Biceps tendonosis is a condition where the collagen fibers of the biceps tendon degenerate due to overuse. Some of the most common symptoms include: Pain in the anterior aspect of the shoulder (especially with overhead movements) Tenderness to touch Muscle weakness Decreased shoulder mobility What Causes Biceps Tendonosis? Some of the most common causes are: Repeated heavy loading Poor ergonomics and biomechanics Activities that involve repetitive overhead movements Muscular imbalances of the upper back and/or shoulders How Can Physiotherapy, Chiropractic and Massage Therapy Help with Bice ..read more

According to Statistics Canada, getting good quality, duration, and consistency of sleep is associated with many positive short- and long-term health benefits. Good sleep improves memory, focus, and concentration. It strengthens the immune system to help fight off infections, improves mood and gives the body an opportunity to heal, recover, and rejuvenate. High quality sleep also helps reduce systemic inflammation and kick starts the detoxification process. What Happens When We Get Poor Sleep? Insufficient sleep (both too short duration and poor quality) is associated with many health risks: o ..read more

Gluteal amnesia is when you are unable to activate and engage your gluteal muscles. This is problematic as the glutes are some of the largest and strongest muscles in your body. The gluteus maximus, medius and minimus make up the gluteal muscle group. We rely on these muscles for many movements, such as walking, running, but also for helping to keep our pelvis and legs in line. When the gluteals are not engaging well, we start to rely on other muscles to take over. This can lead to other problems such as back pain, knee pain and muscle strains. What Causes Gluteal Amnesia? Gluteal amnesia can ..read more

Weightlifting is the process of increasing strength by using weights or another external force to challenge the muscular system to increase overall strength. It is also commonly referred to as strength training. Common strength training exercises include push exercises (barbell squats, push-ups, bench press, overhead press etc.), pull exercises (deadlifts, rows, lat pulldowns, etc.) and core exercises (planks, dead bugs, sit ups, Russian twists, etc.). Some key aspects of weightlifting include: Resistance: An external force used to create a stimulus for muscle growth and development. This incl ..read more

To All of Our Valued Patients, We would like to give you advance notice of our upcoming fee increase. We are sensitive to fee changes as we believe that quality health care should be accessible by all. Unfortunately, the costs to run our business continue to increase. We must also ensure that our talented practitioners are compensated at a level that reflects their high level of education & years of experience. We have made every effort to keep our rate increase to a minimum and promise to offer the most competitive rates in downtown Toronto based on the high quality services we provide ..read more

As the days get shorter and the temperature drops, we slowly put away the boats and bikes for the next few months as our streets are taken over by white fluff and howling winds. It’s often a time when we tend to become more sedentary as we move towards indoor activities. Here are a few tips to maintain regular exercise habits and stay active through the winter blues. 1. Make a Monthly Challenge Each month pick one exercise and aim to complete a certain number of repetitions within a month. For example, this month, my challenge is to complete 500 squats. Make it fun by crossing off each rep you ..read more

With the start of the cold and flu season, the topic of immune-boosting has gained popularity. The immune system does a great job defending your body against disease caused by harmful microorganisms and is even important in delaying the onset of cancer. Sometimes the immune system fails and a pathogen (e.g. viruses, bacteria, parasites, worms, fungi) successfully invades and makes you sick. Even when an infection occurs, the robustness of your immune system’s response can help shorten the length of the illness. For example, in the case of a mild infection caused by SARS-CoV-2 (the virus causin ..read more

It’s that time of year again! The first snowfall is just around the corner, and soon we’ll be hitting the slopes for some fresh powder or jamming out in the terrain park. There is no winter hibernation for ski enthusiasts! So dust off those skis, get them in for a tune up, but don’t neglect your most important piece of equipment – your body – it might need a tune up too! Downhill skiing can be very demanding on your body. Skiing requires a lot of dynamic stability, meaning you need to be able to stay stable and maintain your balance while moving and changing positions rapidly. There may be som ..read more

Typically, adult athletes rush to the court, field or arena after a long day of work or after finally putting the kids to bed. And what makes us do it: the thrill of the game, a little competition, physical fitness, and a fun complete break from the normal day to day activities. It’s intramural night and the last thing that you want to do is run suicides, do fast feet or work on your handling. Rather, we want to jump right into the game. BUT when we jump right into the game without doing the ‘work’ first, injuries happen. Too often we see injuries in our downtown Toronto office clientele that ..read more

Life can get busy, especially during the summer months, and taking a break from exercise is completely normal. Whether the break is due to work commitments, vacation time, health reasons or simply a change in routine, getting back on track might feel daunting. Follow along for some effective tips on how to ease back into exercise to ensure a safe and enjoyable restart to your fitness routines. 1. Reflect on Your Goals Before diving headfirst into a new exercise routine, take a moment to reflect on your fitness goals. Are you aiming for weight loss, increased strength, better flexibility or si ..read more