As the good weather approaches, so too does the athletic season and a plethora of triathlon events begin to take place. Recent physiotherapy and sports rehabilitation news articles have focused on triathlon and overuse injuries and where on the triathlon course those injuries occur and iliotibial band (ITB) injuries are a common injury, but exactly what do they entail and […]
Read moreSymptoms can start out somewhat vague. Pain may be felt in the neck and shoulder accompanied by tingling in the hand, particularly if a lot of time is spent at a computer. Hand and shoulder pain may worsen, while patients may begin to feel coldness in their fingers. Thoracic outlet syndrome may start out benign enough, but if left untreated, […]
Read moreThe “weekend warrior” has been keeping physical therapy and chiropractic practices busy for years! Since so many jobs revolve around sitting at a desk all day, the average working class man or woman leads a life that is way too sedentary. After 40 hours of desk sitting, plus another 10 hours of car, bus or train sitting, isn’t it smart […]
Read moreChiropractors are masters of relieving back pain. They know every vertebrae of your spine and how the back functions to adjust and relieve pain. Some people think about their first visit to the Chiropractor, believing they will experience pain. This is not the case. Here is what to expect for your first chiropractic appointment. It is difficult to say exactly […]
Read moreOne of the biggest challenges you face after having surgery or some other type of treatment after suffering from a musculoskeletal injury is recovery. While it may seem like the best thing to do to get relief and get better is to rest and allow your body to sort things out on its own, you need to realize that physical […]
Read moreGenerally speaking, the more fit our bodies are, the less prone to injury we will be. Now, this depends on a lot of different factors, and given those factors, also affects recovery and rehabilitation after an injury. Height and Weight Ratio Depending on your height, your weight can indicate that you are underweight, of average weight, overweight, obese, or morbidly […]
Read moreOne thing that shows you are alive is your ability to move. Your body needs to move in order for you to perform certain activities. When you go to work, you need to walk. When you write, you need to move your hands. When you drop something, you need to bend and pick it up. All these things need movements, […]
Read moreStudies have shown that people who feel that are realising their ambitions are the happiest. Contrary to the popular belief that money equals happiness, these individuals are unlikely to be earning the highest salary or living a glamourous celebrity life. Instead they are working hard to fulfil their goals, whilst taking time to engage with others and make a difference. […]
Read moreWhen you exercise, your muscles consume a lot of energy and sometimes, the energy that they have for the moment is not enough. As a result, the body releases acid to help the muscles survive the physical activity longer. However, when lactic acid starts to build up in the muscles, the effects become negative. Instead of energy, the build-up brings […]
Read moreConcerned about Car Accident Treatment Safety? I had a new patient recently who was being seen by another chiropractor. My new patient reported that she was having some neck pain and headaches that just wouldn’t go away, and she wanted to know why she was in more pain following her adjustments and car accident treatment. Severe Car Accident It turns […]
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