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We are proud to offer the most advanced shockwave therapy available in Burnaby! Using the latest Swiss made Storz machine, our equipment is backed by 75 years of research studies with outstanding results! If you’re looking for shockwave therapy Burnaby, we can offer you the most effective treatment for plantar fasciitis, calcific tendonitis in the […]

No swimmer wants to have shoulder pain from the sport they love or to have pain keep them from swimming again. That is why there are a few tips to remember, mistakes to avoid, and exercises to do to help your shoulder stay strong. Prevent swimmer’s shoulder with these ideas! Before Entering the Water: This […]

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Pacific Health! It’s wonderful time of year to spend time with loved ones and reflect on your accomplishments and milestones. We’d like to send you warm wishes for the holidays and also to wish you happiness and good health for the new year! We’ll be closed for the holidays […]

If you’re a dedicated jogger, weight-lifter, yogi, or cyclist, you are committed to staying in shape, treating your body well, and preventing future health problems. However, there is more to working out than the amount of time you spend at the gym. Taking care of your body before and after a workout is just as […]

If you’re living with a sports injury and your performance is suffering, then you might have already been recommended kinesiology tape, a kind of sports tape you may have noticed at least once before on a passing jogger, cyclist, or athlete. This method of rehabilitation and sports support is rapidly gaining popularity due to the […]

We put our feet through a lot. From wearing inappropriate shoes to jogging on hard pavement, we expect a lot from them, which means that there’s plenty that can go wrong. From minor aches and pains to larger and more serious injuries and conditions, our feet sometimes need a little extra TLC. Take care of […]

There’s nothing worse than having your plans derailed by a pesky cold. And even though you pump your body full of liquids and all the cold medication you can find, you’re still left feeling achy, groggy, and stuffy. If you can’t afford to let your cold ride itself out, try these foods and supplements to […]

Do you suffer from chronic back, neck, and shoulder pain? Have you heard friends and family tell you over and over again that you should see their chiropractor, visit a massage therapist, or get an appointment with a physiotherapist? All these recommendations are given with good intent; but these three professions aren’t interchangeable. In order […]

Summer markets bring an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables that taste absolutely nothing like their off-season or greenhouse-grown cousins. There is nothing quite like biting into a plump, sun-kissed tomato or squishing a watermelon’s fragrant flesh on a hot summer’s day. Other than tasting great, summer foods contain an abundance of healthy vitamins, minerals, […]

Sometimes, there are some things worth hurting for. Pregnancy, for instance, is no walk in the park. From the very beginning, expectant mothers face an onslaught of challenging health problems like colds, morning sickness, digestive issues, weight gain, risk of gestational diabetes, swelling, emotional reactivity, fatigue, and uncomfortable sleep…not to mention the grand, painful finale […]