by thegrovewellness | Sep 7, 2009 | Comox Valley Chiropractic
I am pleased to announce that I have joined the Comox Valley Community Way program. The details of this program can be found at www.communityway.ca. In short, it is a form of community currency that can be used at various local merchants and services, but through the...
by thegrovewellness | Aug 31, 2009 | Comox Valley Chiropractic, Research, treatment options
While most people out there think of Chiropractors as spine doctors, with the occasional headache thrown in for good measure, you may be surprised to know that up to 20% of our practice is comprised of extremity problems. By extremity, I mean anything in your arm or...
by thegrovewellness | Aug 10, 2009 | Comox Valley Chiropractic, exercise, Research
For years research has been conducted into the benefits of exercise for chronic low back and neck pain. Even though we know exercise is good for us, we don’t really know a lot about how it is prescribed in real-life situations (practice). Recently, a large...
by thegrovewellness | Jul 20, 2009 | Comox Valley Chiropractic, exercise, Research, Uncategorized
Over the years, research has clearly shown that exercise and stabilization of the lower back are key to making a full recovery from back pain. Stu McGill, a leader in this field of research has consistently guided our thinking in terms of specific exercises that...
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 | Jun 20, 2009 | Comox Valley Chiropractic
For those of you familiar with BC geography, I’m taking the plunge and embracing Island life. I have sold my Vancouver practice as of June 30th, 2009 and will be relocating to Courtenay, BC, located in the beautiful Comox Valley on Vancouver Island’s...