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 | 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 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 18, 2009 | Comox Valley Chiropractic, exercise, Health Tips
It’s just as important to strengthen and rehabilitate the rotator cuff as it is to heal it in the first place. Treatment is needed to restore proper function, decrease inflammation and generally heal the shoulder joint. After this, it is crucial to ensure that...
by thegrovewellness | Jan 4, 2009 | Comox Valley Chiropractic, exercise, Health Resources, Health Tips
Most injuries in hockey tend to be traumatic – cuts, bruises, breaks and concussions from collisions with players, equipment or the boards. However for the more casual player, muscle injuries tend to be very common. Most weekend warriors are guilty of not enough...