of you skip breakfast? I used to be the one running out the door with a banana and coffee, no other food on hand and not knowing what I would have for lunch. Through my years of schooling and from my personal experience, I have learned that breakfast is literally the most important meal of the day for … Continue reading
Why do we suffer for months, sometimes years, for something that can be treated? Why do we convince ourselves to live with the pain we are in because that’s just the way it is? We believe that we won’t get better and that there is nothing out there that can help. I talk to people about this every day. I … Continue reading
About 10% of the population will experience shoulder pain. In order for this complicated joint to function optimally, the rotator cuff and surrounding muscles are required to coordinate proper shoulder motion (ie. reaching overhead, pushing and pulling). Injury to the shoulder joint may cause pain and limit movement with certain activities. Some common injuries that may occur in the shoulder … Continue reading
The majority of us spend most of our days sitting at work, typing on the computer or talking on the phone. But work is not the only place we sit – think about it! We sit in our car, eating at a cafe, watching television at home, reading to our children, or even biking home from work (if we are … Continue reading
Elbow, hand and/or wrist discomfort is extremely common and can be quite debilitating. One of the most common causes of elbow, wrist or hand discomfort is overuse and it is extremely important to identify exactly what structures are being affected in order to receive the proper treatment. Listed below, are some of the most common elbow, wrist and hand conditions: … Continue reading
When I started running back in my first year of University, I didn’t really know much about the mechanics of running or how to go about it properly. I honestly thought that all you needed to do was put on any pair of running shoes and go! When I sustained aches and pains, I didn’t really know what to do … Continue reading
Lower leg, ankle and foot pain are very common and can be caused by a number of factors. If there is no direct trauma, there may be other issues involved such as a repetitive injury to the joints and/or soft tissues, low back or hip dysfunction, muscular imbalance in the lower extremity or core, stress fracture from a repetitive injury, … Continue reading
Beautiful sunshine, long walks in the evening, beach volleyball, hiking, playing with our kids, tending to our gardens: these are all things we can get excited about, now that the weather is changing for the better. We have been cooped up inside for far too long and now it’s time to enjoy what our beautiful city has to offer! Physical activity … Continue reading
When minimalist running comes into the conversation, I’m often faced with the same response: “Yes, I do that. I minimally run. I probably go for about one or two runs a month!” Ha ha, very funny. But let’s be real for a second. I am frequently asked what exactly is minimalist running and what is my opinion on it? Well, … Continue reading
Congratulations to those who participated in the Vancouver Triathlon on July 3rd in Vancouver, BC! This race is part of the Western Subaru Triathlon Series and is known as one of the “Top 10 Urban Triathlons on the Planet!” We watched as over 800 athletes lined up at various times along the waters edge at Spanish Banks waiting for the … Continue reading
Congratulations to all of you who participated in the Scotiabank Half Marathon this past Sunday! It was a gorgeous day and it was great to see how many dedicated people were out there having fun. The best part is, we raised money for a good cause while getting some great exercise 🙂 Remember – Stretch out, eat nutritiously and drink lots … Continue reading
For my first real blog posting EVER, I’ve decided to start by discussing an article, referred to as The Manga Report, that has been very influential in the Chiropractic world in terms of our acceptance and effectiveness. This particular article talks about low back pain, however it is important to know that it has helped open up the doors for … Continue reading