by thegrovewellness | Sep 26, 2009 | Comox Valley Chiropractic, Health Resources, Research
Chiropractic care is often sought as a form of alternative medicine and complementary care to coincide with traditional medical treatments. Many cancer patients even elect to visit a chiropractor as part of their treatment regimen. According to the Canadian...
by thegrovewellness | Sep 10, 2009 | Comox Valley Chiropractic, Health Resources, Health Tips
I’d like to extend a huge “Thank You!” to Mike and Tomiko over at The Broken Spoke in Courtenay. For those of you who have not had the pleasure of frequenting this new shop, its part coffee shop, part bike shop. The coffee shop is superb, and in my...
by thegrovewellness | Mar 25, 2009 | Comox Valley Chiropractic, Health Resources, Research
Following up on my previous post about the necessity of X-rays, I came across a review of the literature for low back imaging. In 1994, the AHPR began recommending against imaging of the low back in the early stages of acute low back pain. This study was undertaken to...
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 15, 2009 | Comox Valley Chiropractic, Health Resources, treatment options
Pelvic pain is one of the most common conditions to accompany pregnancy. This problem can range from some soreness in the hips and back to debilitating pain which prevents someone from standing or walking for any length of time. In pregnancy, your body will produce a...
by thegrovewellness | Feb 1, 2009 | Comox Valley Chiropractic, Health Resources, Myths
Thanks to Dr. Kinsler for reminding me that I haven’t yet ranted about this inane product. About 6 months ago a sales rep came around to our office and dropped off 2 massive cases of a brand of vitamin water. We usually carry some bottles of water for patients...
