Osteoarthritis is the wearing down of cartilage on joints, and when cartilage wears away, bones are left to rub directly on each other. Bone-on-bone rubbing of facet joints can inflame medial branch nerves, resulting in intense facet joint pain.
Pender Island (Saanich: stÌeyÌÉs) is one of the Southern Gulf Islands located in the Gulf of Georgia, British Columbia, Canada.Pender Island is approximately 34 km 2 (13 sq mi) in area and is home to about 2,250 permanent residents, as well as a large seasonal population.he islands, along with Pender Harbour on the Sunshine Coast, were given their current name by Captain Richards for Staff Commander, later Captain, Daniel Pender, RN who surveyed the coast of British Columbia aboard HMS Plumper, HMS Hecate and the Beaver from 1857 to 1870.
Offering adventurers a taste of Canada's authentic untamed wilderness. Prince Rupert, British Columbia is part of the Alaska cruise theatre, located 500 miles north of Vancouver and 40 miles south of the Alaska border.Though not actually located within the State of Alaska, Prince Rupert has been a popular stop on many Alaskan cruise itineraries.here Canada's Wilderness Begins. Prince Rupert is a vibrant community with a rich history, located in a stunning oceanfront setting surrounded by mountains. First Nations communities have lived in Prince Rupert for more than 10,000 years, and this cultural heritage is a popular experience for visitors today.