3 Ways to Ease Lower Back Pain with Core Strengthening
Having a weak core is common. Many people sit at desks all day and do not get the exercise they need for a strong back and core. As a result, they have poor balance and posture, weakness, and lower back pain. Are you experiencing lower back pain? If so, a weak core and back are […]
Strengthen Your Immune System with Physiotherapy
The immune system is truly amazing. It is critical to our overall health and wellbeing. When functioning properly, it defends against microorganisms that cause disease. “But sometimes (the immune system) fails,” stated Harvard Health. “A germ invades successfully and makes you sick.” Getting sick from time to time is normal and not necessarily indicative of […]
How to STOP Knee Pain with Strengthening Exercises
Imagine this: you wake up on a Monday morning to the sound of your blaring alarm. Surprisingly, you awake refreshed and ready to start your day. You take a deep breath and sit up. As you throw your legs over the side of the bed, you grimace at the sharp pain in your knees. “Oh […]
You’re Not Stuck with Neck and Back Pain
Are you one of the thousands of people who deal with neck and back pain? Have you struggled with chronic pain for years? Do you feel like you will never get rid of your aches? If so, here is some amazing news: you are NOT stuck with neck and back pain! Can Physiotherapy Replace Surgery? […]
Why Sit Ups Are So Bad For You
Sit ups have historically been touted as an important part of a person’s exercise routine. After all, sit ups will chisel your abs fast, right? Wrong. Not only are sit ups not the most effective exercise for building abdominal strength; they are also flat out bad for your back. How Sit Ups Damage Your Body […]
Prevent Dance-related Injuries with Physiotherapy
If you had to guess, which type of individual would you assume was at greater risk for injury: rugby player or dancer? Believe it or not, a dancer has more of a chance of becoming injured than a rugby player does. Dance may look effortless and easy on the body, but it is not. In […]
You Can Prevent Falls, Breaks and Other Injuries with Physiotherapy
Did you know that one in three older individuals (65 and older) will fall this year, along with 50 percent of those over age 80? It’s true. These falls often have serious medical consequences, such as broken bones and other types of trauma. Here is the good news: seniors can guard themselves against age-related injuries […]