Injuries Struggling to Heal? Sleep Might Be the Missing Link
When it comes to healing from an injury, there’s one essential factor that often gets overlooked: sleep. Sleep isn’t just about feeling rested—it plays a vital role in your recovery process. During sleep, your body enters a powerful state of repair, regeneration, and restoration. If you’re not prioritizing good sleep while recovering, you’re likely slowing […]
Reclaiming Your Identity from the Grip of Chronic Pain
Your identity—the unique way you perceive yourself and present yourself to the world—is a cornerstone of who you are. But chronic pain, with its relentless unpredictability, can shake this foundation. It doesn’t just impact your body; it affects your confidence, self-worth, and even the roles you hold most dear. However, there’s hope—because understanding how pain […]
Thinking of Googling Your Symptoms? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t
When you’re in pain, it’s tempting to turn to Google for quick answers and self-diagnosis. However, while the internet offers a vast amount of information, it can also be a minefield of misinformation—especially when it comes to diagnosing and treating injuries or chronic pain. The Problem with Self-Diagnosis Many injuries share similar symptoms, but the […]
High performance curler, Jill Officer, on the everyday grind and making radical moves
THE EVERYDAY GRIND Everyone wants the glory. But what is the process required to get there? What is the reality? What are the everyday habits that move you towards your goals? High performance curler Jill Officer, of the legendary Jennifer Jones team, was consistent. “I was on the ice every day. There was always something […]
Alexa Scott, a young woman who knows what challenge means
“You have to be aware of yourself and what you want to do.” On the surface, these two concepts can sound somewhat simple. But how aware are we of how we are truly reacting in the moment to what is happening around us? How often do we revisit our goals and remind ourselves of what […]
3 Reasons You Should Give Physiotherapy a Try
Many people who can benefit from physiotherapy aren’t taking advantage of it. In 2011, about 12 million adults received outpatient physiotherapy services, which means “only 9.58% of the people who could have benefited from (physiotherapy) services ever received them,” wrote a contributor to Web PT. Are you part of the 90 percent of individuals who […]
2 Ways to Prevent Sports Injuries: Interview with Physiotherapist Cara Goleski
Aches and pains, difficulty bouncing back from surgery, poor balance and coordination — these are just a few problems that drive individuals to a physiotherapy office. Often, people are amazed at the results they receive from this exercise-based, drug-free treatment option. In addition to treating patients with back and neck pain and many other issues, […]
Physiotherapy: A Big Help for Headaches
Headaches and migraines affect about 15 percent of the adult population of the U.S. alone. A headache is a disorder of the nervous system and can often be treated with over-the-counter drugs like ibuprofen and acetamenofen, as well as with heating pads and ice packs. But for some people, these treatments just don’t cut it. […]
How Physiotherapy Improves Incontinence
Incontinence, which refers to a loss of bladder control, affects over 3.3 million people in Canada. Incontinence is not only a life-altering problem, but it can also be embarrassing. There is no doubt that incontinence majorly interferes daily life, but there is also no doubt that there are effective treatments for this condition. That means […]
3 Signs You Have a Chronic Sports Injury and Don’t Know It
Each year, thousands of Canadians are hospitalized as a result of a sports injury. Sports injuries can be devastating, especially to professional athletes or those who use sports as their primary means of stress relief. Chronic Injuries Vs. Acute Injuries Usually, an acute sports injury, such as a sprained ankle, will make itself known by […]