Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Let’s talk about Iliotibial Band Syndrome (also known as ITBS or IT Band Syndrome). IT band pain is one of the most common complaints or injuries we see with our…
Diaphragmatic Breathing: What, Why, How
What is the Diaphragm? The diaphragm is a dome shaped muscle that sits at the base of your lungs and lower rib cage. When the diaphragm contracts it moves downwards…
Sciatica Sucks! What Can You Do About It.
Sciatica SUCKS! It can cause pain in your back, hip, hamstring, calf, and even your foot! It’s likely that you, or someone close to you has experienced sciatic nerve pain…
3 Highly Effective Treatments for Plantar Fasciitis
One of the main conditions we treat at Foundation is “plantar fasciitis” or heel pain. It is an incredibly common (and annoying) issue for active people who participate in a…
What is KT-tape?
Kinesiology tape began gaining popularity following the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. After viewers noticed some of the athletes, like beach volleyball gold medalist Kerri Walsh, sporting what looked like a…
Dynamic Warm-Up for Runners
With the Okanagan Marathon just around the corner, we at Foundation Chiropractic and Sports Therapy have been spending some extra time at the Kelowna Running Room! We have been helping…
3 Strategies to Reduce Shoulder Pain with Overhead Activities
A very common complaint many people have is some form of shoulder pain when lifting their arms overhead. This motion is involved in many activities and can hold you back…
5 Questions to Identify a Lumbar Disc Injury
Have you or anyone you know ever suffered from a severe, or recurrent episode of lower back pain? Chances are you have. Do not worry you are not alone. Some…
Is Your Shoulder Pain Coming From Your Neck?
At Foundation Chiropractic and Sports Therapy we see A LOT of shoulder pain. The number one thing I do for when a patient tells me that they have new or…