It’s amazing how many people I talk to suffer from neck pain. And strangely, statistics show about 60% more women are likely to develop neck pain than men. According to an article from the Mayo Clinic, most neck pain is associated with poor posture combined with age-related wear and tear. To help prevent neck pain, Read More …

Like massage, chiropractic adjustments can help relieve neck and back pain, headaches, and can improve mobility and range of motion. According to the Canadian Chiropractic Association, approximately 4.5 million Canadians visit a chiropractor each year. Dr. Rick Hawthorne, who’s office is on Government Street in Penticton and has been practicing for 27 years, has explained Read More …

I find it interesting speaking with some of the seniors in our community. Many talk about how the ‘golden years’ often turn out not being so ‘golden’ after all, quite often due to declining health and mobility. As someone in their 50’s, I am starting to look farther ahead to my own future and am Read More …

We are all aware of the seriousness and the effects of a stroke… The Heart and Stroke Foundation provides the following information. It can leave one side of your body paralyzed or weakened. This poses challenges to your independence. Stroke can affect muscles in your arms, legs, hands and feet. The muscles can shorten and Read More …

The back massage is customarily the first thing that comes to mind when you think of getting a massage. Our backs get strained and sore from all the things we do in our lives so it usually needs the most attention when it comes to pain relief. One thing we don’t think of as often Read More …