With summer just around the corner and kids being off school, they will be out playing more sports and spending more time outside. Sports are great for children’s development but it also comes with injuries. Most injuries that kids face include the lower legs (ankles, knees) arms (wrists, elbows, shoulders) and the spine. Our Surrey chiropractor can help change and relax the joints and muscles that the kids have hurt...

As we head into summer we should expect the temperature to increase, which means we get a little more thirsty than normal. However some people simply just don’t drink enough water. Since our body is mostly made of water, we need to constantly stay hydrated. Staying hydrated has many benefits for instance it detoxifies our blood and organs, improves our digestions and kidney functions, increases our function, and nourishes the...

At Foundations Family Chiropractic, we use spinal and postural scans to determine if poor posture or spinal misalignment is the cause of your headaches. With these scans, Dr. Grewal is able to perform spinal adjustments using the Torque Release Technique, to improve the way the bones in the neck work. Chiropractic adjustments also alleviate any stresses to your system that may trigger headaches. Dr. Grewal may also guide patients through...

Your body undergoes many changes throughout pregnancy to support the healthy growth and development of your unborn child. Pregnancy symptoms may include swollen feet, surging hormones, aches, and pains can be frequent. At Foundations Family Chiropractic, it is Dr. Grewal’s goal is to alleviate these symptoms, while using the Torque Release Technque. Chiropractic treatment involves adjusting misaligned joints or vertebrae to take pressure off the surrounding nerves, muscles, and soft...

It’s time to start your back-to-school shopping as the start of the new school year is quickly approaching. A backpack will undoubtedly be on the long list of essential equipment. It’s crucial that you provide the suitable backpack for your children and watch out for how they wear it. An ergonomically sound backpack will reduce the strain and pain that carrying one might bring. At Foundations Family Chiropractic, Dr. Grewal...

Texting or looking down at your cell phone or mobile device for any length of time puts excessive strain on your neck. If you spend a lot of time on the phone, be sure to avoid tilting your head to the side or cradling your phone in the crook of your neck. Irritation to the facet joints of the lower cervical vertebrae in your neck can result in muscle trigger...

We spend so much of our time in chairs (at our desk, on the couch, in the car, etc.) but as humans we weren’t designed to sit in chairs! Our spines are flexible chains of bony vertebrae that provide us movement, shock absorption, and protection for our spinal cord. As an upright, bipedal locomotor, we like to sit on the ground with our legs crossed or squat when we’re not...

Regular stretching is a crucial, yet sometimes overlooked, component of maintaining flexibility in your muscles, tendons, and ligaments, which is essential for general health. Stretching is time-consuming and uninteresting to many people, yet it has an anti-aging impact on the body and prevents a variety of ailments. Our Cloverdale chiropractic office sees many patients who may not have had their back pain, neck pain, or shoulder discomfort if they had...

1) Always warm up before beginning yard work. The leaves on your yard may seem never ending this season and you’ll feel the need to clear them all. However, be sure to warm up your body appropriately before picking up that rake. Overuse and improper use of these muscles may cause damage if this important step is skipped. 2) Put on comfortable, proper fitting shoes. Dr. Grewal advises wearing a...

Did you know we are actually born with 33 vertebrae, and as you get older you’ll lose some of them. So what happened to all the additional bones you might be asking? Interestingly enough as we age portions of our vertebrae will fuse to form the tailbone and the rear of the pelvis. This is one of the reasons infants are a little wobbly and unable to sit up on...

Snow season is upon us, here are some helpful tips to avoid injury while shovelling the driveway this year! First, I’m sure you’ve heard this one before, lift with your knees, NOT your back. Improper lifting technique is the biggest culprit of winter injuries. Second, doing some small warm ups before you begin can be an amazing preventative measure to eliminate the chance of an injury in the first place,...