Everything You Need to Know About Shockwave Therapy

A specialist using an applicator with a red laser on a patient’s leg

Living with chronic pain or recurring conditions can have a huge impact on your quality of life—it can decrease your mobility, get in the way of you doing your hobbies or even otherwise daily activities. In some cases, it can even interfere with your relationships with your loved ones by making you irritable and moody. […]

Different Types of Rehabilitation Therapy and Their Unique Benefits

A therapist performing rehabilitating a patient

Your doctor may recommend rehabilitation therapy to help you recover from a serious injury, surgery, or stroke. Rehabilitation therapy allows you to regain strength, regain lost skills, or find new ways to do activities that you find challenging now. Rehabilitation therapy can take many forms, however, in this article, we will discuss active, physio, and […]

Kinesiology Tape: What is it? How Does it Work?

Kinesiology is a study of movement. It uses muscle monitoring techniques to identify issues with the body’s performance and efficiency. Kinesiology aims to maintain balance in the muscles and tissues. Kinesiology taping, or kinesio tape, aims to do just that. Kinesio tape is a modern type of therapeutic tape that is applied to the skin […]

Preventing Injuries While Raking

As the colder seasons quickly approach, leaves have also begun changing colours and falling from the trees. With this comes every homeowner’s dreaded chore of raking leaves. Although you may not suspect it, raking leaves can put you at risk for injuries. This is especially true for people with preexisting conditions, such as aches and […]

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common hand condition that causes pain, tingling, and numbness in the hand and wrist. It occurs when too much pressure is applied to the median nerve. The median nerve runs through the carpal tunnel – a narrow passageway at the wrist, along with tendons, bones, and a ligament. The median […]

4 Ways to Naturally Relieve Arthritis Pain

Arthritis refers to a large range of conditions that cause pain, inflammation, and decreased range of motion in the joints. It can affect people of all ages, but arthritis tends to be more common in women, and adults aged 65 and older. Some types of arthritis, the most common being osteoarthritis, comes from natural wear […]

How to Improve your Posture

Posture is the position you hold your body in when you stand, sit, and lay down. There are two types; dynamic posture and static posture. Dynamic refers to your posture when you are moving, and static refers to your posture when staying still. Posture is mainly controlled by your spine and the way you control […]

Visiting Chiropractors: What to Expect, Treatments, Benefits

Chiropractic care, also known as chiropractic adjustment or manipulation, is a hands-on, non-invasive, drug-free practice to reduce pain and improve mobility in the musculoskeletal system. These treatments are performed by a chiropractor. Chiropractors are health specialists whose main areas of focus fall within the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders relating to the muscles, ligaments, […]

Custom Made Orthotics for Feet Pain

If you’ve had discomfort or pain in your feet before, you’re most likely familiar with insoles. Perhaps you’ve even bought a pair for yourself. They are the over-the-counter inserts that are placed on the soles of your shoes. They are usually made with a soft material such as gel, foam, or plastic. However, insoles are […]

Managing Back Pain While Flying

During 2020, we all felt the restlessness that came with being confined to our homes. With traveling restrictions now beginning to ease up in many countries, finally getting to take a vacation may be on your mind. However, airplane rides can be long and tiring – especially for people with pre-existing back and neck problems. […]