Langley Chiropractor Blog

Gentle Yoga for Stress & Tension Relief
Holiday stress already building? Take a few minutes today to check in with your body, release some tension, and calm your mind.

Simple Band Exercises for the Upper Body
Looking to strengthen your upper body or recover from an injury? Want a simple program you can do from home to start the new year right? Resistance bands are a fantastic tool to help you get started!

Using your Insurance Benefits
Are you making the most of your Chiropractic benefits? Dr. Robin Armstrong from Willowbrook Chiropractic shares valuable tips on insurance coverage, direct billing, and reimbursement.

Happy Hips 2: Your Advanced Hip Mobility Routine
Are your hips feeling tight and achy? Tune in to Dr. Robin's advanced hip mobility routine for exercises that improve flexibility and strength. Watch now and give your hips the care they deserve!

Laser Therapy: What a Treatment Looks Like
It starts with meeting with one of our chiropractors to assess if you are a candidate for laser. The goal of the laser is to increase blood flow to the area, decrease inflammation, decrease pain, and increase the healing process

Laser Therapy Explained: How it Works & What it Treats
Are you curious about Cold Laser Therapy? Dr. Robin dives into how laser therapy can reduce inflammation and promote healing for arthritic knees, achy shoulders, and back or neck pain that doesn't respond to other treatments.

Choosing the Right Mattress @ Sleep Shop Langley
Are you struggling to find the right mattress? Dr. Jody and Farouq Manji from Sleepshop discuss the different types of mattresses, the importance of sleep positions, and the pros and cons of each option.

Step Into Comfort: Choosing Foot Shaped Shoes to Decrease pain
Do you suffer from foot pain or discomfort when wearing certain shoes? You might be surprised to learn that the design of your shoes could be the culprit. Let’s delve into the differences between typical shoes and foot-shaped shoes, shedding light on how our footwear choices impact our foot health.

Understanding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Symptoms & Solutions
Do you experience wrist pain, hand numbness, or tingling? You might be suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome.

Unlock Your Upper Back: Thoracic Mobility Routine
Are you experiencing tension and pain in your upper back? In our latest video Dr. Robin shares effective exercises to help you find relief. From using rolled-up towels to practicing various stretches, Dr. Robin provides practical tips to mobilize your thoracic spine and alleviate discomfort.

Shoulder Pain Detective: How we Treat your Shoulder Pain
Struggling with shoulder pain? In this week’s video, Dr. Robin dives into the complexities of diagnosing and treating shoulder discomfort.

Should I use Heat or Ice?
So you've hurt your back and you want relief fast - what do you reach for ice or heat? This is an age old question and the answer is starting to change. Dr. Robin Armstrong, your chiropractor at Willowbrook Chiropractic in Langley, discusses which is better: heat or ice when you have a new injury.

Why Does it Hurt? Understanding Pain
Have you ever experienced a tension headache after a stressful day, or noticed that you are achy and sore after a bad night of sleep? Pain is not as straightforward as: you cut your knee, then you heal from that cut, and then the pain goes away. Sometimes the pain can come and go. Sometimes the pain can return even though you are still healing as you should.

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.

All About: Rib & Shoulder Blade Pain
Do you suffer from a nagging, burning, painful spot near your shoulder blade on your back? Maybe it's hard for you to take deep breaths sometimes. Maybe you're experiencing some wrapping chest pain. What you might be feeling is an irritation of the ribs where they meet the spine.

Back Pain Detective: How We Solve Your Neck Pain
Do you suffer from neck pain or headaches? If so, you might be wondering what chiropractic treatment looks like. Chiropractic treatment can involve various techniques, depending on the individual's specific needs.

Back Pain Detective: How We Solve Your Low Back Pain
As a chiropractor at Willowbrook Chiropractic in Langley, I'm often asked what techniques we use to treat low back pain. To begin with, we start with a thorough history and examination to identify the source and cause of the problem. From there, we can make decisions about the best treatment techniques for each individual.

Overcoming an Ankle Sprain
A rolled ankle is something we often encounter in our practice, typically a few weeks post-incident. So, after weeks of compensating, limping, and walking awkwardly, individuals frequently approach us with back pain, knee pain, or hip pain. Check out the video to see what can be done about ankle sprains.

Managing Back Pain during Pregnancy
If you or someone you care about is experiencing back pain during your pregnancy, you're not alone. But the good news is, there are things we can do to help you get out of pain while your pregnant.

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