Does it matter? By Thom Williamson RMT Flexibility refers to the passive range of movement at a joint and the tissues that cross it, such as muscles, tendons and ligaments. Mobility is the active range of motion, a combination between flexibility, muscular strength and control. Fundamentally the difference between flexibility and mobility is movement control. …
Originally built by the members of the Church of Christian Science in 1942, it was intended as a local community gathering place on main street in Downtown Courtenay. The Exterior was pebble-dot stucco and was painted many many times over the years to protect it from the westcoast weather. The interior was lathe and plaster …
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 …
Katy was born and raised in Victoria, BC. A world traveler at heart, she followed her curiosity to over 15 countries before ultimately choosing to settle down in the Comox Valley. Being raised on the West coast, Katy shares a strong connection with the outdoors and enjoys activities such as mountain biking, rock climbing and …
Originally from England not Australia. I moved to Canada in 2008 for one ski season and never left. I am a recent economical refugee to the valley from Vancouver’s sky rocketing housing and unaffordability! Jokes aside I really moved here for the lifestyle and abundance of outdoor activities and I can’t think of a better …
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: …