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 | Dec 7, 2008 | Comox Valley Chiropractic, Health Tips, treatment options
The plantar fascia of the foot is a thick band of connective tissue that supports the arch of the foot. It runs from the heel up towards the toes on the bottom of the foot. Excessive wear and tear on this structure can lead to inflammation and results in pain on the...
by thegrovewellness | Nov 27, 2008 | Comox Valley Chiropractic, Health Tips, treatment options
Low intensity laser therapy is a great option for treating rotator cuff problems. The laser therapy system used by your Comox Valley Chiropractor is especially suited to treat the entire joint and provide quick relief. For a quick explanation of rotator cuff...
by thegrovewellness | Sep 3, 2008 | Comox Valley Chiropractic, Health Tips, treatment options
One of the most common things that this Comox Valley Chiropractor sees in my practice is rotator cuff tendonitis. I’ll treat at least 2-3 per day, sometimes as a primary complaint but usually as an add-on to other complaints. Most often, the problem with be...
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...
