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Find answers to your health care concerns with Dr. Don Nixdorf

Chiropractic Doctor

Early recovery from injury and chronic pain requires correct diagnosis and treatment which results in early noticeable decrease in your condition. Our clinic has been serving patients and their families since 1972. Practice based evidence, research, and guidelines all contribute to your care.

Technology

Our clinic service and care includes cold laser therapy. Research as well as our patient experiences demonstrate significant rapid improvement and long term recovery of conditions including your shoulder which may be described as a bursitis or frozen shoulder. Request a consultation today.

Guest Speaker

Dr. Don Nixdorf is available for presentations and workshops to help recognize, treat, and prevent spine related conditions. Key safety and prevention presentations have been made to companies, service clubs and health conferences. Contact Dr. Don Nixdorf for more information.

Author

Dr. Nixdorf co-authored the book, “Squandering Billions, Health Care In Canada” which sheds light on why provincial and personal costs increase and what are some solutions to improve health services and lower costs for patient and the health care system.

Talk Show Host

“Dr. Don” has been the host of radio talk programs on health care at two Vancouver radio stations. Key to these programs were expert guests from North America and BC audience and listeners calling in with their comments and questions.

Educator

Dr. Nixdorf hosted two seasons of a popular tv health care program, Empowered Health, which showcased informative discussion about your back and back pain and leading research into diagnosis, treatments and prevention.

Recent Posts

Welcome Dr. Eugene van Niekerk

Broadmoor Health Clinic and Dr. Don Nixdorf is pleased to announce Dr. Eugene van Niekerk is joining the Richmond practice (1972) this Friday July 03. Dr. Eugene and Dr. Don have been preparing and working closely the past month to ensure patients receive their usual and customary health care including prevention education. Spine and related [...]

Robot unlocking the secrets to balance problems

Researchers at the University of British Columbia are looking for new ways to treat patients with balance disorders. Dr. Jean-Sébastien Blouin DC, PhD, Canadian Chiropractic Research Foundation Professor in Spine Biomechanics and Human Neurophysiology is leading the charge to try and develop further evidence that may later lead to better evaluation tools or even therapies [...]

Research finds back pain assessments show room for improvement

Most people who experience back pain will consult their medical doctor first for treatment and advice. In fact, one third of all office visits to a medical doctor are for spine and spine related problems. Not only is back pain a huge burden on our health care system, it has many causes and is therefore [...]

What does excessive weight really mean to your joints?

It is common knowledge that being overweight is associated with many negative health outcomes. Heart disease, diabetes and cancer are linked to obesity and are usually the diseases we jump to first. There are also other very real dangers to our muscles and joints that often present before these diseases manifest as a result of [...]

Empowered Health Season 2 Episode 8 – Diagnostic Tools

Diagnostic tools can be a huge help when it comes to determining an appropriate diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Jassal explains more about the technologies that many chiropractors employ to help their pa...

Empowered Health Season 2 Episode 3 – Spine Measurement

University of Alberta Associate Professor Dr. Greg Kawchuk explains the benefits of measuring of spinal function. His research is helping to develop new ways that clinicians can better communicate out...

Empowered Health Season 2 Episode 7 – Spinal Disc Regeneration

There may be a treatment coming down the pipe for patients with spinal cord and disc injuries thanks to ground-breaking research that is underway at the University of Toronto. Dr. Mark Erwin, Canadian...

Empowered Health Season 2 Episode 4 – Informed Consent

Informed consent is more about letting you know about your treatment options. Dr. Don explains that as a patient, you must understand your diagnosis, treatment benefits, risks and alternatives....