Dr. Ken Alexander
214-852 Fort Street V8W 1H8 Victoria, BC, Canada

I miss seeing you all very dearly during this pandemic. I know some of you are struggling with pain and waiting for the office to reopen in the coming weeks. If you are currently suffering with severe pain and require assistance please email the addresses listed and I will do my best to help you.

If you are hurting, don't hesitate to deal with your aches now, so you feel great for Christmas!

That time of the year when all the leaves are falling. Rake them up, but avoid the injury! A great blog that describes some warming up techniques https://www.chiropractic.ca//4-tips-to-plant-and-rake-wit/

I've heard a couple of times now from patients that others have told them not to run anymore as it damages their knees. I honestly don't know where this initially came from. Yes, it's true that if you already have a knee injury, and that running bothers it, you "probably" shouldn't go running. BUT, that doesn't mean everyone should stop! Running is a wonderful thing that most of us are capable of, and we need to start doing it more often. Here's a great article outlining some of the evidence that debunks the "running is bad" myth. http://thecfim.com/knees-running-know

Great video that debunks a few myths surrounding the chiropractic profession!

Great video highlighting why we should all get outside and keep moving!

If your knees and other joints of your body "crack" a lot, it may not be a sign that something is going wrong. In fact, it can even be a good thing! Check out the video and learn a little more about "cracking" joints!

This is a great diagram, showcasing simple steps that you can take every day to improve your health and wellbeing. Take a look and see what you can implement today!

Finding a new pillow that suits you can be tough, and sometimes we don't even know what we should be looking for. My newest blog article talks about how to find that perfect pillow for you! http://www.chiropracticvictoria.ca/blog/archives/04-2017

Intermittent fasting has been becoming more popular in the last while. For good reason too. Preliminary findings for the use of intermittent fasting include improvements in blood pressure, inflammation, and insulin sensitivity. Listen to Terry Crews, actor and former football player, talk about the benefits he's experienced.

Words to live by when doing a movement. Always start with basics and build on the foundation. Otherwise, you may be training dysfunction

Do you constantly have a tight neck and shoulders, that just seems always to come back? A large part of that stiffness and pain can be due to your posture. However, it can also be caused by how you breathe. Check out my newest blog post to learn more about how breathing incorrectly can lead to neck pain. http://www.chiropracticvictoria.ca//neck-pain-and-the-rela

Part of a healthy lifestyle is having an active brain! Keep it trained by trying new things.

New blog post up! This time about the benefits of using a foam roller. Take a look! http://www.chiropracticvictoria.ca//a-case-for-foam-rolling

Get some of that wonder drug!

With the winter upon us, the days are now shorter, and unfortunately darker. Follow some easy tips to avoid the winter blues. https://www.chiropractic.ca//tips-for-fighting-the-winter/

Not only is good posture attractive, it can also save you from a lot of undue harm to your body. Check out my new blog that addresses posture and its relationship to neck pain! http://www.chiropracticvictoria.ca/blog

With snow already here and more on its way make sure you take the time to read this article to save yourself from any injuries from shoveling snow!

Sciatica is a set of symptoms that results in pain going down the leg or into the buttocks. Other than tight muscles or injury to the nerve roots, there are several things in our day to day lives that can cause sciatica-type symptoms. Have a read and see if you can change any of these things to help with your symptoms.

Driving with a good posture is important in avoiding unnecessary pain. You can avoid low back, neck and shoulder pain with a few simple changes. Give this article a read and apply some of these tips to see if it helps. https://www.chiropractic.ca//behind-the-wheel-posture-che/