6 Reasons you May Have Back Pain on Only One Side
84% of adults will experience back pain, specifically lower back pain, over the course of their lifetime. The exact location and type of pain you’re in gives a clearer indication of what may be the source of your discomfort. Read on to discover the symptoms and potential causes for what your one-sided back pain may mean. […]
Yoga for Injury Recovery: 5 Gentle Poses
When it comes to exercise that promotes health and wellness, yoga consistently ranks as one of the most popular. This is for a good reason. The mind-body intervention (MBI) that yoga initiates has numerous health benefits that stretch beyond mere physical fitness. Research by the Department of Physiology of the Government Medical College of Nagpur found participants […]
Are Custom Orthotics Right for Me?
When you think of an orthotic, you probably picture those prepackaged shoe inserts on your local drugstore shelf. While those are technically considered a foot orthotic, they only represent the tip of the iceberg. There are several different styles, types, sizes, and purposes of custom orthotics, and they can be a highly effective part of […]
Top Physiotherapy Exercises to Improve Posture
As school is starting up, our children and teens will be sitting more at their desks, hunched over their laptops or textbooks, slouching in their chairs. Back to school season is a great time of year and vital period of growth. Unfortunately, bad posture during peak growing years can strongly influence how your students will […]
Fall Prevention Tips
Of course, anyone can fall. But as we get older, our risk of falling and its negative impacts become greater. The good news is that falls can be prevented by making adjustments to your home, lifestyle, and diet. The first step to avoiding falls is to understand what causes them. For instance, reduced vision or […]
Summertime Injury Prevention Activities
There’s no place quite like BC in the summertime. For those of you seeking injury prevention activities while also wanting to make the most out of the great outdoors, we’ve compiled a list of our physiotherapists favourite summer to-dos. Brush up on your physical literacy with this summertime lesson plan! Best summertime activities for injury […]
How to Choose a Physiotherapy Clinic
Physiotherapy clinics, like any other health institution, are governed by strict service standards and have different areas of expertise. Whether you’re suffering from a specific health condition or have suffered a sports injury, choosing the ideal South Surrey clinic is vital. A poorly selected physiotherapist may result in delayed treatment outcomes, greater cost, and potential […]
Everything You Need To Know About Cold Laser Therapy
What is Cold Laser Therapy? Cold laser therapy treatment makes use of intense beams of pure light from specific wavelengths. These wavelengths activate localized energy cells to promote healing and decrease inflammation as well as provide relief from acute and chronic pain. This therapy treatment is non-heating and pain-free. CLT has a bio-stimulating effect to enhance […]
What is Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) Dry Needling?
What is IMS? Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) is a specialized physiotherapy treatment designed to alleviate chronic pain and muscle tightness. It targets specific muscles or trigger points that contribute to your discomfort by using fine, sterile acupuncture needles. The primary goal of IMS is to stimulate a healing response within the affected muscles, release tension, and […]
Restless Leg Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a condition that causes an uncontrollable urge to move the legs, usually because of an uncomfortable sensation. It is a neurological syndrome that is not well understood but affects 3-5 % of the adult population. Sometimes known as Willis-Ekbom Syndrome, RLS can begin at any age […]
