by thegrovewellness | May 13, 2009 | Comox Valley Chiropractic, Myths, Research, treatment options
A current study published in Spine set out to determine the relationship between benign adverse events (reactions to treatment) and outcomes (neck pain and disability, perceived improvement) in a group of people who received chiropractic care for their neck pain. 529...
by thegrovewellness | Apr 29, 2009 | Comox Valley Chiropractic, Research, treatment options
Myofascial Pain Syndrome can be defined as chronic muscle pain. This pain originates around certain points of pain and sensitivity in your muscles called trigger points. A recent study was published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics that...
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 | Feb 8, 2009 | Comox Valley Chiropractic, Research, treatment options
As a Comox Valley Chiropractor who’s practice is mainly comprised of back pain, neck pain, headaches and other limb pain, I often hear of people’s adventures with other forms of treatment. Many of these techniques are “named techniques”, or 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....
by thegrovewellness | Nov 16, 2008 | Comox Valley Chiropractic, Research, treatment options
Myth #4: Chiropractic treatment is dangerous. A great synopsis of the risks associated with chiropractic treatment was recently published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. While the full text article can be found at the bottom of this...