HEALTH TIPS
Could This Help Your Arthritis?
Do you have any of these arthritic problems? Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Bursitis/tendonitis Degenerative joint disease Lumbar disc problems Aching pain in the arms or legs Pain Pills Are Not The Answer Do you remember the Vioxx scandal? It was a medication...
I Sprained My Ankle, What Should I Do? Immediate Things to Do.
What is an Ankle Sprain? Ankle sprains are a common injury often caused by “twisting” or “rolling” the ankle while playing a sport or simply by walking on uneven ground. The result can be sharp pain on the inside or outside of the ankle, swelling, bruising or...
Rotator Cuff Strengthening Exercises
Injuring your rotator cuff muscles can affect your everyday life activities and be able to play sports. The typical rotator cuff muscle injury treatment involves Rest, Ice, Range of motion exercises, and Strengthening Exercises. In the previous blog, we talked about...
Treatment for Shoulder Pain and Rotator Cuff Injury?
The Rotator cuff is a group of four muscles that move and stabilize the shoulder. These muscles include the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and subscapularis. When these muscles or their tendons are damaged it can cause pain along the front or side of the...
Ask The Experts: Do I have to live with my Arthritic Pain?
Read this response only if you deserve better treatment than your Car! As a Physiotherapist who has seen thousands of arthritic joints. Here is my advice to all of you who wish you were pain-free again: THERE IS NO GOOD REASON TO CONTINUE TO PUT UP WITH YOUR PAIN OR...
Can Your Neck Pain Actually be Caused by Your Smartphone? You Bet!
With today’s modern technology allowing instant communication, we all know how guilty we are of being glued to our smartphones. We are also guilty of a new posture – head tilted forward – while engaged in texting, facebooking, e-book reading and emailing. All. Day....
Are Growing Pains in Children Real?
It would start with a mild ache and gradually worsen to a deep throb, forcing me to rub my shin with my other foot, doing what I could to stop the pain. I remember this pain like it was yesterday. When I was younger I used to frequently wake up, howling in pain and...
Benefits of Cardio Exercises for Back Pain
We have known for many years the many benefits to general health of a solid cardiovascular (CV) fitness base (increased vitality, lowered blood cholesterols, reduced body fat, reduced risk of heart disease and stroke) however this component of fitness has often been...
Feeling Nauseous and Dizzy Out of Nowhere?
Many people suffer from dizziness, vertigo and impaired balance. These symptoms can present suddenly or gradually develop over time and may be the result of an accident or illness. Damage or improper function of the vestibular system, which aids in the control and...
