by thegrovewellness | Jul 6, 2009 | Comox Valley Chiropractic, Health Tips, Research
I can’t tell you the number of patients I see on a daily basis who have serious neck pain and headaches from sitting at their computers all day. Many people have horrible set-ups with low chairs, high screens or laptops. Others simply sit in the position for...
by thegrovewellness | May 29, 2009 | Comox Valley Chiropractic, exercise, Health Tips, Research
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of joint problem worldwide, with knee arthritis being the most prevalent. The chances of getting knee arthritis increase with age, weight, previous injury or heredity. There is mixed evidence to support various types of knee...
by thegrovewellness | Mar 8, 2009 | Comox Valley Chiropractic, Health Tips, treatment options
Tennis elbow and Golfer’s elbow are the common names for conditions that involve the elbow. Tennis elbow tends to affect the outer elbow, while golfer’s elbow affects the inner elbow. These two spots correspond to where the forearm muscles attach into the...
by thegrovewellness | Mar 1, 2009 | Comox Valley Chiropractic, exercise, Health Resources, Health Tips
Proper spine flexibility and strength is essential to a good golf game. Increasing either of these variables will more than likely lead to longer drives and strokes off your game. That is why most professional golfers know that chiropractic care is a necessity to keep...
by thegrovewellness | Feb 22, 2009 | Comox Valley Chiropractic, exercise, Health Tips
Running is a great form of exercise – easy, cheap and great for your cardiovascular system. However, running can also be very hard on your joints. Your joints are subjected to higher than normal forces with each stride, and this can compound any minor flaw in...
by thegrovewellness | Jan 25, 2009 | Comox Valley Chiropractic, Health Tips, Research
Diagnostic imaging – whether it be X-rays, CT or MRI can significantly improve patient care and give us information that can aid in recovery. When it comes to X-rays, there is some evidence that misuse of the service occurs, whether it be overuse or under-use....