We have been getting a lot of emails and phne calls regarding direct billing. Currently, not all of our therapists do direct billing to your extended benefits.

Ai Roth (RMT) is the only therapist that does direct billing. She currently works with GREENSHIELD, MANULIFE, GREAT WEST LIFE, SUNLIFE, PACIFIC BLUE CROSS, MANULIFE.

No other therapist do direct billing. However, Jake & Viola have limited spots for ICBC new patients.

Please check our online booking app for availability.

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Prevention Tips

• Stretch after an hour of television viewing or sitting at the computer. - a lot of fitness watches often alert you if it senses that you have been sitting too long without movement.
• Work on your posture both standing and seated to keep your spine properly aligned.
• Make sure your work station is ergonomic with good low back support.
• Drink water to keep the disks of your spine hydrated.
• Exercise your neck and body regularly
• Warm up before and stretch out after physical activities such as sports, gardening or other daily projects
• Lift heavy items safely and slowly, avoid fast jerky motions

Some Things to Avoid

• Cradling a phone on your shoulder or straining your neck when texting - This bent-forward position puts a great deal of added stress on bones, joints, and ligaments in your neck
• Falling asleep on the arm of the sofa
• Thin pillows that provide no neck support - try to sleep on your back if you can
• Reduce overall stress and tension 

If neck pain persists, it is best to see a health care professional to develop a personalized treatment and pain prevention plan. 

Taking a few preventative measures will help reduce your chances of neck pain and keep you discomfort free.

References:

1. https://www.spine-health.com/blog/10-tips-prevent-neck-pain
2.https://www.chiropractic.ca/resources/neck-pain/