5 Tips for Managing Arthritis Pain
When arthritis pain happens, the last thing you want to do is move. But when you don’t move, the pain often ends up getting worse. However, movement is a key piece when it comes to combating arthritis pain. At the…
Category Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy vs Athletic Therapy
Many people use physiotherapy and athletic therapy interchangeably. However, these are two separate professions. But we get it. It’s confusing. If you aren’t a physiotherapist or athletic therapist, you might wonder what exactly is the big difference between the two.…
Everything You Need to Know About Upper Back Pain
While no one wants to experience pain, sometimes, it’s completely unavoidable. Maybe you woke up with a knot in your upper back. Or perhaps you noticed a gradual ache begin to appear in your upper back throughout various parts of…
What is Physiotherapy?
Maybe your doctor recently recommended physiotherapy for you. However, you’ve never been to a physiotherapist before, and you’re wondering what to expect — and even what a physiotherapist does. You might feel nervous and anxious about your upcoming appointment. So,…
Everything You Need to Know About Physiotherapy in Sciatica Treatment
While sciatica often gets thrown in with every other back pain case, it isn’t exactly the same thing. Unlike many other forms of back pain, sciatica originates from the sciatic nerve. It also doesn’t solely cause back pain. In fact,…
How Physiotherapy Can Help Knee Pain
Knee pain is all too common. And it’s not surprising. Throughout your life, the knee takes on a lot of wear and tear. This joint helps you walk, run, jump, and more. In fact, for every additional pound of body…
Understanding Muscle Strains
Muscle strains impact individuals of all ages and fitness levels. In fact, muscle injuries account for 10-55% of all sports injuries. This isn’t a huge surprise, since our muscles provide force for all of the movements our bodies perform. Most…
The Definitive Guide to Car Accidents: Injury Rehabilitation and MPI Claims
Filing an MPI claim? Perhaps your brain feels a bit like it’s melting with all the insurance jargon. Or maybe you just want to be prepared if you’re ever in a car accident. Through this article, we hope to clarify…
Golf, Keeping you on Course!
Golf season is coming! Believe it or not golf is a physically demanding sport, and therefore golf injuries are very common. As an example, Tiger Woods had back surgery for an injured lower back disc. As physiotherapists, patients often say to us, “please…
How To Choose and Buy A Mattress or Pillow The Correct Way
Two of the most frequently asked questions from physiotherapy patients are “how do I choose a pillow,” and “how do I choose a mattress?” Mattress and pillow shopping is confusing because there are lots of choices, but once you understand…