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		<title>Gluteal Muscle Activation Exercises</title>
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It has been mentioned before in this Comox Valley Chiropractor Blog that improper activation of the gluteal muscle can lead to many lower limb issues such as knee pain (patello-femoral syndrome) or IT Band problems. A research study was recently published which sought to establish a group of exercises that were the most effective at [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=comoxvalleychiropractor.com&blog=3183192&post=525&subd=chiropractorvancouver&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
		<link>http://comoxvalleychiropractor.com/2009/10/31/gluteal-muscle-activation-exercises/</link>
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		<title>Preventing Back Pain in Adults</title>
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If you have been reading this blog, you know by now that back pain is a huge problem in our society. In affects over 80% of people at least once in their lives, and can lead to high costs in terms of diagnostic testing/imaging, treatment, medication, decreased productivity and time off work.
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A systematic review was [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=comoxvalleychiropractor.com&blog=3183192&post=522&subd=chiropractorvancouver&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
		<link>http://comoxvalleychiropractor.com/2009/10/24/preventing-back-pain-in-adults/</link>
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		<title>Rotator Cuff Rehabilitation</title>
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In the opinion of this Courtenay chiropractor, problems with internal rotation of the shoulder are often a major component of the rotator cuff issues seen in my office.
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In office, I will employ soft tissue therapy, chiropractic adjustments and taping to help restore proper function to the rotator cuff and surrounding structures. I also believe it [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=comoxvalleychiropractor.com&blog=3183192&post=520&subd=chiropractorvancouver&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
		<link>http://comoxvalleychiropractor.com/2009/10/18/rotator-cuff-rehabilitation/</link>
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		<title>Comox Valley Yoga</title>
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One thing I do love about the Comox Valley is the unbelievable number of fitness opportunities! Especially when it comes to yoga.
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I had the opportunity to check out a hatha class with Brian Hill in Cumberland the other day. Not only was his space warm, calming and comforting but he had all the latest equipment [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=comoxvalleychiropractor.com&blog=3183192&post=517&subd=chiropractorvancouver&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
		<link>http://comoxvalleychiropractor.com/2009/10/05/comox-valley-yoga/</link>
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		<title>Chiropractic Care as Pain Management for Mesothelioma Patients</title>
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Chiropractic care is often sought as a form of alternative medicine and complementary care to coincide with traditional medical treatments. Many cancer patients even elect to visit a chiropractor as part of their treatment regimen.
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According to the Canadian Chiropractic Association, chiropractic doctors have a deep respect for the human body&#8217;s ability to heal itself without [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=comoxvalleychiropractor.com&blog=3183192&post=513&subd=chiropractorvancouver&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
		<link>http://comoxvalleychiropractor.com/2009/09/26/chiropractic-care-as-pain-management-for-mesothelioma-patients/</link>
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		<title>Knee Pain? Look to the Hip!</title>
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Anytime someone comes into my Comox Valley Chiropractic office with knee pain, I always will look at their hips and pelvis for dysfunction. It is a logical step that most chiropractors will take.
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Now, new research is emerging which is showing that a measurable relationship does exist between patellofemoral joint (kneecap) pain and altered hip mechanics.
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This [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=comoxvalleychiropractor.com&blog=3183192&post=506&subd=chiropractorvancouver&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
		<link>http://comoxvalleychiropractor.com/2009/09/18/knee-pain-look-to-the-hip/</link>
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		<title>The Broken Spoke saves the day!</title>
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I&#8217;d like to extend a huge &#8220;Thank You!&#8221; to Mike and Tomiko over at The Broken Spoke in Courtenay. For those of you who have not had the pleasure of frequenting this new shop, its part coffee shop, part bike shop.
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The coffee shop is superb, and in my opinion ranks very high on list of [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=comoxvalleychiropractor.com&blog=3183192&post=508&subd=chiropractorvancouver&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
		<link>http://comoxvalleychiropractor.com/2009/09/10/the-broken-spoke-saves-the-day/</link>
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		<title>Comox Valley Chiropractor joins Community Way!</title>
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I am pleased to announce that I have joined the Comox Valley Community Way program. The details of this program can be found at www.communityway.ca.
In short, it is a form of community currency that can be used at various local merchants and services, but through the design of the program also helps out local charities [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=comoxvalleychiropractor.com&blog=3183192&post=496&subd=chiropractorvancouver&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
		<link>http://comoxvalleychiropractor.com/2009/09/07/comox-valley-chiropractor-joins-community-way/</link>
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		<title>Chiropractors Can Help Your Lower Limbs!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[While most people out there think of Chiropractors as spine doctors, with the occasional headache thrown in for good measure, you may be surprised to know that up to 20% of our practice is comprised of extremity problems. By extremity, I mean anything in your arm or leg &#8211; your shoulder, knee, baby toe etc. [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=comoxvalleychiropractor.com&blog=3183192&post=354&subd=chiropractorvancouver&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
		<link>http://comoxvalleychiropractor.com/2009/08/31/chiropractors-can-help-your-lower-limbs/</link>
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		<title>Exercise for Chronic Pain</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For years research has been conducted into the benefits of exercise for chronic low back and neck pain. Even though we know exercise is good for us, we don&#8217;t really know a lot about how it is prescribed in real-life situations (practice).  Recently, a large survey was done of 2700 people who reported having chronic [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=comoxvalleychiropractor.com&blog=3183192&post=350&subd=chiropractorvancouver&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
		<link>http://comoxvalleychiropractor.com/2009/08/10/exercise-for-chronic-pain/</link>
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