by thegrovewellness | Aug 5, 2008 | Comox Valley Chiropractic, exercise, treatment options
I recently read somewhere that ultimate frisbee has one of the highest injury rates of all sports. Some say it is due to the fast pace and uneven fields, but I suspect it also has something to do with improper warm-up and conditioning. One of the most common injuries...
by thegrovewellness | Jul 24, 2008 | Comox Valley Chiropractic, exercise, Health Tips, Research, treatment options
Based on personal experience, achilles tendonitis is one of the worst injuries you can have. Not only does it completely incapacitate you (I went from playing 6 hours of ultimate a week to driving to work every day since walking was too painful), but it takes forever...
by thegrovewellness | Apr 29, 2008 | Comox Valley Chiropractic, treatment options
We are excited to be able to offer low intensity laser therapy for sports injuries, arthritis and a variety of other chronic or degenerative conditions. The healing potential of low intensity laser therapy extends to a wide range of medical conditions, some of which...
by thegrovewellness | Apr 23, 2008 | Comox Valley Chiropractic, treatment options
A study published in Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics in 2007 demonstrated the effectiveness of acupuncture in treating refractory heartburn. Reflux is a common chronic problem that affects 44% of American adults. Currently, the most common treatment is...
by thegrovewellness | Mar 31, 2008 | Comox Valley Chiropractic, Health Resources, treatment options
As of April 1st, 2008, the BC government will officially allow registered acupuncturists to be covered under its Premium Assistance program. Those who make less than $28,000 per year are eligible to have $23 covered for 10 visits, to be shared between chiropractors,...