More than 50 percent of Canadians say the quality of their sleep isn’t good, according to Statistics Canada, reported by CBC News. “Lack of sleep (both duration and quality) are associated with obesity, Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, injuries, death from all causes, depression, irritability and reduced well-being,” wrote a contributor to CBC News. Are you one of the many … Read More
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 could benefit from a physiotherapist’s … 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