Want to get customized foot support while also improving your posture and reducing back pain? Chiropractors in Vancouver can help with both! As licensed professionals, chiropractors are qualified to create custom-made orthotic insoles just for you. Whether you have foot, knee, hip, or lower back issues, orthotics can provide targeted support. But here’s the secret […]
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Written by Dr. Marcus Wong A recent research study was done by Dr. Craig J Coghlin, Dr. Bryan D Myles, and Dr. Scott D Howitt to assess the ability of parents/guardian identifying concussion symptoms in their children from sports injuries. The study was done with parents/guardians of Bantam-aged minor hockey league athletes volunteered fro […]
Written by Dr. Marcus Wong. This past week, I have treated a patient who just gave birth to a baby girl, and she asked me several questions regarding infant care and sign/symptoms of concern about infant development of the spine. This got me thinking about my next post for this week, and I believe […]
Written by Dr. Marcus Wong In the light of the 2014 Winter Olympics I think this is a good topic to discuss. During the past hockey seasons, many injured patients has injured their groin from playing hockey. As many people who watches hockey realize that groin injury is a very common thing, and can affect […]
Dysfunction in the sacroiliac joint (SIJ), located in the pelvis, is thought to be a possible cause of sciatica, resulting in back pain that radiates down the leg and below the knee. Scientists have questioned what the best treatment option is for patients with SIJ-related leg pain. In a recent study, researchers compared three treatment […]
Chiropractic adjustments were just as effective as epidural injections for patients with back pain in a new study — without the risks and at lower cost. The findings show that chiropractic can significantly reduce pain in patients with lumbar disc herniation, and is less expensive than medical treatment. Lumbar epidural injections are frequently used for […]
Nearly a third of Americans have high blood pressure, putting them at risk for heart disease, stroke, and number of health conditions. While medication is the primary treatment for hypertension, there are several non-pharmaceutical ways to manage high blood pressure including, stress reduction, weight loss, and diet changes. Now, a growing body of research suggests […]
Written by Dr. Marcus Wong The knee is a very complex structure of our body leading to a lot of pain after increase exercise or motions. This is due to the fact that not every individual train their knees properly which can lead to problems even with everyday activities. As we age our knees become […]
Written by Dr. Marcus Wong The sun is finally out and it looks like its here to stay!!! Many people start to dust off their golf bags if they haven’t done so already. Some even started hitting balls at the driving range already couple months ago in the rain and cold breezy weather of Vancouver. […]
Written by Dr. Marcus Wong As the summer is officially here, and school is almost done for the year. Many families and people are planning their long awaited trips around the world. This usually means numerous hours stuck and cramped into the airplane for many hours. Comfort is not usually the first word that […]