Improve Your Posture With the Y T W Exercise The YTW exercise (or Y T W exercise) is the perfect place to start that exercise regime you’ve been meaning to get to. What is the YTW exercise you ask? The name for this exercise is very literal as the exercise itself puts your body in positions that form a “Y”, “T” and a “W”. Have you been struggling with ongoing neck, shoulder, and back pain? You know deep down that you need to take better care of yourself, but you don’t know where to start. You feel slouched and tired, bent over your device most of the day or taking care of kids. If this sound ..read more

Migraine Headaches and How a Chiropractor May Be Able to Help Chiropractor for migraines? Yes! According to the Migraine Health Foundation, approximately 1 out of 8 people worldwide suffer from a migraine headache. Besides back pain, headaches are one of the top ailments chiropractors treat.  Although you can have the occasional migraine headache, chronic headaches can seriously affect your quality of life. Losing your ability to sleep can make you unproductive during your daily life. This can impact your mental and physical well-being.  While many factors can contribute to migraine ..read more

Simple Exercises to Improve Posture Problems Caused by Technology Use Do you catch yourself spending mindless hours scrolling social media, thinking, “I have to start doing posture exercises soon”? What do you think made you come to that realization? Most likely, your upper back or neck gave you pain signals, telling you to ease your rounded shoulders, sit up straight, and reduce the painful pull on your joints, ligaments and muscles. Poor posture has a lot of health implications. Not only have bad posture habits been linked to pain and fatigue, but they can also affect our mental outlook. The ..read more

A Patient’s Guide to Sciatic Nerve Flossing Sciatica nerve flossing is an exercise strategy that can help relieve sciatica pain. It works by stretching and mobilizing the sciatic nerve, which runs from your lower back down through your leg. This article will cover the what, why and how of sciatica nerve flossing to help you get the most out of the pain-soothing technique. Simply, sciatica nerve flossing involves gently stretching and moving the sciatic nerve while sitting with proper support. The technique works by increasing circulation around the tight nerves, allowing them to move freely an ..read more

9 Skills and Qualities Needed to Become a Good Chiropractor Whether you are a new patient to Mind Body Spine or have been with us long-term, at some point in your healing journey, you may have wondered about how to become a chiropractor. So, what does it take to become a Doctor of Chiropractic? Chiropractic care has emerged as a vital component of the healthcare system, promoting holistic well-being and natural healing. Chiropractors are trained professionals who specialize in diagnosing and treating neuro-musculoskeletal disorders, with a focus on the spine and its impact on overall health.&n ..read more

A Guide to Disc Bulges and How You Can Keep Yours Under Control Ouch, that hurts! Your favourite chiropractor in Victoria says you shouldn’t ignore your back pain, especially if it comes from your lower back or neck, as it may be a disc bulge. It might be tempting to ignore back pain, especially if you feel it regularly, but doing so could set you up for a lifetime of discomfort.  In this blog, we’ll discuss what causes a bulging disc and why it is essential to seek treatment to prevent them from getting worse. From the causes of bulging discs to bulging disc exercises and finding out if ..read more

Effective SCM Stretches for Alleviating Tension and Neck Pain If you’ve ever experienced sore or tense neck muscles, you’ll know that the pain and restricted movement can impact your daily life. The good news is that tension in neck muscles, such as the sternocleidomastoid, can be reduced and even prevented with a simple stretching routine. The sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle is a major component of the neck, connecting the collarbone and shoulder to the back of the head. It plays an important role in controlling head movements, so keeping it flexible is essential for maintaining good posture ..read more

Is Poor Posture Causing You Pain? Forward neck and head posture has become commonplace within modern-day living and working.  People are spending longer periods of time bending over a cell phone, tablet, or computer screen. While these electronic devices are wonderful pieces of technology, forward head posture can disrupt your normal body alignment.  This can be painful and cause a variety of side effects and without intervention, your overall health may decline over time.  But what else can cause forward neck and head posture? More importantly, can you correct your poor posture ..read more

How Chiropractors Can Diagnose Muscle Strains and Much More Muscle strain is a commonly occurring injury of the musculoskeletal system, especially in Victoria, BC, with the number of active people we have!  Muscle strains, or pulled muscles, often occur after repetitive movements, dehydration, fatigue, not warming up properly or performing an exercise incorrectly.  Chiropractic care, once primarily known for spinal manipulations, has become increasingly popular recently as a means of maintaining one’s overall health. But what exactly does a chiropractor do? And how can a chiropractor ..read more

Does Spinal Decompression Therapy Improve Your Health?   Experiencing neck and back pain is never fun, whether it’s from overdoing it in the gym, injuring yourself or from a long-term chronic issue.  However it occurred, spinal decompression therapy may be the right solution to relieve your back pain. Of course, when it comes to any kind of spinal injury, it is always best to seek professional guidance with a Victoria BC chiropractor so you don’t risk further injuring yourself.  The use of motorized spinal decompression or traction tables has grown in popularity as a way to prov ..read more