Tech Neck, The E-Epidemic of Neck Pain
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…
Inversion Tables: A Gimmick or a Helpful Health Tool?
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…
Video Appointments (TeleRehabilitation) Available
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…
Exercise, Why Bother? 3 Types of Exercises to Help Improve the Body
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…
Arthritis – Don’t suffer needlessly
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…
Cupping Massage Therapy Gains Popularity in Winnipeg
An ancient technique is finding its place in the modern world of healing here in Winnipeg. Cupping massage is a modified version of the common practice of cupping therapy, used in traditional Chinese medicine and the results that this treatment…
The 5 Most Common Causes of Back Pain
Back pain is a symptom caused (in most cases) by an injury in one or more parts of the spine. It can be located in the upper, middle, and/or lower back. This article will talk about the most common: Lower back pain, also…
How to Know if Your Back Pain is Chronic
When Is Your Back Pain Chronic? Pain is a reaction of our nervous system. As uncomfortable as it is, sudden pain is a form of survival our bodies have developed to warn us of possible injuries or damage. It should…
Your Guide to Different Types of Back Pain
Back pain is a complex topic, as it refers to a part of the body where multiple structures are working together: vertebrae, intervertebral disks, ribs, muscles, ligaments, nerves, blood vessels, organs… Each one can cause back pain if it suffers…