Exercise and Lower Back Pain
Are you doing the “right” exercises for your lower back pain? Research shows that people with lower back pain report significantly less pain and disability when treatment programs include strengthening of the muscles around the hip.
Prenatal Physiotherapy
Are you expecting a baby in 2024? Then it’s time to book your prenatal physiotherapy assessment! It’s never “too early” or “too late” for prenatal physiotherapy!
Are You a Musician? Osteopathy Can Help!
Common muscular issues for musicians can vary depending on the instrument they play. Learn some of the commonly reported muscular issues among musicians.
What can I do to help poor posture?
Improving your posture is essential for maintaining good spinal health and preventing discomfort. Here are a few tips to help you improve your posture!
How often should you visit an Osteopath for best results?
The majority patients require 3-6 treatment sessions. We often recommend 2-3 sessions in the first 10-12 days, with intervals increasing to match your progress.
Treatment Goals for People With Arthritis
When it comes to osteopathic therapy goals for someone with arthritis, the primary objective is to provide pain relief, improve joint flexibility, and enhance overall function and quality of life. Here are some common goals that osteopathy can help achieve!
Jaw Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy can be an effective approach for managing TMJ (temporomandibular joint) issues. It involves various hands-on techniques performed by a skilled therapist to improve the function and alignment of the jaw joint.
Tui Na and Acupressure Massage
Learn about tui na and acupressure massage! These techniques are commonly practiced alongside other traditional Chinese medicine treatments such as acupuncture.
What is Sciatica?
Sciatica is a common type of back pain caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve originates in the lower back and runs down each leg. When this nerve is affected, it can cause pain, tingling, or numbness in the lower back, buttocks, and legs.
Understanding Frozen Shoulder: Causes, Symptoms, and Home Care
Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition characterized by stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint. The condition limits your shoulder's range of motion, making daily activities challenging and affecting your quality of life.
Rehabilitative Health: Myths and Misconceptions
Rehabilitative health care is a crucial part of health care that encompasses the promotion of health, disease prevention, treatment and more. This form of health care can help people of all ages, from infancy to old age. The primary purpose of rehabilitative health care, like all health care, is the improve the lives and health of the individual.
The New Patient Portal Experience!
Your new Patient Portal is here with new ways to save time and book appointments with ease—from anywhere, at anytime!
Digestive Issues: How Osteopathy can Help
Are you experiencing bloating, indigestion, constipation, gas, acid reflux, IBS, or other digestive disorders? Osteopathy might be the answer you have been looking for to help alleviate these symptoms!
Diaphragmatic Breathing and Why It’s Important
Diaphragmatic breathing, also called “abdominal breathing” or “belly breathing” is a simple technique that encourages individuals to decrease shallow chest breathing by engaging the diaphragm; (the abdominal muscle located underneath the lungs near the base of the rib cage). This intentional shift helps to slow and deepen breaths producing physiological effects consistent with a state of relaxation.
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How Does Acupuncture Work?
Acupuncture is a therapeutic method used to encourage natural healing, reduce or relieve pain, and improve the function of related areas of the body.
Stretches to Improve Your Posture
Over time, having poor posture can lead to stiffness and pain in the back and neck. Most of us don’t notice that we are slouching as poor posture can be developed very gradually.
Getting Back Into a Routine
With school starting up again and other signs of pumpkin spice popping up people are starting to get back into a more regular routine.
Did you know that having a routine can greatly improve your health? Here are some ways a routine can help!
What is Dry Needling?
Recently, Haley Flewwelling travelled to Ottawa to learn advanced techniques in dry needing skills, obtaining a level 2 certification!
So, what exactly is dry needling?