Langley Chiropractor Blog
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.
Welcome Lifeforce Chiropractic & Dr. Ken Mikkelsen Patients
Dear Lifeforce Proactive Chiropractic Patients, Like many of you, we were saddened and shocked to hear about Ken’s passing. He was a big part of the Langley Chiropractic community for many years. We reached out to his family & team and offered to help in any way we could. As the Lifeforce clinic closed, they wanted to make sure his patients were well taken care of and transferred all files to our clinic so we could continue Ken’s legacy of high quality patient centred chiropractic care.
5 Benefits of Working with a Chiropractor During Pregnancy
Chiropractic during pregnancy is safe, offering numerous benefits to mom & baby. Learn how prenatal chiropractic can help get you comfortable & prepared.
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.
Lifting & Holding your baby without Back Pain
If you're caring for a new baby, it can be challenging on your shoulders, your neck, and your lower back. Luckily, there are a few changes you can make to how you carry, lift, and feed your baby that can go a long way.
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
Exercising With Health Challenges @ Live Well Langley
Are you interested in getting started with exercise but worried that your health problems might stand in the way? I'm Dr. Jody Freedman, a chiropractor at Willowbrook Chiropractic here in Langley. Today, I'm at Live Well Exercise Clinic in Langley, joined by Sarah Gilbert, CEO and founder of Live Well.
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.
4 Benefits of Getting Chiropractic for Shoulder Pain
Chiropractic offers many benefits for shoulder pain, including reduced pain and improved joint and soft tissue health and strength.
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.
Chiropractor’s holiday gift guide 2023
Happy holidays. It's that time of year again when we share our chiropractor's gift guide. Today, we're going to share a few products that we recommend to our patients, which you can either add to your wish-list or give to your loved ones.
All About: Disc Herniations In Your Low Back
If you're suffering from low back pain or leg pain, you might be wondering, could this be a low back disc herniation? And what does that even mean?
Congrats to both Dr. Armstrong & Dr. Freedman
Congrats to both Dr. Armstrong & Dr. Freedman for being recognized for their volunteer work & patient education videos by the BC Chiropractic Association in their 2023 Annual report.
How Chiropractic Can Treat & Heal a Herniated Disc Safely
Chiropractic is an effective way to treat disc herniations & get lasting results, including comfort, full range of motion, & flexibility within the spine.