Langley Chiropractor Blog
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!
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.
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.
Backpack Basics:How to Wear It Right to avoid back pain
As the back-to-school season approaches, parents and kids are gearing up for another year of learning. One essential item on every student's list is a backpack. However, what many may not realize is that an ill-fitting or improperly packed backpack can lead to back pain and discomfort, especially for younger children.
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.
Exercises for Less Pain & Better Posture - Level 2
Are you struggling with headaches, shoulder tension, or back pain? Your posture might be the hidden culprit behind these common discomforts. In our latest video, Dr. Robin shares a series of simple yet effective exercises designed to improve your posture and alleviate pain. This is a great follow up and complement to our 2022 video - Exercises for neck pain & better posture.
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.
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.