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 »
Who gets low back pain? The short answer is: almost everyone. Research shows that approximately 80% of people will experience at least one episode of significant low back pain in their lives. While it can happen at any age, most first-time episodes occur between the ages of 30 and 50. This is why people overContinue Reading »
Does the Chronic Knee Pain You’re Suffering From Causing You To Stress? Top 9 Questions That Have People Concerned About Knee Pain Are you tired of suffering from chronic knee pain? Do you find it difficult to complete your daily activities due to the discomfort? If so, you’re not alone. For many individuals aged 45Continue Reading »
Does the Chronic Neck Pain You’re Suffering From Have You Worried? Top 9 Questions That Have People Concerned About Neck Pain Are you tired of suffering from chronic neck pain? Do you find it difficult to complete your daily activities due to the discomfort? If so, you’re not alone. Neck pain is a common problemContinue Reading »
How to avoid slipping on ice? Living in Canada, our winters are filled with cold, snow and ice. Ice can be scary, since we don’t have the same level of traction as we do walking on asphalt or cement. Despite the unpredictable nature of ice, there are strategies and tips that you can follow toContinue Reading »
This is a guest post written Meghan Fish-Bellefleur who suffers from an inflammatory arthritis known as Ankylosing Spondylitis to critique a product suggested to her. After suffering with sometimes crippling pain and stiffness for approximately 2 years, I was finally diagnosed with an inflammatory arthritis and auto-immune disorder, Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS). Now with all thisContinue Reading »
