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Health Tips

 

Canadians now have an additional new source of back health information from Canada's chiropractic doctors in partnership with Chatelaine. The program offers back health advice in a monthly print column and online.

Visit www.chatelaine.com/backhealth.

 

BCCA tips to prevent common spine injury and related conditions

  • Daily Exercises and Posture Score Sheet
  • Golfing Tips
  • Gardening Tips
  • Holidays can be a Pain in the Neck
  • Hit the Slopes Gently
  • Children & School Backpack Program
  • Sciatica, Oh My Aching Back!


Think Twice. Lift Once

Stickers, packing tape and uniform/coverall badges are available for employers looking to implement the Think Twice Lift Once program in their workplace. The BC Chiropractic Association can also provide guest speakers and presentations to effectively communicate job safety to your staff. For more information, please contact us info@bcchiro.com or (604) 270-1332.

 

Your Backbone (Spine)

The vertebral or spinal column are terms used to describe your entire "backbone". The spinal column includes four key functions:

  • To protect your spinal cord and related essential nerves
  • To give structure and connection for our hips, legs, shoulders and arms
  • To serve as an attachment to muscles that enable movement
  • To provide framework and support for skull and ribs

The spine is made up of:

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