Maybe you’ve seen these electrical devices to put on your body on the TV infomercials. The public is told that they can build and tone muscle and burn fat. You simply strap the device on your tummy, lay back and relax with…
Turkey with cranberry sauce. Holiday cookies. Wine. Mashed potatoes and gravy. Appetizers galore! This is the time of year where decadent food is everywhere. When you’re surrounded by treats and temptations, it can be difficult to make healthy choices. Here…
Are you sitting comfortably? Now brace yourself and you may want to stand because what comes next may surprise you. Sitting is making us humans sick, giving us pain, and literally killing us. In a typical day, Canadians are sitting…
Here are two short videos demonstrating proper shovelling techniques (snow, gravel or soil ). Save a back injury and try these tips. Shovelling is an exercise and technique is important!
Let’s embrace our winters and show that we don’t let our climate keep us on the couch or in the car. Running is one example of a great winter sport. In this blog article I’ll give some tips with videos…
Have you ever experienced an achy/sore neck or back while working on a mobile device like a smart phone or tablet? How about a laptop or desktop? If so, you are part of an epidemic. With the explosion of all…
I am often asked if inversion tables are helpful for stretching and relieving pain or are they a fad or gimmick? The answer is yes, they can be helpful for neck, mid-back, lower back, hip or knee pain. Inversion tables…
We are still offering appointments by video (TeleRehabilitation). What are the benefits of a video appointment (TeleRehabilitation)? No delays in getting treatment during the current Coronavirus precautions. A physiotherapist will gather important information both verbally and visually to be able…
Why bother exercising? “I’m too busy, I’m not fat, I’ve tried it but my back aches and my feet hurt.” “I would like to exercise my right not to exercise”. We have all heard these statements before, but maybe we…
There are many different types of arthritis, however, the most common is osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative arthritis of the joints. Osteoarthritis is a very common condition treated by physiotherapists, however, a lot of people do not realize that successful treatment…