Physiotherapy is an excellent complement to post-surgery care and can help a patient restore range of motion and a return to normal movement. However, much like healing, the results don’t happen overnight. Physiotherapy allows for a progression towards wellness. That said, it can help you heal faster and return to regular movements in less time. You may need physiotherapy if you’ve had: Joint replacement surgery A total hip replacement Anterior cruciate ligament repair Rotator cuff surgery Spinal surgery The Phases of Post-Surgery Physio Early Recovery As soon as a patient is discharged from ..read more

Cold and hot applications to injured areas are typical go-to treatments and can be extremely useful in alleviating several ailments from strained muscles to arthritis. However, knowing whether to apply cold or hot treatments (or a mixture of both) to affected areas can be a bit confusing. Here’s what is important to know in terms of cold and hot applications and when to use them. Heat Therapy Heat therapy can help soothe discomfort, increase mobility and relax healing tissues. There are typically two types of heat therapy: • Convection heat (or moist heat) may include applications such as stea ..read more

Arthritis is a very common condition that affects people of all ages.  It tends to get worse as we get older and is considered a normal part of aging, just like grey hair and wrinkles!  Arthritis can result in inflammation of the joints resulting in pain and stiffness in the joint and surrounding tissues. Factors that cause arthritis to develop vary from person to person and include genetics, previous injuries, disorders of the immune system, or a sedentary lifestyle. While there is no cure for arthritis, much can be done with medical management, self-management, and, of course, phys ..read more

For those who suffer from vertigo, the feeling of the world spinning almost constantly, and the disorientation associated with it can be temporarily debilitating. However, there are ways to help ease the symptoms and fight back against vertigo in general. Vertigo vs Dizziness Often, vertigo and dizziness are confused or mistaken for the same ailment. However, vertigo is a much more sustained ailment than short periods of dizziness. Those who suffer vertigo will feel the world spinning if they are sitting, standing, or moving around. Nausea and vomiting are common and the only way many people f ..read more

If you’ve ever experienced deep muscular pain or ‘knots’ in various areas of the body, you may have been told it is related to the fascia, a connective tissue within the body. What is Fascia? Fascia is a specialized system that is similar in appearance to a spider’s web. It’s densely woven within the body, covering and connecting muscles, bone, nerves, arteries, and veins as well as all of the body’s internal organs. The fascial system covers the body from head to toe and holds the human body in place, so we don’t collapse into a pile of mush! Fascia, like all human tissue, can become restrict ..read more

Finding out you are pregnant and preparing for the arrival of your child is an exciting time. However, for many women, aches and pains in the lower back and pelvis may become commonplace as their pregnancies progress. Many of our clients end up wondering if self-care such as prenatal massage or visiting a chiropractor is okay during pregnancy. When it comes to chiropractic care, it’s absolutely okay to continue to book sessions during pregnancy. However, it’s always good to provide your chiropractor with all the details of your pregnancy. There may be unique features of your pregnancy that the ..read more

While you may have heard of acupuncture before and understand what to expect from an acupuncture session, you may not be as familiar with dry needling and how it can help relieve pain and promote recovery. They may look similar to the untrained eye (for example, both use thin needles inserted into the skin to treat pain), but, unlike acupuncture, which is used to treat hundreds of ailments, from pain to allergies, dry needling is more focused and typically used to stimulate trigger points or areas of your body that are irritated and painful. If you’re curious to learn more about dry needling a ..read more

Sciatica is an ailment in which pain radiates along the sciatic nerve. This nerve branches from your lower back through your hips and buttocks and down each leg. In most cases, sciatica only affects one side of the body. While pain associated with sciatica can be severe, most times it resolves without the need for surgery. Pain can also vary widely, from mild to sharp, and can even be burning to excruciating. Some may also experience numbness, tingling, or weakness in the muscles of the leg or foot. Treating Sciatica Since sciatica has different symptoms for different people, it can be hard to ..read more

Many of us go for a massage for relief from aching muscles or to relax after a difficult week.  After all, regular sessions with a registered massage therapist can alleviate all kinds of symptoms and ailments.  There are, however, added benefits that you may not expect, that can improve your overall sense of health and well-being. Better Sleep. If you suffer from persistent pain or uncomfortable levels of ‘muscle tension’, chances are you don’t always sleep as well as you should.  In addition to providing better mobility and pain relief, massage therapy can promote better sleep.  This can be ..read more

We ask a lot of our hips.  They carry our weight, help us to move freely, and allow us to pivot, jump and bend.  They absorb the impact of day to day activities such as walking and lifting, as well as the strain of sports and exercise.  With all of this in mind, it’s no surprise that many Canadians suffer from hip pain from time to time.  Hip pain can be experienced differently depending on the cause, with discomfort being felt in the front, back or sides of the hip.  Of course, the amount and duration of pain also depends on the problem behind it.  Here are a few reasons that patients may be ..read more