So please make sure to let the children play especially if they are schooling at home.

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

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.

For the next while we are going to be talking about pediatrics and posture.

But before we get into it we need to learn about the ‘C-Generation.’

The C-Generation are those kids born between 1995 and 2015.

And what we are seeing in this modern group of pediatric patients is that more and more of them have a C-shaped spinal curve (S-shaped is normal) which is prominent throughout their developmental years.

This is not what nature had intended. This is a primitive postural presentation seen normally in infants and geriatrics only.

And one of the main cause of this is technology.

Kids born between 1995 and 2015 have been using technology since a very early age.
They had their Gameboys, x-boxes, play stations, they got their 1st cell phones (games and texting) and there was a literal explosion of computer use in the home and at school.

This was the first generation of kids that have been immersed in technology and it is the same group of kids that we are collecting our data from.

If you have ever had to tell your kids to “sit up straight” you have already detected a problem. Over the next few weeks I am going to help you as parents understand the potential developmental disorders and functional disorders that can result from a C-shaped spine.
Remember that good posture is by design and not by circumstance.

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 a Certified Posture Expert with the American Posture Institute.

Today we are going to talk about healthy technology boundaries for your home.

Here are 4 things to consider ….

Remember to use all handheld devices at eye level. If your kids use an ipad frequently, consider investing in a stand.

Secondly, make it a rule that for the first hour every morning, your kids do not engage with any technology.Let them get through their morning routine without any interruptions. And let their right brains flourish for an hour or so. This is the creative and artistic side of the brain. Many of us typically do not spend enough time in right brain mode. As soon as we interact with technology, we flip into left brain mode (thinking/analytical) and stay there for the rest of the day. This needs to be better balanced.

Another thing you can do is make an agreement that there are no devices at the dinner table. Take the opportunity for some real human interaction and communication with other family members.

And finally, no technology at least 1 hour before bed-time.

The blue light that is emitted from TV screens, computer screens, ipad screens, cell phone screens etc. hyper-stimulates your brain tissue. This will not allow you to fall into the deep part of your sleep rhythms.

In fact, no wifi in the bedroom is a very healthy idea.

Benefits from doing one, some or all of these?

You are establishing better brain habits for your kids and helping to prevent postural collapse especially forward head posture or tech neck.

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 a Certified Posture Expert with the American Posture Institute.

Starting next week and for the next little while we are going to be talking about kid’s posture.

A lot of school-aged kids and students in high-school, college and university will be studying at home for the foreseeable future.

They will be spending a lot more time with their devices and on their computers attending
online and virtual classes.

So, now it is more important than ever that we as parents teach our kids how to maintain a healthy posture system while they interact with technology (cell phones, tablets, computers etc.).

Poor posture resulting from improper use of technology can lead to physical health problems, mental-emotional health problems and even low self-esteem.

I have been deep in study the past few weeks getting my Pediatric Posture Specialist certification with the American Posture Institute and by next week we will be able to get right into it.

I will be sharing with you the most recent information based upon the most recent research and expert solutions.

I want to help you as parents get out in front of any potential health problems before they arise because we need to do every single little thing we can to keep our kids healthy.

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.

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.