Concussion Management Treatment Advice

Concussions are one of the most serious injuries Physiotherapists at LiveWell Health and Physiotherapy help treat. A concussion occurs when the brain suffers a traumatic injury after it is shaken extremely hard. The brain is meant to stay in its position to support...

Does My Child Need Custom Orthotics?

September and October are the months for back-to-school shopping. The usual suspects on the shopping list: clothes, school supplies and classroom appropriate shoes. As your child’s feet grow you may find yourself on a few shopping trips for shoes. During the...

Maximizing Sport Performance Through Kinesiology

Many of you have probably heard the term “kinesiology” thrown around, whether it be in the sports or rehabilitation fields but you may be wondering what exactly it is and how you can benefit from this. By definition, Kinesiology is the scientific study of...

Acupuncture For Lower Back Pain Treatment

Acupuncture can be used to treat a variety of health concerns including lower back pain and general back pain. Acupuncture uses pressure points for pain treatment in that stems from muscle strains and sprains, a lack of blood flow or a lack of endorphins, and uses...

We Offer Active Release Techniques® (A.R.T.®)

What is Active Release Techniques® (ART®)? In addition to providing chiropractic care at our clinic, Dr. Allensen is also an accredited Active Release Techniques® provider (ART®). Active Release Techniques® is a patented, state of the art soft tissue system developed...

Fit Body, Sharp Mind

Exercise to Reduce Risk of Dementia and Alzheimers Aim to get some exercise into your day with something as simple as a walk around the block. With the alarming rise in Dementia and Alzheimer’s worldwide among the older generation, it’s more critical than ever to seek...

Good Posture, Better Mood?

Be aware of how you’re standing and sitting throughout the day to make slouched posture a thing of the past. While grandma may have nagged you about your posture, she may not have realized the other benefits of sitting or standing up straight with your head up and...

Combat Lower Back Pain with Custom Orthotics

Your foot bones are connected to your…spinal bones? Well, the groups of bones in your feet are connected to a few other bones and tissues along the way, but your feet are important when it comes to dealing with lower back pain. Although lower back pain can be...