Category: Chiropractic

In 2025, chiropractic care has evolved far beyond the traditional image of “just cracking backs.” Today’s evidence-informed chiropractor is a primary healthcare professional who combines the latest research with clinical expertise to help patients move better, recover faster, and live pain-free. Whether working independently or alongside physiotherapists, registered massage therapists (RMTs), acupuncturists, and kinesiologists, chiropractors are playing a central role in modern rehabilitation and wellness.

Kinesiology tape, often called “kin tape,” has become a familiar sight on athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and even people recovering from everyday injuries. While it might look like colorful athletic tape, it works in a very different way. Kin tape is designed to support muscles and joints without limiting movement. When applied correctly, it can help manage pain, improve circulation, and speed up recovery. At Pain Free Health Clinic, we use kin tape as part of many treatment plans to help patients return to their daily activities more comfortably.

Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in Canada and across North America. It’s fun, social, and accessible for players of all ages—but it’s also hard on the body. If you’re a regular on the court, chances are you’ve felt the aches and pains that come with quick pivots, repetitive motions, and sudden stops. At […]

Good posture is essential for maintaining spinal health, reducing pain, and preventing musculoskeletal issues. However, due to modern sedentary lifestyles, prolonged screen time, and poor ergonomics, many people struggle with postural imbalances. Chiropractors specialize in diagnosing and treating posture-related problems, helping patients achieve optimal alignment and long-term relief.

If you’re experiencing foot pain, knee discomfort, or lower back issues, custom orthotics may be the solution. At Pain Free Health in Ladner, BC, our chiropractors are trained to assess your biomechanics, diagnose foot-related conditions, and prescribe custom orthotic inserts tailored to your needs.

As kids and teenagers grow, their bodies undergo rapid musculoskeletal changes, making proper spinal health essential. Whether it’s postural issues from screen time, sports injuries, or growth-related discomfort, chiropractic care can help ensure proper alignment, mobility, and nervous system function—laying the foundation for lifelong health.

Scoliosis, characterized by an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine, affects individuals across various age groups. Chiropractic care offers a non-invasive approach to managing this condition, focusing on pain relief, functional improvement, and, in some cases, curve stabilization.​

A complex relationship exists between weather fluctuations and chronic pain, the precise mechanisms of which remain unknown. Nevertheless, while weather variations may exacerbate chronic pain for some individuals, a number of other factors may also play a role: Barometric Pressure: Body tissue expansion and contraction can be influenced by variations in barometric pressure, which is […]

During Post-Partum: The postpartum period is a time of significant physical and emotional adjustment for new mothers. As the body recovers from pregnancy and childbirth, it’s common to experience various issues like back pain, pelvic discomfort, and postural imbalances. Chiropractic care can be an effective and natural way to address these challenges, helping mothers regain […]

Chiropractic is a manual process. The word is derived from the two Greek terms ‘cheir’ for hand and ‘praktikos’ for active. This means: The chiropractor works with his hands to feel and treat functional disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Chiropractic is a procedure that is used both for diagnosis and for manual therapy. The main […]