Langley Chiropractor Blog
Preventing Golf Injuries @ Langley Golf Academy
Most golfers are likely to experience back pain at some point in their golfing careers. That may be you right now. In this week’s video, Dr. Jody is at the Langley Golf Academy with Tyler Roope, Director of Instruction where they talk about preventing low back pain when golfing.
4 Exercises For Shoulder Pain
If you’re having shoulder pain or received a diagnosis of Shoulder Impingement or Rotator cuff Impingement, have a look at this video for tips to help
Movement Snacks To Improve Your Health
Are you a reluctant exerciser? This is the time of year when people are starting to make exercise and fitness goals but not all of us have the time or frankly even the motivation to achieve those fitness goals. In this week’s video, Dr. Armstrong talks about a shortcut called Movement Snacks to help us achieve our exercise goals.
3 Ways to stay fit Indoors in Langley this Winter.
Are you struggling to keep active once the rain starts? Do you want to keep walking but don’t love the heavy rain, darkness & slippery snow? In this week’s video & email we discuss the many options we have in Langley to keep active and moving inside this winter.
Pickleball Warm Up To Prevent Injury
With cooler temperatures and cleaner air, we know you are excited to get out on the pickleball courts again … but stop! A proper warm-up is crucial before stepping onto the court to prevent injuries and enhance your game. Before your next match, check out Dr. Armstrong’s dynamic warm-up routine.
Morning Stretch Routine
What if you could start off your day feeling loose, mobile, and ready to move? Check out Dr. Armstrong’s morning stretch routine video. She leads you through a short mobility routine to avoid that stiff & tight feeling so many of us experience in the mornings.
4 Exercises To Help Your Upper Back Hump
We often get a lot of questions about upper back humps, technically knows as a Dowager’s hump. You may have noticed this posture in your family members as they age or in yourself due to increased device or computer usage.
There can be many causes to a hump but when we see someone for this issue, we start by addressing the underlying causes of forward head posture. However, we can’t do all the work. Check out the video below for some ideas to get you started.
Prevent Shoulder Pain: Softball Warm Up For Your Spine
Whether you are a ball player, golfer, or love pickleball warming up your spine is essential to prevent shoulder pain & improve movement in the upper back. Check out Dr. Armstrong’s spinal warm up video and if pain is holding you back from doing what you love, some chiropractic treatment can also help.
Quick Stretch Break For Your Next Road Trip
If you're on a road trip and want to avoid back pain, there are a few simple things you can do to keep your back at ease. Check out our video for some great stretching tips when taking a break from driving.
Night Time Stretching Routine For A Great Sleep
Soreness or stiffness in the early morning or middle of the night? A pre-bed stretching routine might just be the answer you are looking for. Dr. Armstrong details a 5 minute routine for a great sleep in the video below.
10 Minute Seated Yoga For Back Pain
We got great feedback on Dr Armstrong’s first yoga video for low back pain, so she decided to make a second even more accessible seated yoga video. All you need is a chair on a non-slip surface, and you’re ready for your chair yoga session!
Seated & Standing Core Exercises
Our original core stability series (Core 1 + 2) are still two of our most popular videos, but our patients asked for a program that didn’t involve getting on and off the floor and could be done at work. Dr. Armstrong has returned with a new Core series that can be done seated and standing.
Getting Started with Fitness @ Brand Fitness Langley
Are you thinking about getting more exercise in your life, but you don’t know where to start? Dr. Jody headed a few kms down the road to chat with Marion Brand from Brand Fitness about strategies to get started with fitness.
Marion specializes in group fitness at her Langley studio for those over 50, and fun accessible workouts on her YouTube page for those of you who prefer to work out at home. Her 26,000 YouTube subscribers can’t be wrong.
Beginner Yoga for Low Back Pain
As our new years gift to you, please enjoy Dr. Armstrong’s 20 minute beginner yoga class for low back pain. In addition to being a Chiropractor, Dr. Armstrong has been a certified yoga instructor for almost 20 years and has taught many classes focused on helping people with back pain.
Chiropractor’s Holiday Gift Guide 2022
Are you still looking for the perfect gift for someone in your life? Or maybe the perfect gentle suggestion for yourself? Here are some of our picks for products that can help you feel good going into 2023.
Exercises for Neck Pain & Better Posture
Are you hoping to improve your upper body posture? Maybe keep your shoulders from rounding too much and your head too far forward.
Who needs Core Exercises?
You probably guessed the answer, but everyone needs Core Exercises! The muscles of our core not only support our back when bending, but also stabilize our trunk when we are using our arms, lifting, squatting, or any number of daily tasks. Good core strength makes almost everything we do easier.
Tips, Tricks & Stretches for the Desk Worker.
If you work at a computer for work or school, you know too well that it can often lead to aches and pains in the back of the neck, and the upper back, and maybe can even lead to headaches in the back of the skull.
We have created some tips, tricks and stretches to help alleviate some pain in those areas and to help stay out of pain:
Your Travel Mobility Routine
If you're planning any type of travel in the near future and you're concerned about your back and neck health, it is going to be important to think about how you can introduce movement into your journey. Here is some stretches for your neck, back and legs.
Don’t Let Travel Become a Pain in the Neck!
Are you planning a road trip or air travel, but you're worried about your neck and back pain getting worse, or maybe you're just looking to avoid developing any back or neck pain while you're traveling? Here are 5 tips for avoiding back and neck pain while you're traveling