Do you suffer from vertigo? If so, you are all too familiar with rooms that feel like they are spinning, a dizzy head, and an upset stomach. The vast majority of the people in your life probably don’t have a grid for how intense and life-altering vertigo can be. Does any of this sound familiar? A lot of people who … Read More
Has Sciatica Got You Down? Let Physiotherapy Lift You Up.
Has sciatica got you down lately? If so, you are part of a small percentage of individuals (2.2%) worldwide that has this condition. In case you are unfamiliar with the term, sciatica is a type of pain that affects the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back to down the back of each leg. Sciatic pain can be either … Read More
3 Long-Term Benefits of Physiotherapy
What usually gets you through an unpleasant task? Is it the thought that your present action will benefit you in some way several weeks from now? If you are like most people, probably not! The majority of individuals want results now and don’t think much about the long-term results of things. Is this true of you? It’s so much easier … Read More
4 Reasons You Should Try Physiotherapy for Back Pain
“My back is killing me!” If you’ve uttered this phrase or something similar many times in your life, chances are you’ve tried lots of remedies for back pain. No doubt you’ve had your fair share of hot baths with epsom salts, taken a lot of ibuprofen, spent big bucks on a firmer mattress, and undertaken different back-strengthening exercises. If none … Read More
Physiotherapy: A Healing Treat for Troubled Feet
Have you ever noticed how often people complain of having sore feet? Or, perhaps you are the one who’s constantly letting others know how achy your feet are. Maybe you’ve tried soaking them, getting foot massages, applying foot creams, and keeping off your feet as much as possible. Have these treatments helped much? If not, you may want to consider … Read More
Is Physiotherapy an Effective Treatment for Jaw Pain (TMD)?
Have you ever heard of or been diagnosed with TMD (temporomandibular disorder)? If so, you know that it causes jaw pain that is sometimes severe and very much interferes with daily life. TMD can… Give you “trouble chewing or a sudden uncomfortable bite — as if the upper and lower teeth are not fitting together properly.” Affect both … Read More
4 Ways Physiotherapy Helps You Age Gracefully
Do you know what the life expectancy of the average Canadian is? For women it is 84 years, and for men it is 79 years. When you think about it, that’s a really long time on this earth. If you are a 40-year-old woman, you could live at least another 45 years or so, maybe longer. While most of us … Read More
Physiotherapy Can Motivate You to FINALLY Get Fit
How many people do you know who are currently trying to lose weight and/or build muscle? If you’re like most individuals, a fairly high percentage of your friends, family members, and acquaintances are in this boat. Perhaps you are, too. It’s sobering to observe the majority of people failing at losing weight and getting fit. Thankfully, you don’t have to … Read More
Maximize Nutrition with Fresh Summer Produce
There is no better time than summer to give your diet a makeover. Why? Because of this favored season’s abundance of fresh produce. It’s rarely easy to swap out candy bars and fast foods for fruits and veggies, but it’s doable when the produce is as fresh, delicious, and flavorful as it is in the summer months. Why Your Body … Read More
3 Easy Ways to Prevent Workplace Injuries
Many injuries happen in the workplace. For example, an activity as benign as sitting at a desk makes one susceptible to muscle strains and sprains. Also, frequent lifting, squatting, stooping, and other tasks sometimes required of office workers pose risk of injury. It’s relatively easy to get injured while working in an office environment. Thankfully, it is equally easy to … Read More