Back and Leg Pain from a Compressed Nerve: What’s Really Happening — and a Simple Technique That Can Help If you've ever had back and leg pain from a compressed nerve, you already know how debilitating it can be. Patients often describe it as sharp, electric, or burning — the kind of pain that's so [...]
Understanding Hand Arthritis: What It Is, Why It Happens, and What We Can Do About It Do you or someone you know struggle with hand pain and swelling? It's a common problem, and it becomes more frequent as we age. Many patients describe their hands as feeling frozen, stiff, or stuck. And when [...]
Let’s Get Physical Movement of The Month: The "Perfect" Squat The squat is arguably our most foundational movement. It engages the entire body and offers endless variations in tempo, weight, support, and depth. Simple to perform anywhere, the squat is also a great assessment tool. Our chiropractors use it to evaluate movement ability, stability, [...]
Adventure of The Month: Ptarmigan Ridge Quick Synopsis This hike is one of my favorites for its easy access (if you don’t mind crossing the border these days)! It’s in the Mt. Baker Wilderness of NW Washington near the North Cascades National park. [...]
The Real Reason your Feet Start Hurting in Summer Written by: Dr. James Gordon What is this article all about? Primary Focus: Learn the direct cause of increased summer foot pain—the switch from supportive shoes to flat, unsupportive sandals and flip-flops, combined with increased activity. Key Takeaways: [...]
Adventure of The Month: Galiano With our blog having a health focus, especially specific to Tsawwassen, we thought adding hikes of interest would be of value to our community! With that in mind, we decided to write this article (the first of many) [...]
Understanding Your Back and Leg Pain It Might Be Your Nerves If you're dealing with persistent low back pain or pain that travels down your leg, you may have been told the issue involves a disc or a joint. While that's often true, a critical, and often overlooked aspect is [...]
Raising the Standard of Care in Tsawwassen Our Partnership with Monument Health & the Role of Shockwave Therapy At Aktiv Coast Healthcare, our goal is to enhance your strength, function, and performance so you can feel your best and continue doing what you love—whether that's playing with your kids, [...]
Finding Relief: How Acupuncture Supports Nerve Repair and Pain Management Nerve damage can make everyday tasks challenging, causing pain, numbness, or even muscle weakness. Traditional treatments like medication and physical therapy help manage these symptoms, but they don't always fix the underlying problem. This is where acupuncture comes in. At Aktiv [...]
Recover Faster: Effective Strategies for Treating Common Running Injuries Running is one of the most accessible and rewarding forms of exercise. But it can also be tough on your body, leading to injuries like shin splints, IT band syndrome, and runner’s knee. If you're sidelined with a running injury, the good news is that [...]
