Few diagnoses cause as much worry as being told you have a herniated or bulging disc. The word alone makes people picture surgery, months off work and a back that will never be the same. In reality, the large majority of disc injuries improve with the right conservative care, and many people who have a disc bulge on an MRI have no pain at all. What matters is not just what the scan shows, but which structure is actually producing your symptoms, whether a nerve is involved, an

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

The best exercises for spine health aren't complicated. A handful of simple moves that build core stability, strengthen your glutes and keep your back moving will do more for most people than any gadget or stretch routine. This guide walks through the eight exercises we give patients most often at Saanichton Chiropractic Group, how to do each one properly, how to progress them, and how to turn them into a complete spine conditioning program. If you're dealing with back pain r