Cupping is an ancient technique used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and practiced throughout history in many countries, such as Greece, Russia, and Thailand. How It’s Performed Cupping involves placing a glass or silicone cup on the skin, and creating suction that gently pulls up the skin and fascial tissue to break up adhesions, improve […]
What Is Tennis Elbow? and What Causes It? Tennis elbow (technically known as lateral epicondylitis) is a form of tendonitis that results from inflammation and small tears in the tendon connecting your elbow joint to your forearm muscles. Tennis elbow pain is typically felt at the outer elbow and along the forearm, with symptoms that […]
What Is Pelvic Organ Prolapse? Pelvic organ prolapse is a functional problem that occurs when the pelvic floor muscles and tissues are weakened and no longer support the pelvic organs as optimally as they should. The pelvic floor organs can drop into the vagina, causing an annoying sensation of fullness in the vagina or a […]
The cool, crisp climate of autumn in Victoria marks the start of another running season, including local running events and marathons. If you’re just getting back into running, as you increase your training frequency, it’s essential to prevent injury by paying attention to aches and pains and addressing them before they become more troublesome. For […]
Ouch! Have you ever experienced a sharp, shooting, burning or pinching pain down your lower back, glutes, hamstrings or calves? Or how about a sudden and severe “electric jolt” like feeling following activity? While nerve pain with sciatica can be severe, it can also manifest as a mild, aching pain that seems to come and […]
Summertime is finally here and Victorians are anxious to get outside and enjoy all the activities and events our beautiful island has to offer. While many of the events Victorian’s look forward to every summer have been canceled due to the pandemic, there are still plenty of outdoor activities to experience. That said, when you’re […]
Have you ever experienced persistent and recurrent back pain? Treatment helps to keep the pain at bay, but, whether it be a job or daily life, the pain returns. Sometimes persistent aches and pains due to work and daily life cannot be avoided and will continue to return despite using exercise and movement to help […]
Ouch! Have you been experiencing a shooting or stabbing pain in one or both heels upon stepping out of bed or after long periods of sitting? You may be suffering from plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain and, if left untreated, often becomes much worse. What Plantar Fasciitis Is […]
We are pleased to announce the staged re-opening of Diversified Health Clinic for in-person appointments beginning Tuesday, May 19th. Patients can book appointments online or by calling us at 250-382-0018. As we re-open the clinic, we will maintain our commitment to protecting stakeholders and their families against community transmission of COVID-19. To fulfill this commitment, […]
Spring may be beautiful, but there are many who live with seasonal allergies who look upon the return of flowers, blossoms and other beautiful blooming plants with trepidation. An ‘allergy’ is a sensitivity to something in your body that is usually harmless. When your body encounters a foreign substance inside your nose or air ways, […]
