The Truth Behind Working Out and Weight Loss **This article was written by Meghan Fish-Bellefleur, Lead Fitness Trainer at Bellefleur Fitness** My goal as a personal trainer is to help people of every shape, size, and ability learn to exercise in a fun, supportive, and non-competitive environment. I believe there are so many reasons toContinue Reading »
Strength training is an important part of any fitness routine. It can help you to build muscle mass, improve your strength, and reduce your risk of chronic diseases. The number one question we get is how long does it take to lose progress made? What happens when you stop strength training for a period ofContinue Reading »
Here are 9 of the most common questions people ask about low back pain Who gets low back pain? What causes low back pain? What are symptoms of low back pain? What are treatment options for low back pain? Should I rest fully when I have back pain? Are there home remedies for low backContinue Reading »
The snow has come and the time to hit the slopes has finally arrived! Skiing, whether it’s downhill or cross-country, can be a fun and healthy way enjoy winter. Nevertheless, skiing, much like many other winter sports, doesn’t come without its own set of risks and possible injuries. Benefits of winter activity Skiing is aContinue Reading »
Torticollis, sometimes referred to as wry neck, is a condition characterized by an asymmetrical head and/or neck position due to involuntary neck muscle contractions. Over time, this can result in the shortening of these muscles, causing pain and discomfort when moving the head in certain directions. Torticollis can affect individuals of all ages but theContinue Reading »
**An update on this topic can be found here -> Understanding Thoracic Outlet Syndrome – 5 Treatment Options To Achieve A Breakthrough In Pain, Numbness and Tingling ** Tingling hands, tight muscles and bad posture – the untold story of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Are you experiencing numbness or tingling in both hands when you areContinue Reading »
Graston Technique and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation (IASTM) Clients often ask about the Graston Technique when what they are really referring to is the less commonly used name, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM). Graston as well as IASTM is gaining popularity not only with patients, but as well with practitioners due to itsContinue Reading »
What is dry needling? Dry needling is an effective therapeutic intervention where a filament needle is used to release tight bands in muscles called trigger points, also known as knots. These knots can be painful with pressure, can refer pain over larger areas, and can also cause movement dysfunctions, which will lead to difficulty performingContinue Reading »
As the old saying goes, “sticks and stones may break my bones…”, so my clients seem to be repeating in their minds. Rest assured that “The Stick” will not be breaking any bones. Do not be afraid to use this product at home, it is far superior and less complicated then using a medicine ball,Continue Reading »
