Langley Chiropractor Blog
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
Low Back Pain and Breathing: What is the connection?
If you suffer from low back pain you are familiar with the feelings – stiffness, shooting pain, weak core, difficulty sitting or standing for long periods, figuring out how to tie your own shoes etc. Recently another side effect has come to light – the inability to take a full and healthy breath.
What’s the best position to sleep in? (and other sleep questions)
Are you waking up stiff and sore? Feeling like your mattress and pillow might be contributing to your back or neck pain? Not a day goes by in our practice where we don’t get asked about sleep and back pain. The reality is we spend a lot of time sleeping, and our position and bed can make a big impact. This is a big topic but let’s try and tackle a few of our patients’ most asked sleep questions:
How to lift your kids without hurting your back.
We see it over and over in our practice … A new parent with back pain, navigating the world of lifting car seats, putting a sleeping baby in a crib with out waking them, or wrestling a thrashing toddler into their stroller.
Core Exercises - Where do I start?
Have you been told you need to strengthen your core? Have you heard core exercises are helpful for back pain and think it might be part of the solution for you? The internet is full of "core exercise" but it can be tricky to figure out what is the safest and most effective.
2021 Chiropractic Holiday Hours
We’re here to help throughout the entire holiday season. Here’s a a few dates to note.
Chiropractor’s Holiday Gift Guide 2021
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 2022.
8000 steps a day might be the sweet spot for longevity!
Two recent studies suggest the sweet spot for longevity lies around 7,000 to 8,000 daily steps or about 30 to 45 minutes of exercise most days.
Pack it light, wear it right – Backpack Health
It’s that time of year again, the students are back to the books and the rest of us are getting our minds back into work. Many of us are carrying heavy loads back and forth during our day.
We’re back to regular hours!
We’re back to regular hours but with some reduced capacity to accommodate enhanced cleaning & manage the number of people in the office. Online booking is available for existing patients (willowbrook.janeapp.com). New patients, please call to book at this time (604-530-0530). Please call the office at (604-530-0530) or email clinic@willowbrookchiropractic.com if you need help with booking.
Ergonomic Desk Set up
Did you know that for many years Dr. Freedman consulted with individuals and companies about workplace ergonomics?
Yoga in Langley
Did you know that yoga has been shown to be effective in the treatment of chronic/long term low back pain? We often get questions about where to go for yoga in Langley.
