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  • A woman rubs her neck late at night while staring into her computer
    Health & science

    Techniques to alleviate back and neck pain

    September 11, 2018September 11, 2018

    Back and neck pain are among the most widespread reasons patients seek physiotherapy. And back pain is one of the most common medical problems, affecting 80% of people at some point during their lives…

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  • BC Chiropractic Charter of Rights
    Community

    BC Chiropractic charter of rights

    November 21, 2017November 21, 2017

    Like all chiropractors in BC, Dr. Mike Gotuaco is a member of the College of Chiropractors of British Columbia. And all BC Chiropractors subscribe to the chiropractic patients charter of rights. We think patient rights are important and so we thought we would publish it here! All patients have the right to…

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  • A girl wears a back pack that rests a long way away from her back.
    Health & science

    Backpacks are everywhere: pack it light, wear it right!

    September 28, 2017March 20, 2018

    As autumn descends and we’re heading into October, I see so many elementary school, high school, and University students with back packs. There are a number of important considerations to make when helping ourselves, and our young scholars, purchase and pack book bags…

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  • A close up of a dandelion ready to spread it's seeds.
    Health & science

    A rough guide to insurance at a health clinic, part 1

    September 8, 2017September 14, 2017

    We get a lot of questions about insurance here. “Do you take x?” “Can you direct bill for y?” To understand insurance, it’s important to know the difference between primary and secondary coverage…

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  • A surfer, a chiropractic surfer, walks out of the water with his surfboard.
    Health & science

    A new age of health science and chiropractic care

    September 8, 2017November 9, 2017

    I have only being in practice for a couple years, but some of my patients have reported that they’ve had a bad experience seeing a chiropractor. Some common themes that arise are the long term treatment plans and …

    Read More A new age of health science and chiropractic careContinue

  • Chiropractic care can help
    Health & science

    Chiropractic care can help you recover effectively

    April 7, 2017July 31, 2017

    Chiropractic care can help lower costs, and can help you recover effectively, and get you feeling active, agile and productive more quickly…

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  • Snow in Victoria!
    Community

    Tips for how to shovel smart

    February 7, 2017December 4, 2023

    Just when you think that you’ve moved out to Victoria to get away from the snow of Eastern Canada, think again. Snowpocalypse! Here are some tips to take care of to keep your spine safe…

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  • A group of people on the beach, jumping in sync and moving their bodies
    Health & science

    Debunking the many myths of back pain

    January 30, 2017July 17, 2017

    There are some surprisingly persistent myths and misleading beliefs floating around about back pain, and recovering from back injury …

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  • A worker bends over his work, looking closely at his brush work.
    Health & science

    Ten things your chiropractor wants to tell you

    January 6, 2017July 31, 2017

    The British Columbia Chiropractic Association wants you to know a few things about the work we do as chiropractors…

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  • A row of three pairs of brown and black blundstones boots on a black rubber shoe mat on a light hardwood floor. They are in front of a wall that is also wood, though a darker brown.
    Microblog

    We’re Here, Rain or Shine

    December 10, 2016February 20, 2019

    Gear up for the unpredictable weather. Rain, sleet or snow, we’ve always got Therapeutic Massage, Chiro, and Physio!

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  • Mike's moustache
    Community

    Mike grows a moustache

    November 21, 2016November 24, 2017

    Dr. Mike Gotuaco tells us about his Movember campaign and his attempt to grow a moustache…

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  • Mike Gotuaco catches serious air on the half pipe
    Interviews

    Meeting Mike Gotuaco, Chiropractor and conditioning specialist

    November 17, 2016May 7, 2017

    Dr. Mike Gotuaco tells us about Collingwood, snowboarding, training for the Olympics and learning to surf…

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  • A woman with her black hair pulled rightly back into a bun is smiling to the left of the camera and wearing a black tank top. We can see her from the chest up. There are two splatter paint style paintings slightly out of focus in the background on either side of her head.
    Microblog

    Meet Dr. Veronica Hewstan

    September 14, 2015February 22, 2019

    Dr. Veronica Hewstan is our chiropractor! Veronica was nice and sat down with us today, at Discovery, for an interview (stay tuned). The paintings in the background are by Joe…

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  • Dr. Hewstan and Rosie Chamberlin treating patients under the Abrutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre tent at the Victoria Youth Triathlon
    Health & science

    Complimentary Treatment Post XTERRA Victoria Race

    July 3, 2014July 15, 2017

    Complimentary Treatment Post XTERRA Victoria Race

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  • The emergency doors at a hospital.
    Health & science

    Car Accidents: How To Prevent Injuries And What To Do After the Accident

    June 12, 2014July 15, 2017

    A great article from the BC Chiropractic Association about spine, nerve and muscle injuries due to car accidents. Find out what you can do to prevent injuries and what to do after the accident…

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  • A woman lifts her baby into the air.
    Health & science

    Spinal Health Week

    May 6, 2014July 15, 2017

    By http://www.spinalhealthweek.ca/ Your spine is important to your daily health. In addition to 24 bone joints that allow the body to bend and move, your spine is also home to…

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