3 Reasons You Aren’t Getting Enough Sleep
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 […]
The Crucial Role Sleep Plays in Pain Management
In your opinion, what controls pain? Pain medication? Heat/ice therapy? Stretching? Certainly, these things can help specific people get some pain relief. However, there is another aspect of pain management that is often overlooked. Individuals either underestimate its ability to manage pain or are unaware of its pain-preventing/controlling powers. This pain manager is free, and […]
Kick Fibromyalgia Pain with Physiotherapy
Pains. Aches. Fatigue. Sleep disturbances. These are all aspects of a condition called fibromyalgia. If you suffer from this issue, you are all too familiar with these frustrations and the limitations they bring. You are probably tired of feeling the general malaise that overtakes most people who have fibromyalgia. Also, you likely wish with all […]
Yes, Physiotherapy CAN Improve Sleep
Do you have trouble falling asleep? If so, to say you are not alone in your plight is a serious understatement. You’d be hard-pressed to find even one person who has not had difficulty falling asleep at some time or another. Many individuals have such a severe struggle with sleep that they turn to sleep-inducing […]
Amazing Acupuncture: How It Can Help You
Quick answer Hands-on care can help, but it usually works best as part of a bigger rehab plan. That usually means pairing treatment with exercise, education, and a gradual return to activity. Common questions Is treatment enough on its own? Usually not. It tends to work best with movement and strengthening. What should I expect? […]
Can Physiotherapy Help You Sleep Better?
A good night of sleep can be the best medicine, but what if your pain makes it hard to get peaceful slumber? While you may understand the importance of sleep, it can sometimes feel like there is little that can be done to naturally overcome a bout of sleeplessness or ongoing insomnia. But have you ever […]