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Types of Headaches: Causes, Self-Care Tips and When to Get Help
Headaches are one of the most common reasons people search for a chiropractor, and one of the most frequently mismanaged. Most people default to painkillers, a dark room, and waiting it out, without ever finding out why the headaches keep coming back. At Saanichton Chiropractic Group, we see headache and migraine patients every week, and in a large share of cases the trigger is not hiding in the brain at all. It is sitting in the joints and muscles of the neck and upper back.

Saanichton Chiropractic Group
Aug 169 min read


What's Causing Your Shoulder Pain? 8 Common Causes and When to Get Help
Shoulder pain is one of the most common — and most frequently mismanaged — conditions we treat. This guide covers the 8 most common causes, how our team diagnoses and treats each one, and when to book a chiropractic assessment in Saanichton.

Saanichton Chiropractic Group
Jul 2910 min read


Hip Pain in Saanichton: Causes, Treatment & When to See a Chiropractor
Hip pain is one of the most common — and most underestimated — complaints we treat at Saanichton Chiropractic Group. Patients often assume it’s just aging, or a pulled muscle that will resolve on its own. But hip pain that lingers beyond two weeks, worsens with activity, or radiates into the groin, buttock, or thigh almost always has a specific structural cause — and identifying that cause is the difference between guessing and actually getting better.

Saanichton Chiropractic Group
May 228 min read


Neck Pain: Common Causes, Exercises and When to Worry
Neck pain is one of the most common conditions we treat at Saanichton Chiropractic. Whether it's muscle tension, a cervical disc herniation, whiplash, or tech neck — this complete guide covers causes, treatment options, and when to see a chiropractor.

Saanichton Chiropractic Group
May 1311 min read


Saanichton Chiropractic Group Voted #1 Chiropractic Clinic in Victoria 2025
We are proud to announce that Saanichton Chiropractic Group has won 1st Place Platinum in the 2025 Victoria Community Votes for Healthcare — moving up from a silver finish in 2024 to take the top spot this year. This recognition means the world to our entire team, and it belongs first and foremost to you: the patients, neighbours, and community members of the Saanich Peninsula who trusted us with your health and took the time to vote. 🏆 2025 Victoria Community Votes 1st Pla

Saanichton Chiropractic Group
Jan 146 min read
ICBC Chiropractic Coverage in BC: What’s Covered and How It Works
If you've been hurt in a car crash in British Columbia, the first question is usually a practical one: what will ICBC actually pay for, and how do you start? The short answer is that ICBC pre-approves 25 chiropractic treatments in the first 12 weeks after a crash, with no doctor's referral and no approval call needed. Massage therapy, physiotherapy, acupuncture, kinesiology and counselling each have their own pre-approved treatments on the same claim. At Saanichton Chiropract

Saanichton Chiropractic Group
Jun 23, 20256 min read


Top Causes of Lower Back Pain — and How to Treat It in Saanichton
Lower back pain is the world's leading cause of disability — and one of the most common reasons patients visit our back pain chiropractic clinic in Saanichton. Up to 80% of adults will experience significant lower back pain at some point in their lives, yet the majority of cases respond extremely well to conservative, non-drug care. The key is identifying the right cause and matching it with the right treatment. In this guide, we cover the top causes of lower back pain and wa

Saanichton Chiropractic Group
Apr 29, 202514 min read


Sciatica: Causes, Treatment Options and How Long It Lasts
Sciatica is one of the most painful and disruptive conditions we treat at Saanichton Chiropractic — and also one of the most successfully treated. The sharp, burning, or electric pain that shoots from the lower back through the buttock and down the leg is instantly recognizable to anyone who has experienced it. For some people it comes on suddenly after a bend or lift; for others it builds gradually over weeks or months. If you're looking for hands-on care, see our sciatica t

Saanichton Chiropractic Group
Apr 14, 202511 min read


TMJ Exercises and Self-Care: Can a Chiropractor Help With Jaw Pain?
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD) — commonly referred to as TMJ — is one of the most underdiagnosed sources of chronic jaw pain, headaches, and facial discomfort. Millions of people in North America live with clicking or locking jaws, morning headaches from teeth grinding, and difficulty chewing — often without realizing that the jaw joint and its surrounding muscles are the source, or that chiropractic care is an effective treatment option. For in-clinic care, see our

Saanichton Chiropractic Group
Sep 14, 202312 min read


Running Injuries, Load Management & Return to Sport: A Sports Chiropractor's Guide for Victoria Runners
Running is one of the most accessible and effective ways to stay active — and one of the most injury-prone if training load, form, and recovery aren't managed well. Injuries affect an estimated 40–70% of recreational runners every year, with most occurring not from a single traumatic event but from accumulated training stress on underprepared tissue. At Saanichton Chiropractic Group , we work with runners at every level — from complete beginners adopting a walk/run program t

Saanichton Chiropractic Group
Oct 25, 202211 min read


Sports Chiropractic & Athletic Performance: A Complete Guide for Victoria BC Athletes
Whether you're a competitive athlete, a weekend warrior, or simply someone who wants to stay active and injury-free, sports chiropractic can be one of the most valuable tools in your performance toolkit. At Saanichton Chiropractic , our sports chiropractic services are used by athletes across Victoria, Saanich, and the Peninsula — from recreational runners and cyclists to competitive team sport athletes and weekend golfers — to recover faster, prevent injuries, and perform a

Saanichton Chiropractic Group
Oct 25, 202212 min read
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