The Power of Acupuncture Healing : From Pain Relief to Emotional Well-Being In the quest for optimal health and well-being, many individuals are turning to acupuncture—an ancient healing practice with a rich history and a wealth of benefits. While acupuncture is perhaps best known for its ability to alleviate physical pain, its therapeutic effects extend farContinue Reading »
Understanding Thoracic Outlet Syndrome – 5 Treatment Options To Achieve A Breakthrough In Pain, Numbness and Tingling This article is an update to a previously written article that can be found here -> Tingling hands, tight muscles and bad posture – the untold story of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Are you tired of living with theContinue 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 »
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 »
Whether you are watching the latest Netflix series, or looking at the articles in magazines, there is an enhanced image of how amazing sex should be, and how we should be having it all the time. The unfortunate truth is that for 20% of women in North America, this isn’t the case. With 1 outContinue Reading »
You realize that you need pelvic floor physiotherapy and have some anxiety around the pelvic floor assessment, as you don’t know what to expect. First off, pelvic floor physiotherapy is very similar to regular physiotherapy; however, we concentrate on a very different part of the body. Pelvic floor physiotherapists have advanced training on the muscles,Continue 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 »
Are you planning to have a baby or are you already expecting? It can be an overwhelming time in a woman’s life, with all the physical and emotional changes occurring over several months. Changes are to be expected, but it’s always helpful getting knowledge to keep your body in good shape. Rest assured, there isContinue Reading »
As physiotherapists, we are often asked if our client’s diet can contribute to the inflammation and pain they are experiencing. What we know for sure is that food is fuel for the body. Diet and exercise go hand-in-hand, and it is important to maintain a balanced diet in any healthy lifestyle. Although physiotherapists do notContinue Reading »
Posture – Tips for healthy posture We’ve all done it – nagged a friend, family member, or loved one to sit up straight, shoulders back, chin up, etc. Truth is, most of us have probably been on the receiving end of the exact same comments too. Countless hours spent hunched over desks, watching TV, onContinue Reading »
