Dr. Colin Wilson thanks the many events and groups who have permitted him to offer his services. In the 2007-2008 seasons Dr. Wilson worked with the Comox Valley Glacier Kings Junior Hockey team and is looking forward to this upcoming season. for the last three years, he has also been the chiropractor with the BC Bike Race, a 7 day mountain bike race from Vancouver to Whistler. If you have an event or group who could utilize the services of Dr. Wilson please contact him at his Cumberland office.

Back to school is just around the corner, and with all those new school supplies is often the most forgotten but most important part of a childs back to school wardrobe, their backpack.
Students these days are provided with more and more materials they need to bring on a regular basis. College and university students are often carrying laptops in addition to their daily school books. Continued…
Posted in Back Pain.
Tagged with backpack safety, backpacks, Children, heavy backpacks, pack it light wear it right.
By DrColin
– August 28, 2009
It is important that you consult with your family chiropractor as soon as possible regarding treatment for your injuries. The longer you wait, the longer it can take for treatment and recovery time. Remember, no referral is necessary from your family physician, and your visit is covered by MSP.
For more information contact your local chiropractor or the BC Chiropractic Association www.bcchiro.com
Posted in Back Pain, Intro to Chiropractic.
By DrColin
– August 27, 2009
Here’s a great run of tips for all the golfers out there.
1. Stretch before and after you do any strengthening exercises. Here are some recommended stretches:
- Side bends work the muscles on the sides of your back and hips
- Hip rotations stretch several muscles in your hip, pelvis and thigh region
- The hamstring stretch works the large muscles at the back of your thighs
- Back extension helps the muscles that bend your spine backward, while back rotation stretches the muscles that rotate your spine and shoulder muscles
- The shoulder stretch works shoulders and upper arms
Continued…
Posted in Back Pain, Sports.
Tagged with chiropractic, golf, golf stretching, sports injuries.
By DrColin
– August 27, 2009
Your chiropractor is a primary contact provider just like your family physician, optometrist or dentist. You do not need a referral from your medical doctor to see a chiropractor.
Today’s graduating Doctors of Chiropractic have studied and trained in a post-secondary college or university for at least seven years. Just like medical or dental students, they must first complete undergraduate study before applying for admission to a chiropractic college.
Becoming a chiropractor is a demanding and highly rewarding path that includes a minimum of 4,500 hours of intense academic study including classroom learning, clinical science and internship training. During the course of their training, he/she will have studied the following three areas:
- Basic sciences, including anatomy, physiology, pathology of the study of disease, biochemistry, clinical sciences and X-ray diagnosis.
- Specialized training in the philosophy and practice of chiropractic.
- Clinical internship with emphasis on hands-on practice.
Reprinted with permission by the BC Chiropractic Association. www.bcchiro.com
Posted in Education, Intro to Chiropractic.
By DrColin
– July 27, 2009
Pregnancy is a normal process, but one which puts additional loads on the mother’s spine. Both biomechanical and chemical changes have an effect on the muscles, ligaments and tendons of the body. Chiropractic can be an effective form of care to ease the discomfort.
Continued…
Posted in Back Pain, Intro to Chiropractic, Pregnancy.
Tagged with Back Pain, chiropractic, Pregnancy, sciatica.
By DrColin
– June 27, 2009