Fear has been called debilitating, but can fear truly lead to chronic pain and disability? In some cases the answer may be yes. What Does Fear have to do with Pain? A blog post written by physiotherapist Tim Wideman asks, “…why [do] some of my patients with seemingly similar musculoskeletal injuries recover and why [do] others develop chronic pain and … Read More
Getting to Know the Source of Your Pain
Has pain moved into your body, taking residence in one particular area? Some people suffer from the same headaches, foot pangs, or muscle soreness day after day. Discussing these sensations with a physician or physiotherapist is important. However, don’t be surprised if the medical professional announces that the body part plaguing you is fine. In fact, the relentless pain you … Read More
Physiotherapy Helps New Mom Feel like Herself Again
It is often said that childbirth is one of the most painful experiences a woman can face. But post-partum recovery can be painful too. Unfortunately, it is rarely talked about. Long after labour is over, many women struggle with pain in their back, groin, and hips. There are also reports of severe pelvic pain. Aside from physical pain, there is … Read More
Goals of Postoperative ACL Physiotherapy
ACL is the acronym for “anterior cruciate ligament,” but don’t rush to memorize this medical term. Most people understand that the ACL is an important part of the knee. Actually, it is one of the four main ligaments in your knee and it connects the femur and the tibia. Even though the ACL is small, it provides a significant body … Read More
Are Muscle Cramps Crippling Your Active Lifestyle?
Picture this: your fast paced run comes to a quick halt when your left calf muscle twists and shoots pain throughout your leg. Or, you’re sprinting for home plate when the muscle in your groin begins stabbing you like a sword. For most athletes, picturing these scenarios requires no stretch of the imagination. Muscle cramps are common problems for athletes. … Read More
Pain Relief is a Marathon, Not a Race
When pain is present, it is only natural to seek out the most expedient form of pain relief. But too many trips to the medicine cabinet can be costly in more ways than one. In time, temporary fixes found in medicine will impact your wallet and, if taken in high dosages for too long, can seriously hinder other internal body … Read More
Pain with activity: when should you stop?
Last week a patient came into the clinic complaining of persistent knee pain that she’d been experiencing over the past 6 to 8 months when working out or running. She stated it began as just soreness in her knee, but for the past couple months has caused increased pain and swelling, preventing her from running further than 5 miles or squats and lunges at the … Read More
Pain and physiotherapy: The not-so painful truth
One of the most common fears about attending physiotherapy is that it’s painful. While we’re not going to say you won’t experience some pain, our intention is to not cause pain and do not want you to be in pain. Most often pain is caused when we ask you to stress a painful and/or swollen joint or tissue. Immobilizing or taking pressure … Read More