To correct neck posture, align your ears directly over your shoulders, keep your chest gently lifted, and ensure your computer monitor is positioned exactly at eye level. Taking frequent breaks to perform chin tucks and simple mobility stretches will actively reverse the forward head position commonly known as tech neck. Ultimately, combining daily ergonomic adjustmentsContinue Reading »
It is the oldest debate in medicine: “I hurt myself. Do I put ice on it or heat?” For decades, the standard advice was simple: R.I.C.E. (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation). But if you have been following recent sports science, you know that the rules have changed. In fact, relying too heavily on ice might actuallyContinue Reading »
Springtime Safety: 4 Common Spring Injuries and How to Avoid Them Spring is a wonderful time of year when the flowers bloom, the birds chirp, and the sun shines brighter. It’s also a time when many people are eager to get outside and be active after the long winter months. However, along with the joysContinue Reading »
What is Kinesiology Tape (K-Tape)? Everyone has seen an athlete on TV sporting brightly covered tape on their shoulder or knee, with the strips in fun criss cross patterns. Have you ever wondered what that tape is? It is called Kinesiology Tape, more commonly known as K-Tape, and it does serve a purpose besides beingContinue Reading »
The gyms are closed because of COVID, you are looking to increase your activity levels, so you think high energy cardio exercises are the answer. Why not try walking? Before you hit the x and close this window, hear me out. Walking is the most underrated activity you can do to become a healthier versionContinue Reading »
With more and more people now working from home, and no longer having access to ergonomic workstations that they would typically have when working in a big office, it can make us more susceptible to develop aches and pains. Home office ergonomics isn’t as easy to control as it is in a big office setting.Continue Reading »
I know many people in their 40’s-60’s just like you who have aches or pains, and don’t know what to do about them. I know this because I hear it all the time! It can be incredibly frustrating when pain is stopping you from doing the things that you love. Below are 4 tips toContinue Reading »
After a long and cold winter, spring and summer have finally arrived, and for some this means that golf season is in full swing. After putting this sport on hold for several months of winter (which can feel like forever), diving back into it full throttle can be a little too much, too soon forContinue Reading »
Clients who have back and neck pain often ask us “Do I need an X-ray?” and “Can an MRI tell me what’s wrong?” In this blog we hope to help answer those questions and put you at ease that your physiotherapist has your best interest, health, and safety in mind when we decide whether orContinue Reading »
“Growing up being highly involved in dance, as a dancer and a teacher, our Physiotherapist Shira Schwartz has been through her fair share of injuries, but also knows what dancing is all about and the strain that it can put on ones body and is our in house expert for anything related to dance andContinue Reading »
