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Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Patient of the Day: Chiropractic Treats Lower Back Pain

Patient of the Day: 65 yr old active male complaining of chronic recurring low back discomfort. Low grade but irritating. Examination reveals postural & spinal mis-alingment (left SI joint, L4-L5) with protective muscle spasm. Recommendation to include chiropractic adjustments, registered massage therapy & once symptoms subside personal training for balance & rehabilitation.
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Have questions about Chiropractic & Massage Therapy in Vancouver & how these therapies can help with your lower back pain please contact our office at 604-733-7744. 


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Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Dr. Michael Horowitz's Stretch of the Day Series

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Welcome to The Stretch of the Day Series, brought to you by Hycroft Chiropractic & Massage in Vancouver & Dr. Michael Horowitz. Each session is intended to provide you a Stretch of the Day, one of Dr. Michael’s favourite stretches, helping you release stress & tension from the most commonly stored spots in the body.
Stretching is an important component of Spinal Hygiene.  Along with regular physical exercise, stretching and Chiropractic Spinal Check-Ups: help keep your body flexible, in proper alignment and in top physical form. For more information of stretching & how to keep your spine flexible & healthy, please contact Dr. Michael Horowitz in Vancouver. Call 604-733-7744 or visit our website at www.vancouverchiropractic.net.
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Stretches of the Neck & Shoulders


Stretches of the Chest & Arms


 Stretches of the Back & Torso


Stretches of the Lower Limbs

 

Great Exercises for the Body

  • Skipping Rope!
  • Swimming!
  • Hiking!
  • Walking, Jogging & Running!
  • Bicycling!
  • Rollerblading!
Want more information on stretching & exercices?
More info on how to keep your spine flexible & healthy?
Call us at 604-733-7744! 
Please consult your doctor of chiropractic for more specific recommendations concerning the perfect activity & stretch routine for your needs.
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Friday, April 8, 2011

Sciatica Treatment in Vancouver

Sciatica Pain in Vancouver

Sciatica (or sciatic neuritis) is a set of symptoms including pain that may be caused by general compression and/or irritation of one of five nerve roots that give rise to the sciatic nerve, or by compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve itself. The pain is felt in the lower back, buttock, and/or various parts of the leg and foot. In addition to pain, which is sometimes severe, there may be numbness, muscular weakness, pins and needles or tingling and difficulty in moving or controlling the leg. Typically, the symptoms are only felt on one side of the body.

Although sciatica is a relatively common form of low back pain and leg pain, the true meaning of the term is often misunderstood. Sciatica is a set of symptoms rather than a diagnosis for what is irritating the root of the nerve, causing the pain. This point is important, because treatment for sciatica or sciatic symptoms will often be different, depending upon the underlying cause of the symptoms.

Lower Back Pain, Neck Pain, Headaches, Migraines, Scoliosis, Sciatica, Slipped Disc, Herniated Disc, Pinched Nerve, Whiplash, Rib Pain, Elbow Pain, Wrist & Hand Pain, Shoulder Pain, TMJ Pain, SI Joint Pain, IlioTibial Band Pain, Vancouver Chiropractic

Vancouver Chiropractic & Vancouver Massage Therapy services are provided by Dr. Michael Horowtiz & Associates. Our mission is to serve you better with a hands on approach to wellness & healing. Call us at 604-733-7744 so we can help!

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Scoliosis Treatment in Vancouver

Scoliosis Treatment in Vancouver

Scoliosis (from Greek: skolíōsis meaning "crooked") is a medical condition in which a person's spine is curved from side to side, shaped like an "s", and may also be rotated. To adults it can be very painful. It is an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine. On an x-ray, viewed from the rear, the spine of an individual with a typical scoliosis may look more like an "S" or a "C" than a straight line. It is typically classified as congenital (caused by vertebral anomalies present at birth), idiopathic (sub-classified as infantile, juvenile, adolescent, or adult according to when onset occurred) or as neuromuscular, having developed as a secondary symptom of another condition, such as spina bifida, cerebral palsy, spinal muscular atrophy or due to physical trauma.

Scoliosis is abnormal lateral and rotational curvature of the vertebral column. Depending on the etiology, there may be one curve, or primary and secondary compensatory curves; scoliosis may be “fixed” as a result of muscle and/or bone deformity or “mobile” as a result of unequal muscle contraction.

Scoliosis predisposes individuals to back pain, headache, and other posture-related disorders. In rare, severe cases, the curvature can lead to difficulty breathing or heart problems due to a lack of space from the deformed ribcage. A scoliosis is classified based on an angle measurement taken from a full spine x-ray.

Vancouver Chiropractic & Vancouver Massage Therapy services are provided by Dr. Michael Horowtiz & Associates. Our mission is to serve you better with a hands on approach to wellness & healing. Call us at 604-733-7744 so we can help!
Lower Back Pain, Neck Pain, Headaches, Migraines, Scoliosis, Sciatica, Slipped Disc, Herniated Disc, Pinched Nerve, Whiplash, Rib Pain, Elbow Pain, Wrist & Hand Pain, Shoulder Pain, TMJ Pain, SI Joint Pain, IlioTibial Band Pain, Vancouver Chiropractic

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Thursday, April 7, 2011

SI joint Treatment in Vancouver

SI Joint Vancouver, Sacro Iliac Joint Vancouver TreatmentThe sacroiliac joint or SI joint is the joint between the sacrum, at the base of the spine and the ilium of the pelvis, which are joined by ligaments. It is a strong, weightbearing synovial joint with irregular elevations and depressions that produce interlocking of the two bones. The human body has two sacroiliac joints: a left and a right joint that often match individually but are highly variable from person to person.

Pain may be caused by sacroiliitis, or an inflammation of the sacroiliac joint(s) or SI joint, a potential cause of low back pain. With sacroiliitis, the individual may experience pain in the low back, buttocks and thighs, and may also have other symptoms of a rheumatic condition such as inflammation in the eyes or psoriasis. Another related condition of the sacroiliac joint is called sacroiliac joint dysfunction (also termed SI joint dysfunction). While SI joint dysfunction may cause low back and sometimes leg pain from inflammation of the sacroiliac joint, some believe that sacroiliac joint dysfunction (also called syndrome) differs from sacroiliitis. The origin of the dysfunction is thought to be a problem with the normal movement of the sacroiliac joints (too much or too little movement in the joint) while sacroilitis (literally inflammation of the sacroiliac joint or SI joint) is usually caused by one of the connective tissue diseases (e.g. ankylosing spondylitis, psoriasis).

Lower Back Pain, Neck Pain, Headaches, Migraines, Scoliosis, Sciatica, Slipped Disc, Herniated Disc, Pinched Nerve, Whiplash, Rib Pain, Elbow Pain, Wrist & Hand Pain, Shoulder Pain, TMJ Pain, SI Joint Pain, IlioTibial Band Pain, Vancouver Chiropractic


SI Joint Pain (Sacro Iliac Joint Syndrome) VancouverVancouver Chiropractic & Vancouver Massage Therapy services are provided by Dr. Michael Horowtiz & Associates. Our mission is to serve you better with a hands on approach to wellness & healing. Call us at 604-733-7744 so we can help!

Have your questions about SI Joint Pain (Sacro Iliac Joint Pain) in Vancouver answered by Dr. Michael Horowitz, by filling out the form below:

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TMJ Treatment in Vancouver

TMJ Syndrome, TemporMandibular Joint Pain Vancouver

The temporomandibular joint is the joint of the jaw and is frequently referred to as TMJ. There are two TMJs, one on either side, working in unison. The name is derived from the two bones which form the joint: the upper temporal bone which is part of the cranium (skull), and the lower jaw bone called the mandible. The unique feature of the TMJs is the articular disc. The disc is composed of fibrocartilagenous tissue (like the firm and flexible elastic cartilage of the ear) which is positioned between the two bones that form the joint. The TMJs are one of the only synovial joints in the human body with an articular disc, another being the sternoclavicular joint. The disc divides each joint into two. The lower joint compartment formed by the mandible and the articular disc is involved in rotational movement (opening and closing movements). The upper joint compartment formed by the articular disk and the temporal bone is involved in translational movements (sliding the lower jaw forward or side to side). The part of the mandible which mates to the under-surface of the disc is the condyle and the part of the temporal bone which mates to the upper surface of the disk is the glenoid (or mandibular) fossa.

Pain or dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint is commonly referred to as "TMJ", when in fact, TMJ is really the name of the joint, and Temporomandibular joint disorder (or dysfunction) is abbreviated TMD. This term is used to refer to a group of problems involving the TMJs and the muscles, tendons, ligaments, blood vessels, and other tissues associated with them. Some practitioners might include the neck, the back and even the whole body in describing problems with the TMJs.

Vancouver Chiropractic & Vancouver Massage Therapy services are provided by Dr. Michael Horowtiz & Associates. Our mission is to serve you better with a hands on approach to wellness & healing. Call us at 604-733-7744 so we can help!

Lower Back Pain, Neck Pain, Headaches, Migraines, Scoliosis, Sciatica, Slipped Disc, Herniated Disc, Pinched Nerve, Whiplash, Rib Pain, Elbow Pain, Wrist & Hand Pain, Shoulder Pain, TMJ Pain, SI Joint Pain, IlioTibial Band Pain, Vancouver Chiropractic

Have your questions about TMJ (TemporMandibular Joint Syndrome) in Vancouver answered by Dr. Michael Horowitz, by filling out the form below:

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Dr. Michael Horowitz's Stretch of the Day Series

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Welcome to Dr. Michael’s-Stretch-Series, brought to you by Hycroft Chiropractic & Massage in Vancouver & Dr. Michael Horowitz. Each session is intended to provide you a Stretch of the Day, one of Dr. Michael’s favourite stretches, helping you release stress & tension from the most commonly stored spots in the body.

Stretching is an important component of Spinal Hygiene. Along with regular physical exercise, stretching and Chiropractic Spinal Check-Ups: help keep your body flexible, in proper alignment and in top physical form. For more information of stretching & how to keep your spine flexible & healthy, please contact Dr. Michael Horowitz in Vancouver. Call 604-733-7744 or visit our website at www.vancouverchiropractic.net.

Pits & Rolls E Vancouver

Stretches of the Neck & Shoulders



Stretches of the Chest & Arms


Stretches of the Back & Torso


Stretches of the Lower Limbs


Great Exercises for the Body

  • Skipping Rope!
  • Swimming!
  • Hiking!
  • Walking, Jogging & Running!
  • Bicycling!
  • Rollerblading!

Want more information on stretching & exercices?

More info on how to keep your spine flexible & healthy?

Call us at 604-733-7744!

Visit us online at www.vancouverchiropractic.net, www.massage-therapy-vancouver.com, or www.vancouverorthotics.ca.

Please consult your doctor of chiropractic for more specific recommendations concerning the perfect activity & stretch routine for your needs.
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