by Rick Houlgrave | Dec 1, 2016 | Chiropractic Care
The intervertebral disc, which supports a shape similar to that of a hockey puck, is found sandwiched between all of the vertebrate of your spinal column. The purpose of a disc is to act as a spacer and shock absorber for your spine. Structurally, a disc resembles...
by Rick Houlgrave | Nov 26, 2016 | Chiropractic Care
“The hip bone is connected to the leg bone, the leg bone is connected to the foot bone, the foot bone is connected to the …” you get the picture, everything is connected. For this reason, a problem with your foot can cause a problem with your back, and a problem with...
by Rick Houlgrave | Nov 11, 2016 | Chiropractic Care
Water water everywhere, but do you need a drink? It’s hard to justify why 75% of North Americans are chronically dehydrated when water is the earth’s most abundant resource. Water literally is everywhere you look – it’s in lakes and streams, it’s in plants and trees,...
by Rick Houlgrave | Oct 16, 2016 | Chiropractic Care
Have you ever felt like one of your arms or legs had gone to sleep, or had that heavy pins & needles sensation? The most common reason for these sensations is a decrease in local blood supply. These symptoms can result from something as simple as sleeping on your...
by Rick Houlgrave | Oct 16, 2016 | Chiropractic Care
From the sandy beaches of Tree Island to the shallow waters of the Puntledge River, the Comox Valley serves as the perfect playground for a variety of water sports. Kayaking is one such sport that provides an excellent way to exercise while exploring the hidden...
by Rick Houlgrave | Oct 14, 2016 | Chiropractic Care
Osteoporosis is a bone disease where bones become weakened and are at increased risk of fracture. This condition develops without symptoms and can result in the fracture of bones, most commonly of the hip, spine, wrist and shoulder. Osteopenia is a condition where the...
