By: Katy Lucas RMT Did you know the human foot contains 26 bones, 33 joints, 26 muscles and over 8,000 nerves! There are three arches in the foot – Medial longitudinal arch, lateral longitudinal arch and the anterior transverse arch. The arches work to: Absorb shock when landing Assist in the distribution of weight along …
Our winters here in the Comox Valley are typically wet with the occasional snow fall at sea level. The motivation to get outside can be challenging but it’s so important to keep active and fight back the Winter Blahs. Suggestions? Why yes! The FIT Team is an active one to say the least. And we …
Fall Has Arrived By Dr. Simon Condé You may have noticed the Fall colours coming out which means Fall is yet again upon us and the inevitable switch in our daily routine and activity levels. For some that means winding down after a busy summer season for a little R&R this Fall, for others that …
Treating Temporomandibular Joint Disorder The Temporoamandibular Joint (TMJ) is often considered one of the most complex joints in the body. It is just in front of the ears, where the jaw hinges. The temporomandibular joint is quite unique from other joints in your body; a complex joint that works like a hinge yet it also …
Upper Crossed Syndrome By: Derek Vinge I am sure everyone has seen someone with Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS), whether they knew what it was called or not. A person with UCS will look like they are hunched over with rounded shoulders and head protruding forward. The image here shows Mr. Bones on the left has …
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Tension Headache By: Dr. Derek Vinge The steady pounding of your head, feeling like a thousand pounds squeezing the life out of you. A tension headache is something that almost everyone has endured. Up to 78% of people suffer from these types of headaches and they are the most neglected.For millions of Canadians there is …
By: Dr. David Milanovich Vitamin B12, or cobalamin is one of the biggest of the essential vitamins with a number of important functions in the human body. Let’s take a brief look at why you need it, where we get it, and what happens if we don’t get enough. Why you need it: …
Foot pain getting you down? Chronic and problematic foot pain is often caused by many different reasons; incorrect footwear, one time over-exertion or even mild overuse. It is actually inflammation or irritation of the connective tissue on the bottom of the foot that supports the arch. The main and most severe pain is felt in …
Spring is finally here and it’s time to hit the refresh button and renew our nutrition. If you were eating seasonally over the winter, you must have enjoyed the comfort and warmth from root vegetables in your soups and stews. Baked goods and grains were also good “go to” additions. With the warmer weather on …
How to save your back when you get back in the garden this spring