Hello everyone.

Dr Brad Ivanchuk here. I am a Burlington, Ontario chiropractor at Life Chiropractic Centre on Guelph Line.

I am also Certified Posture Expert with the American Posture Institute.

The last 2 times we talked about Posture Quadrant #3; your lower back and pelvis.

This is the main stability quadrant of the entire posture system.

We learned that amongst many other things, lower back pain is one of the side-effects of a misaligned lower back and pelvis.

Today I have a very valuable bit of information for you especially if you suffer from back pain.

A 2004 research study (Apkarian,2004) demonstrated that patients with chronic lower back pain show 10 to 20 times more loss of gray matter (brain tissue) on MRI studies compared to a control group.

In other words, chronic lower back pain results in premature brain aging.

Your gray matter contains most of your brain’s neurons (nerve cells) and is responsible for things such as muscle control, seeing, hearing, speech, emotions and memory.

This study clearly demonstrated a direct link between spinal function and central nerve system function and revealed another huge benefit of maintaining a healthy and properly aligned posture system.

Please keep this in mind if you or anyone in your family is suffering from back pain.

No one can afford to lose their gray matter.

Life Chiropractic Centre is a family chiropractic and postural correction facility.
905 335 LIFE (5433).

Hello everyone.

Dr Brad Ivanchuk here.

I am a Burlington, Ontario chiropractor at Life Chiropractic Centre on Guelph Line.I am also Certified Posture Expert with the American Posture Institute.

Last time we talked about Posture Quadrant #3; your 5 lower lumbar vertebrae and your pelvis.

We learned how this is the main stability posture quadrant of your spine stabilizing you internally as well as externally.

Internally, it stabilizes your digestion, elimination and reproduction systems.

Externally, problems here will result in lower back pain, sciatica (leg pain), sacroiliac pain and balance issues.

Let’s talk about balance.

People with spinal alignment issues and posture distortions in PQ #3 stabilize themselves differently against gravity because they perceive their bodies less accurately.

Balance, equilibrium and coordination will thus suffer during activity.

Let’s think how important this would be for as toddler who is just starting to learn how to stand, walk and run.

Or elderly folk who already have a greater risk of stumbling and falling.

And chronic back pain patients are less sturdy on their feet because they have more overall postural sway and less overall postural control.

As you can see, a healthy properly aligned posture system has numerous benefits throughout your entire lifespan.

More on this next time but in the meantime if you have any questions about your own health or your children’s health, please call me at 905 335 LIFE (5433).

Remember that good posture is by design and not by circumstance.

Life Chiropractic Centre is a family chiropractic and postural correction facility serving Burlington for over 25 years.

Hello everyone.

Dr Brad Ivanchuk here.

I am a Burlington, Ontario chiropractor at Life Chiropractic Centre on Guelph Line.I am also Certified Posture Expert with the American Posture Institute.

Today we are going to learn why it is important to assess your structure/spinal alignment/posture when things do not seemto be going right on the inside.

Let’s take posture quadrant #3 for example … your 5 lower lumbar vertebrae and your pelvis.This is your main stability quadrant both externally and internally.

Internally, it stabilizes 3 things; your digestion, elimination and reproduction.

The most common posture distortion here is pelvic tilt or pelvic un-leveling.This is easy to check.

Stand in front of a mirror and rest your hands on your hips and compare one side to the other.

A misaligned pelvis means a misaligned digestive tract too.

When the digestive tract is misaligned, food cannot pass through comfortably and fluidly.

This will lead to cramping, indigestion, constipation ad even hemorrhoids.

Females may notice menstrual cramps, difficulties conceiving, and challenges during pregnancy and childbirth.

A misaligned pelvis will also cause weakness of the pelvic floor making it difficult for one to control the release of urine.

This can affect kids, adults, males and females both.

So when things don’t seem to be going right on the inside, the logical place to start is to assess your posture system.

Detailed posture scans are included in your free initial consultation here at Life Chiropractic Centre.

All you have to do is call us at 905 335 LIFE (5433).Remember that good posture is by design and not by circumstance.

Life Chiropractic Centre is a family chiropractic and postural correction facility.

Hello everyone.

Dr Brad Ivanchuk here. I am a Burlington, Ontario chiropractor at Life Chiropractic Centre on Guelph Line.

I am also a Certified Posture Expert with the American Posture Institute and a certified Personal Training Specialist with canfitpro.

Today we are going to talk about thoracic hyper-kyphosis or hump-back.

There are 4 important things that you need to know about this condition.

First of all, it is the most common posture distortion found in the second posture quadrant.

Secondly, at least 40% of elderly people present with this posture distortion.

Third, patients with hump-back are 3 ½ times more likely to end up in a nursing home.

And finally, a study in 2004 concluded that the most severe consequence of hump-back is early mortality and higher mortality rates due to atherosclerosis or heart disease.

In other words, this condition increases your risk of dying from a heart attack.

I am sure you can see the benefits of maintaining good alignment in this part of your spine.
But, let’s think about this also …. we know that forward head posture or tech neck will eventually cause hump-back if left undetected and uncorrected.

We also know that kids are interacting with technology at a much earlier age and that at least 34% of school-aged kids already present with some degree of tech neck.

This is why I encourage all parents to have their kids posture checked.
 
Nothing holds more true than the old saying … ‘as the twig is bent, so grows the tree.’

Remember that consultations at Life Chiropractic Centre are always free of charge and these include a detailed posture scan.

We offer this as a community service and the number to call to schedule an appointment for your children is 905 335 LIFE (5433).

Remember that good posture is by design and not by circumstance.

Life Chiropractic Centre is a family chiropractic and posture correction facility.
Serving families just like yours for over 25 years in Burlington, Ontario.

Hello everyone.

Dr Brad Ivanchuk here.

I am a Burlington, Ontario chiropractor at Life Chiropractic Centre on Guelph Line.
I am also a Certified Posture Expert and Postural Neurologist with the American Posture Institute.

Today we are going to talk about scoliosis because I have seen a couple of (teenaged) cases lately that did not have to get as bad as they did if there were early intervention.

I am going to give you 5 signs to look for so you can check your kids right at home.

Scoliosis is an abnormal spinal curve (usually an S-shaped curve) and the most common type will affect kids usually between 10 and 18 years of age, females more so than males.

So have your child stand in front of you (bare feet, underwear and arms at their side) and observe them from behind.

Look to see if … 1) shoulders are uneven, 2) one arm looks longer than the other (compare finger tips side to side), 3) hips are uneven, 4) the upper body tends to lean to one side, and   5) rib cage humps when they bend over to touch their toes.

Now, if even 1 of these signs are positive or present, then a more detailed investigation is required. And this is where I can help you.

Remember that our consultations are free of charge and these include a detailed posture scan.

This is by far the best place to start.

The phone number to call is 905 335 LIFE (5433) to schedule your appointment.

Remember too that good posture is by design and not by circumstance.

Hello everyone.

Dr Brad Ivanchuk here.

I am Burlington, Ontario chiropractor at Life Chiropractic Centre on Guelph Line.I am also a Certified Posture Expert with the American Posture Institute.

Today we are going to talk about our precious children and why every children should have a spinal and posture check-up.

According to our research at the API, 34% of kids now have forward head posture or tech neck.Other researchers have found that 65% of school-aged kids present with back pain due to postural distortions, and kids asyoung as 10 years of age are showing visible signs of spinal degenerative arthritis in the lower back both on xray and MRIstudies.

I have seen this in my own patients as well.

Remember that spinal degenerative arthritis is when the spinal discs between the vertebrae begin to collapse leading tospinal joint irritation and spinal nerve root irritation both of which can be quite painful.

Remember too that one of the main causes of spinal degenerative arthritis is spinal misalignment and posture distortion.So one benefit of chiropractic care for kids is that spinal adjustments help to maintain good posture.

And good posture in turn will help to prevent spinal degenerative arthritis.If you have any concerns about your kid’s posture or would just like them to have a check-up, I would love to help you.

All you have to do is call 905 335 LIFE (5433) and schedule an appointment for your free initial consultation which alsoincludes a detailed posture scan.

Posture scans are easy to do; they take less than 5 minutes, they are non-invasive and very informative.

Hello all.

Dr Brad Ivanchuk here.

I am Burlington, Ontario chiropractor at Life Chiropractic Centre on Guelph Line.

Today I am going to share a case history with you. Case histories are an excellent way for you to learn about the benefits of chiropractic care.

This case history regards a female patient who has been receiving chiropractic care with me for over 4 years. In the fall of 2019 she became pregnant and continued her chiropractic adjustments throughout her entire pregnancy; 2 to 3 times per month.

And she had a very good pregnancy.

There was no real morning sickness to speak of, no complications and no real spinal aches and pains until the last 3 or 4 weeks before delivery. And they were quite manageable.

This set the stage for an ideal delivery. Four hours after her first contraction, she gave birth to a beautiful little baby girl. And both mother and daughter are doing just fine.

Most moms who had chiropractic care during their pregnancies would tell you a similar story and that chiropractic should be an essential part of your pregnancy care.

I have been providing pregnancy care for my entire career which spans over 30 years now and I am also certified in Pregnancy Fitness with canfitpro.

If you are planning on having kids, or are currently pregnant and would like to be more proactive, I would enjoy the opportunity to be able to help you.

All you have to do is call 905 335 LIFE (5433) to schedule an appointment for your free initial consultation and we will take it from there.

Life Chiropractic Centre is a family chiropractic and posture correction facility.

Hello everyone.

Dr Brad here again.

I am a Burlington, Ontario chiropractor at Life Chiropractic Centre on Guelph Line. I am also a Certified Posture Expert with the American Posture Institute.

Last time we learned how forward head posture and hump back can affect your balance and coordination.

Another important thing I want to share with you today is that forward head posture and hump back can also disturb the part of your brainstem which regulates your heart rate and your blood pressure.

In fact, researchers at the University of Leeds in the UK concluded that “ the pathway exists for bad posture to really have an effect on high blood pressure.”

And many chiropractic patients would tell you the same thing; that after having their spine realigned and their posture corrected, they had a much healthier blood pressure.

So, if you are looking for an alternative way to help manage your high blood pressure, I may be able to help you.

The first thing you would need to do is call to schedule an appointment for your free consultation which includes a free detailed posture scan and we will take it from there.

The number to call is 905 335 LIFE (5433).

Hello all.

Dr Brad here again and today we are going to talk about balance and coordination.

If you feel that you are clumsy and you stumble and trip frequently, even falling on occasion,
this can often times result from spinal misalignments and posture distortions in the neck and
upper back (PQ 1 and 2), and even in you lower back (PQ 3).

Posture distortions here can result in decreased postural control, increased postural sway,
less stability against gravity, sensory-motor disturbances (your brain and body are coordinating properly), balance issues and thus an increased risk of falling.

This can happen in any age group but is of a greater concern with people in their 70’s, 80’s and 90’s.

Common fractures from falling are the wrist, hip, lower leg and ankle and these can often
be a complicated fracture which take longer to heal.

It is never too late to take measures to improve your posture. Obviously the sooner the better
but if you do have any concerns about your posture, I can most likely help you. This is what I do.

All you need to do is call and schedule an appointment for your free initial consultation which
also includes a free detailed posture scan.

These give us a lot on information.

The phone number to call is 905 335 LIFE (5433).

Remember good posture is by design and not by circumstance.

Hello all.

Dr Brad Ivanchuk here again.

I am a Burlington, Ontario chiropractor, Certified Posture Expert,Certified Postural Neurologist and a canfitpro certified Personal Training Specialist at Life Chiropractic Centre on Guelph Line in the Beacon Hill Plaza.

Last time we talked about mental/emotional stress and some of the more common physical symptoms resulting from mental/emotional stress are headaches, neck/shoulder pain and low back pain.

Let me explain how this works because some people don’t understand this connection between mind and body.

When you are stressed mentally/emotionally your muscles get tense and tight.

We have all experienced this along with those nasty knots that can form in your muscle tissue.When this happens in the larger muscles that attach to your spine, they will tug on your vertebrae and eventually create spinal misalignments, posture distortions, irritated spinal joints and irritated spinal nerve roots.

When this happens in the upper part of your spine (PQ 1 and PQ 2), this will cause the headaches, neck and shoulder pain, and when it happens in your lower spine (PQ 3), this will cause lower back aches.

For a very long time now, chiropractic care has been the treatment of choice for many people who suffer from these and is thus a very effective component for stress management.

Also I am pleased to announce that we are now fully open to serve you.We are of course following all the guidelines set forth by the Ministry of Health and the College of Chiropractors Ontario for everyone’s safety.

So if you are a new patient and wanting to join our practice or you are an existing practice member waiting to resume your adjustment program, we are ready to go!Very much looking forward to seeing you all again.

Our phone number is 905 335 LIFE (5433).