Are your sources reliable?
May 16, 2013 / 5:00 am
The recent tragedy at the Boston Marathon was very interesting from an information point of view for two main reasons. The first one was the incredible flow rate of information that was being produced; people all over the world knew about the events as they were unfolding in real time. Part of...
Assessment and treatment of headaches
Apr 4, 2013 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed One of the most common conditions that patients present to chiropractors with is headaches. Headaches are prolific through society and billions are spent each year on treatment with painkillers and muscle relaxants. Usage of ibuprofen, acetaminophen and...
Simple things with powerful effects
Mar 21, 2013 / 5:00 am
This past winter has seen me become something of a slow cooker enthusiast. Not only are you able to make healthy, hearty meals quickly, the smell you arrive to after work after something has been cooking for 10 hours is unbeatable! I am by no means a top notch chef, however I have found that...
Finding the balance
Mar 7, 2013 / 5:00 am
I have a confession to make. I don’t really like going to the gym anymore. Now don’t get me wrong, I love, love to exercise. I am one of the lucky people who literally can’t go through the day without doing some form of pretty strenuous activity whether it is running, biking,...
From injury to performance
Feb 21, 2013 / 5:00 am
In my practice I see a mixture of acute and chronic injuries with my patients. Having been in practice for several years now in Kelowna, I have had the pleasure of seeing many patients who enjoy more dangerous pursuits on a repeat basis for different injuries. When dealing with acute injuries...
Fix your own back
Feb 7, 2013 / 5:00 am
Chiropractors are synonymous with treating back and neck pain. We are not the only profession that treats these types of injuries as physiotherapists, massage therapists, acupuncturists and others will also see patients with similar complaints. No matter whom you prefer to see for treatment of...
Effect of pain on function
Nov 29, 2012 / 5:00 am
Most of the time when we hear of pain we think of an injury or something bad happening. It may sound odd to hear this, but pain can actually be a good thing to experience. Our nervous system is hardwired with nerve fibers and when working properly, it detects pain or potential hazard that could...
Why is my hand numb?
Nov 1, 2012 / 5:00 am
One of the more common problems that I see in my office on a day to day basis is a patient with pain and numbness into an arm and hand. With ready access to the internet, patients will narrow down what the problem could be and will often end up under my care. Upon taking a patient’s...
Mixing pain medication with exercise
Oct 18, 2012 / 5:00 am
On Thanksgiving weekend I joined thousands of runners in Victoria for a ½ marathon on a cloudless, windless and temperate Sunday morning along a wonderful Oceanside course. Thousands more were right here in Kelowna for the Okanagan marathon in what was by all accounts a glorious day as...
We are designed to move
Oct 4, 2012 / 5:00 am
Over the last several months, more research has been produced about how sitting for long stretches is bad for our health. Over a year ago, I submitted a column in this very space talking about how sitting can cause mechanical problems such as Upper Cross Syndrome and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome....
Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization
Sep 20, 2012 / 5:00 am
Hello and thanks for reading after a summer hiatus where I enjoyed a typically lovely Okanagan summer. I managed to do quite of bit of travelling through the province, exploring places I had never been to before. What a wonderful place! As fall approaches, my attention again turns towards...
Eating to lose weight
Jun 28, 2012 / 5:00 am
After my last article regarding the HCG diet, I received a lot of feedback about it on both sides of the fence. One of the topics I thought deserved a little more attention was what I believed was an effective strategy for weight loss, since I am clearly skeptical about the long term success of...
Dissecting the HCG diet
May 31, 2012 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed A few years ago the HCG diet gained significant popularity in the United States and has more recently spiked in popularity here in the Okanagan. Like most plans, this is not the first appearance of the HCG diet. In fact, this exact diet was first...
Resolving plantar fasciitis
May 17, 2012 / 5:00 am
Following up my previous article about dealing with foot pain, this column will take a closer look at plantar fasciitis, which is a very painful and frustrating condition, but can be effectively treated with smart strategies. Photo: Contributed Plantar fasciitis is an...
Fixing that pain in the foot
May 6, 2012 / 5:00 am
(Photo: Flickr user, yuki55) It may surprise readers that one of the most common injuries I see at KLO Chiropractic Centre is foot pain. Most of the foot related problems that I see are muscle, tendon or nerve based pain. Many people get foot pain with an increase in...
Do I need x-rays?
Apr 19, 2012 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed - (Photo: Flickr user, neckandback) This is a question I hear almost daily in my office from existing and new patients. Most current clinical guidelines recommend (and this is my clinical opinion) that the majority of back and neck pain patients do not...
Setting up your office workstation
Apr 5, 2012 / 5:00 am
Humans have been around for thousands and thousands of years and there is some definite evidence both medically and historically that we are literally built to move. Sedentary office positions for the majority of humans have only been in existence for the last 50-60 years. Recent research has...
Injury prevention in running
Mar 8, 2012 / 5:00 am
With running season starting up around the Okanagan Valley many athletes and weekend warriors are ramping up their activities and getting themselves ready for races. The increase in activity is naturally followed by an increase in running related injuries with horrible sounding maladies...
Detoxification through movement
Feb 23, 2012 / 5:00 am
Many people have the urge to undertake a cleanse or detoxification program as a means to kick-start a weight loss goal. The diet recommendations that accompany many of the detoxification programs virtually assure the participant will be consuming fewer calories than normal through fasting, meal...
Chocolate milk: recovery drink
Feb 9, 2012 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed - (Photo: Flickr user, anthimeria) Okay, first things first. I LOVE the taste of chocolate milk, it is delicious. That being said I have never confused it with being a particularly healthy or low calorie beverage option. Often times, the inspiration for...
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