https://www.drmeganyim.com/blog daily 0.75 2023-09-14 https://www.drmeganyim.com/blog/top-exercises-for-neck-arthritis monthly 0.5 2023-06-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d8d28bc6810b7a21295c3d/51c04d72-8bd6-4c18-9a01-f3ba0a109797/Backfit+-+Dr+Megan+-+September+23+2019+-+Edited.jpg Blog - Top Exercises for Neck Arthritis - Neck pain, if you are over the age of 60 is likely due to Arthritis, or Spondylosis. It is an extremely common diagnosis for this demographic. Arthritis of the neck is a degenerative process of the discs and joints that causes a decrease in range of motion and sometimes, but not always, pain. Neck pain related to arthritis generally responds very well to conservative care, physical therapy and medication. https://www.drmeganyim.com/blog/what-are-the-basics-of-osteoarthritis monthly 0.5 2023-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d8d28bc6810b7a21295c3d/c25c51c1-fc28-415c-ba2e-cfaec1e8e169/OA+table.png Blog - What are the basics of Osteoarthritis? - Clinical Definitions of OA It is important to understand that the latest research in OA shows that symptoms and changes on x-ray are poorly related, which means that you can have symptoms and no x-ray changes or x-ray changes and no symptoms. Due to this research, diagnosis of OA does not require x-ray, it can be diagnosed with the following considerations: https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d8d28bc6810b7a21295c3d/32daaa64-7e9b-40b7-b291-aae98dd798f6/knee+oa.jpg Blog - What are the basics of Osteoarthritis? - Example of a joint with OA How does OA affect the joint? - Loss of cartilage and joint space narrowing - Increased density and/or cysts in the bone - Hardening of the joint capsule - Degeneration of the meniscus (often with tears) - Osteophyte formation Cartilage is the structure that covers the end of bone and serves to decrease friction and distribute load. OA occurs when degradation of cartilage is greater than synthesis. An interesting fact is that cartilage cells can regenerate but mechanical load is required for this to occur. Aka loading and unloading a joint makes the cartilage healthier. https://www.drmeganyim.com/blog/top-exercises-for-si-joint-pain monthly 0.5 2023-05-18 https://www.drmeganyim.com/blog/how-to-decrease-foot-pain-through-strength monthly 0.5 2023-05-11 https://www.drmeganyim.com/blog/treatment-for-sciatica monthly 0.5 2023-05-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d8d28bc6810b7a21295c3d/4fcdde36-fd04-41de-ba8e-6bd7b199f373/sciatic+landscape.jpg Blog - Treatment for Sciatica What is sciatica? Sciatica is pain, weakness, numbness or tingling in the leg that is caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve where it originates in the lower back. The cause of this irritation is compression, bulging or herniation of a disc in the low back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d8d28bc6810b7a21295c3d/b7b1ce56-9e47-4124-a419-de9ab64b0567/Backfit+-+Dr+Megan+-+August+28+2019-7.jpg Blog - Treatment for Sciatica - Chiropractic Treatment for Sciatica Decompression therapy is designed to help rehydrate the disc and get pressure and irritation off of the nerve. Chiropractic alignment therapy integrates muscle work, joint mobilization, adjustments and assisted stretches and exercises to relieve pain. https://www.drmeganyim.com/blog/controlled-articular-rotations monthly 0.5 2023-02-22 https://www.drmeganyim.com/blog/care-for-osteoarthritis-hip-and-knee monthly 0.5 2023-05-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d8d28bc6810b7a21295c3d/1674867655240-I0IBX8N8J0XFRIGH166X/care+for+arthritis+1.png Blog - Care for Osteoarthritis Hip and Knee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d8d28bc6810b7a21295c3d/1674867669417-BHECTHQO509V1YH0KMFA/symptoms+and+risks+of+arthritis+2.png Blog - Care for Osteoarthritis Hip and Knee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d8d28bc6810b7a21295c3d/1674867692251-JPSMVHGEVJVKQ82WZIQL/what+is+arthritis+3.png Blog - Care for Osteoarthritis Hip and Knee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d8d28bc6810b7a21295c3d/1674867704302-N0CO6DFKKWHP6HQKNLK2/treatment+hierarchy+for+arthritis+4.png Blog - Care for Osteoarthritis Hip and Knee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d8d28bc6810b7a21295c3d/1674867717417-J36UHLPAVGIDZL2PQ3P5/pain+and+arthritis+5.png Blog - Care for Osteoarthritis Hip and Knee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d8d28bc6810b7a21295c3d/1674867726171-06TVQR5MHU7KVCUO8LHF/curcumin+for+arthritis+6.png Blog - Care for Osteoarthritis Hip and Knee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d8d28bc6810b7a21295c3d/1674867737583-X30K2U96WCB5OIOE1HLA/vitamin+d+arthritis+7.png Blog - Care for Osteoarthritis Hip and Knee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d8d28bc6810b7a21295c3d/1674867748677-41FG1BD729C65U55VEXT/collagen+arthritis+8.png Blog - Care for Osteoarthritis Hip and Knee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d8d28bc6810b7a21295c3d/1674867764117-YV0A31LTTOTV3A9P0G0Z/pharmaceuticals+arthritis+9.png Blog - Care for Osteoarthritis Hip and Knee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d8d28bc6810b7a21295c3d/1674867778041-B5L6WM8MBNCMDRSRSAZ8/prp+arthritis+10.png Blog - Care for Osteoarthritis Hip and Knee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d8d28bc6810b7a21295c3d/1674867791187-Y2Y5O0PSXV1QOSPSTCA6/prolotherapy+arthritis+11.png Blog - Care for Osteoarthritis Hip and Knee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d8d28bc6810b7a21295c3d/1674867829097-167QT9YWG9FOC43AN98S/hyaluronic+acid+arthritis+12.png Blog - Care for Osteoarthritis Hip and Knee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d8d28bc6810b7a21295c3d/1674867840484-Z5ERUM9IEZTGIVW6MZYF/corticosteroids+arthritis+13.png Blog - Care for Osteoarthritis Hip and Knee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d8d28bc6810b7a21295c3d/1674867849513-0H5EG1EJOYMHJYWT0IOD/mediterranean+diet+arthritis+14.png Blog - Care for Osteoarthritis Hip and Knee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d8d28bc6810b7a21295c3d/1674867861058-EXEBV6S24DWMUN32QPOD/mediteranean+arthritis+15.png Blog - Care for Osteoarthritis Hip and Knee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d8d28bc6810b7a21295c3d/1674867870462-O9R500YIKXCC5AQ47EB7/nightshades+and+arthritis+16.png Blog - Care for Osteoarthritis Hip and Knee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d8d28bc6810b7a21295c3d/1674867882128-685KPXEHPD388Y3C8T0B/keto+diet+arthritis+17.png Blog - Care for Osteoarthritis Hip and Knee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d8d28bc6810b7a21295c3d/1674867897814-QZTHEFXTU9MK2E40D1M9/weight+loss+18.png Blog - Care for Osteoarthritis Hip and Knee https://www.drmeganyim.com/blog/movement-as-medicine monthly 0.5 2023-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d8d28bc6810b7a21295c3d/1668808010323-2VQM1U767DIKOCCC90SO/unsplash-image-sQ3ZgQHKLag.jpg Blog - Movement as Medicine - The following is a list of a few of the conditions that are benefited by movement: Arthritis – Even though movement can be painful at first, studies show that symptoms can be alleviated by 40% (1). Start slow and modify activities if they are too uncomfortable. Talk to a healthcare professional if you are concerned about where to start Exercise can reduce your risk for developing metabolic conditions including type II diabetes (2). Sitting for too long increases risk for dying early by accelerating the build-up of plaque within arteries (specifically coronary) (3). As little as 25 minutes of moderate activity can offset the effects of sitting. Even five minutes of walking every hour during your work day can improve mood, reduce lethargy and improve overall health (4). https://www.drmeganyim.com/blog/stress-release-your-core-and-your-breathing monthly 0.5 2023-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d8d28bc6810b7a21295c3d/1646853994337-IL4WQSRM9XB1RASN8HAJ/unsplash-image-vnpTRdmtQ30.jpg Blog - Stress Relief: Using Breath to Calm the Mind and Body - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d8d28bc6810b7a21295c3d/15354f2e-b525-4602-a4b7-befaaeff0fc3/Untitled+%281%29.png Blog - Stress Relief: Using Breath to Calm the Mind and Body - Make it stand out The canister or oil barrel position vs. the scissor position. https://www.drmeganyim.com/blog/exercise-and-the-immune-system monthly 0.5 2023-05-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d8d28bc6810b7a21295c3d/1b2d0036-891e-426b-a4be-d88d5cfbd16b/climbing+pic.jpg Blog - Exercise and the Immune System - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.drmeganyim.com/blog/top-3-shoulder monthly 0.5 2023-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d8d28bc6810b7a21295c3d/e8e171a7-d1a2-40ff-8097-9033ab9015ba/Backfit+-+Dr+Megan+-+September+23+2019+-+Edited-21.jpg Blog - Top 3 Warm-Up Exercises for Shoulders - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d8d28bc6810b7a21295c3d/82b8657e-be85-4559-a363-4aeaacf8c1a7/Untitled.png Blog - Top 3 Warm-Up Exercises for Shoulders - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d8d28bc6810b7a21295c3d/2325b773-4c79-4544-8909-515c3df0a040/ss.jpg Blog - Top 3 Warm-Up Exercises for Shoulders - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.drmeganyim.com/blog/proprioception-and-strength monthly 0.5 2023-05-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d8d28bc6810b7a21295c3d/268ee331-d94d-4e6c-bbb4-942a9a72c74f/Backfit+-+Dr+Megan+-+September+23+2019+-+Edited-17.jpg Blog - Proprioception and Strength - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.drmeganyim.com/blog/spinal-stenosis monthly 0.5 2023-05-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d8d28bc6810b7a21295c3d/88e66a55-ba86-4b01-a0ac-50ff1adcc41f/normal+vs+stenosis+spine.jpg Blog - Spinal Stenosis: What You Need to Know - What You Need to Know About Spinal Stenosis Many of my patients come to me specifically for treatment of their spinal stenosis. If you are one of the thousands of adults who suffers with spinal stenosis, this article will help you understand exactly what it is and what treatments can be effective for you. https://www.drmeganyim.com/blog/shockwave-therapy monthly 0.5 2023-05-18 https://www.drmeganyim.com/blog/how-to-set-up-an-ergonomic-workstation-at-home monthly 0.5 2023-05-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d8d28bc6810b7a21295c3d/07c73d98-e0c0-4c8d-9a2b-1a53b38b5949/AJ_JA055sN2UXFyPcMupTkeOPRwME_0FcoZrDDBaNqM-7X2y4Sd3NsKhVJ86ObT610_m2GEdS0-5Xvo0Kn90ZrhMaFK0xUmmn60jE7N5zHW5wmxthbHTibNTt0GUQgD_iUUo-cDT.jpg Blog - How to Set Up an Ergonomic Work Station at Home - Make it stand out This diagram illustrates some of the important things to check for when ensuring your home work station is ergonomic. 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It begins with specific rehabilitation exercises, habit and ergonomic modification to reduce pain then progresses to strength based rehabilitation to keep you from pain re-occurrence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d8d28bc6810b7a21295c3d/0a608208-8b1e-40a1-93c3-624b0d7953a9/Backfit+-+Dr+Megan+-+August+28+2019-14.jpg Dr. Megan Yim Chiropractor Victoria BC Backfit - Science based pain management Science based medicine is dedicated to employing assessment and treatment protocols backed up by scientific research. 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