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Adhesive capsulitis is typically known by its more common name, Frozen Shoulder. People who injure their shoulder or are recovering from surgery/ a procedure that prevents arm movement for a length of time are prone to developing Frozen Shoulder. Sometimes a minor shoulder issue such as pulling a shoulder muscle can result in the development […]

Patients who suffer from Sciatica know how seriously debilitating the pain can be, but what is the most effective approach for treating this condition? Thankfully, physiotherapy offers a number of ways to go about it. In fact, treating the root cause of Sciatica requires a comprehensive approach centering around positive lifestyle changes which help to

Over the last few months, millions of people have switched from an office or school environment to a home set up. Working at home has plenty of advantages, but it can also present challenges – especially when it comes to keeping your body pain free. It’s important to optimize your home office ergonomics as well

Osteoarthritis of the hips and knees can be a difficult diagnosis to receive. It is often referred to as “wear and tear” arthritis. What this means is that people diagnosed with this condition experience a degeneration of joint tissue which causes inflammation, and then leads to loss of cartilage. Cartilage is the barrier we have

Tense muscles. Obsessing about the news. Anxiety about the future. Difficulty sleeping. Do all of these sound familiar? You’re definitely not alone. There’s no doubt that we are living with a lot of uncertainty right now. How can we cope? Doing Nothing To Cope With Everything The answer might be as simple as doing…. nothing.

Poor sleep quality affects your day-to-day life, as anyone who has spent time sleep-deprived can attest to. When you haven’t had a good night’s sleep you tend to make poor decisions throughout the day and take lazy options, such as poor food choices or skipping a gym session.  Not Getting Good Quality Sleep? Do you

What Are Orthotics? Orthotics look just like insoles that you can buy to put into your shoes. However, these are not to be mistaken as the same ones you can buy at the store while doing your regular shopping. Custom orthotics must be prescribed by a Doctor and you get fitted for them based on

Experiencing muscle soreness after working out isn’t a bad thing, because it means primarily that we’re exercising enough to bring about a change in the body, and that is the goal of exercise. It is an unfortunate stepping stone in the right direction. But while some soreness is perfectly normal, the discomfort of post-workout pain

1 – Endorphins, Nature’s Pain Killers Endorphins are neurotransmitters that are produced by the brain and spinal cord. They are similar in action to opioid drugs such as morphine or codeine in that they bind to pain receptors in the brain and block them, thereby numbing or reducing the pain messages. Endorphins are released as

Proper posture may not have been top of mind for our ancestors who spent most hours of the day actively engaged in physical work. However, today’s digitized world has led to increasingly sedentary lifestyles. Our bodies had evolved to move, and yet we are now spending the majority of our time sitting in front of