I Have an Injury. How Do I Get Better?
This is a companion to Dr. Jamie Grimes’ post about common cycling injuries.
“I’m injured and in pain! Who should I see to fix it?”
This is probably the most common question we get wh…
Fact Sheet: Treating Pain from Soft Tissue Injuries
This is part of a series of blog posts by Dr. Jamie Grimes discussing how Synergy’s practitioners diagnose injuries and choose the best treatment.
One of the things I have learned after 15 year…
Wounded Warrior 30-Day Accelerated Health and Fitness Fundraiser Package
Donate $50 to the Wounded Warriors Charity Ride for PTSD: Team Synergy will give you $1111 worth of Free Health and Fitness Services with your package.
Synergy’s generous pract…
You’re Invited: Ride with Olympians on May 10 in Support of Canada’s Heroes
Join Team Synergy on Saturday, May 10 as we ride in support of Wounded Warriors Canada, a charity that supports rehabilitation programs for Canadians wounded in combat.
Olympic athletes M…
Wounded Warriors Need Your Help
This summer marks the hundredth anniversary of the Guns of August and the start of World War I.
To mark this somber occasion, I will going riding through France on the Wounded Warriors Battlefi…
Figuring Out How to Warm Up for a Run
The TC 10K marks the start of the summer running season. By supporting events like the Bazan Bay 5K each year, Victoria’s Synergy Health Centre is committed to helping people run smarte…
Haven’t You Heard? Smoking is Bad for You.
While BC may have the lowest smoking rates in Canada, the question remains: why does anyone still smoke at all?
In my practice, patients have successfully quit smoking with the combination of …
How Long is This Going to Take to Heal?
By Dr. Nick Barber, DC
How Long is This Going to Take to Heal?
I hear this question nearly on a daily basis and almost invariably from anyone who has just suffered a training-interrupting injury…
Structure dictates function, Sometimes saving athlete’s careers
The Summer Olympics may be over for another four years, but that doesn’t mean training stops. For many Olympians, now is the time to work on recovery after pushing themselves to the limit and pu…
Fitness gains for all ages and abilites
There are hundreds of reasons why exercise is good for you and even more why weight training and yoga specifically are beneficially. The reasons come as no surprise – increased strength, more …
