“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
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
Physiotherapy Is an Effective Treatment for Headaches
“How can I get my headaches to go away?” That’s a great question, one that has been asked thousands of times and for which there is not always a clear answer. Pain associated with headaches can be severe and life altering. A lot of people who deal with this issue would do almost anything for it to be resolved. Can … Read More
Do You REALLY Need Steroids for Shoulder Pain?
There are few types of pain more uncomfortable than shoulder pain. Those who develop tendonitis, bursitis, rotator cuff problems, etc., know all too well the familiar aches of shoulder pain. Individuals dealing with such pain are often willing to do almost anything to ease it. The Trouble With Steroids In an attempt to control shoulder pain, it’s common for patients … Read More