October 2020 | Reformotiv Physio + Pilates | Physiotherapy Vancouver Clinic | Pilates Vancouver Clinic

Why Does My Back Hurt After Biking?

Why Does My Back Hurt After Biking?

by Sean Lee | Oct 12, 2020 | Blog, Clinical Pilates, Physiotherapy Treatments, Wellness

Since the COVID-19 shutdown, and with increasingly sunny days, more and more people are choosing to bike as a way to get around the city. As a result, a question I often get asked is, “why does my back hurt after biking?”. While there are many reasons why your back...

And the winner for the most underrated form of exe

And the winner for the most underrated form of exercise is.... (Drum roll) Walking!!⁣ 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♂️🚶‍♂️
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Walking daily for just 30 minutes has countless physical and mental health benefits. ✅
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We chose our 5️⃣ favourites for this post.⁣
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Where is your favourite place in Vancouver to go for a walk? 🌿🌸Let us know in the comments below!
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#walking #walkingforhealth #osteoporosisprevention #heartdiseaseprevention #mentalandphysicalhealth #reducedepression #behappybewell #vancouverphysiotherapy #wellness #gethealthy #amovementlifestyle #reformmovementunleashpotential

Dry needling or IMS (intra-muscular stimulation) i

Dry needling or IMS (intra-muscular stimulation) is an excellent tool to help treat many chronic conditions.⁣⠀
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It's benefits include: ⁣⠀
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🔹 stimulating blood flow for healing⁣⠀
🔹 relaxing tight/overactive muscles⁣⠀
🔹 improving nerve function locally and into the extremities⁣⠀
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Evidence has shown that IMS can improve many conditions including:⁣⠀
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🔹 sciatica ⁣⠀
🔹 carpal tunnel syndrome ⁣⠀
🔹 tennis elbow (see our recent post) spinal disc injuries/herniations⁣⠀
🔹 chronic whiplash⁣⠀
🔹 neuropathies - and more!⁣⠀
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Many of our Physiotherapists have advanced training in IMS to augment your healing and get you back to doing what you love faster. ⁣🏃 💃 💪 ⛷️ 🚴⠀
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For more information on IMS, visit our blog post - link in bio. Feel free to contact us with any questions or booking inquiries.⁣⠀
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#IMS #dryneedling #vancouverphysiotherapy #activerecovery #chronicpain #nervepain #nerveinjury #rehab #prehab #wellness #chinatown #tightmuscles #movebetter #healthcare

“My head weighs HOW much?!” 😮 This was us

“My head weighs HOW much?!” 😮 This was us after we learned that your head can weigh up to 60 pounds on your spine while looking down at your smartphone 📱⁣⁣⠀
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Perhaps this could be a reason for your headaches, chronic neck/trapezius tension, and so on! Can you think of any other implications this extra weight might have on your overall body and spine health? 🤔 Let us know in the comments! ⏬⁣⁣⠀
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Share this with your friends/family members that may be on their phone too much! ⁣⁣⠀
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#physiotherapy #physiovancouver #Vancouver #wellness #rehab #ReformMovementUnleashPotential #chinatownphysio #physiorecovery #physioeducation #physio #neckpain #headaches #neckstrain #phone #posture #lowbackpain #chronicpain #vancouverhealth

Maintaining good posture is one of the most import

Maintaining good posture is one of the most important things you can do on a daily basis to maintain long term health and reduce chronic pain ✅

According to Dr. George Salem, an NIH-funded researcher at the University of Southern California, “Posture is not only about how well you sit, but how well you move and go about your daily life.” 💪🏼🦵🏼That is why we always take a look at how you MOVE your body, not just how you sit or stand!
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✅Follow these 3 tips to make sure your posture is at its best! Double-tap if you found this post helpful👍
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#physiotherapy #physiovancouver #Vancouver #wellness #rehab #movementismedicine #chinatownphysio #bodyawareness #ReformMovementUnleashPotential #functionalmovement #goodposture #posturecheck #awareness #lordosis #kyphosis #scoliosis #swayback #deskposture

The human body is built to be nourished, healed, s

The human body is built to be nourished, healed, strengthened. All we need is a little love and guidance in the right direction.💙⠀
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We help you tap into your own body's natural healing mechanisms. Listen, rebalance, repeat. 🔁⠀
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#intuition #healing #faith #selflove #selfcare #loveyourself #motivation #mindbody #mentalhealth #physicalhealth #happiness #positivevibes #life #inspiration #believe #quotes #lifestyle #positivity #mindset #motivationalquotes #inspirationalquotes #quoteoftheday

We're hiring for a full-time Registered Massage Th

We're hiring for a full-time Registered Massage Therapist! Swipe to read some of our perks and values. 👉🏼
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You could walk into a very busy caseload as one of our long-term RMTs is leaving. Advanced training or interest in treating pre/postnatal, chronic pain, movement integration (e.g. Clinical Pilates, Anatomy Trains) is an asset! We strive to help you excel in your career from a clinical and business perspective.☄️
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Contact Reformotiv Partner, Larissa, for more info or to send your resume: 📧larissa@reformotiv.com. We look forward to meeting you! 🌟
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#hiring #newhire #jobposting #rmtjob #massagetherapistjjob #massagetherapyvancouver #vancityrmt #joblove #enhanceyourcareer #corevalues #align #enjoyyourwork

And the winner for the most underrated form of exe

And the winner for the most underrated form of exercise is.... (Drum roll) Walking!!⁣ 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♂️🚶‍♂️
⁣
Walking daily for just 30 minutes has countless physical and mental health benefits. ✅
⁣
We chose our 5️⃣ favourites for this post.⁣
⁣
Where is your favourite place in Vancouver to go for a walk? 🌿🌸Let us know in the comments below!
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#walking #walkingforhealth #osteoporosisprevention #heartdiseaseprevention #mentalandphysicalhealth #reducedepression #behappybewell #vancouverphysiotherapy #wellness #gethealthy #amovementlifestyle #reformmovementunleashpotential

Dry needling or IMS (intra-muscular stimulation) i

Dry needling or IMS (intra-muscular stimulation) is an excellent tool to help treat many chronic conditions.⁣⠀
⁣⠀
It's benefits include: ⁣⠀
⁣⠀
🔹 stimulating blood flow for healing⁣⠀
🔹 relaxing tight/overactive muscles⁣⠀
🔹 improving nerve function locally and into the extremities⁣⠀
⁣⠀
Evidence has shown that IMS can improve many conditions including:⁣⠀
⁣⠀
🔹 sciatica ⁣⠀
🔹 carpal tunnel syndrome ⁣⠀
🔹 tennis elbow (see our recent post) spinal disc injuries/herniations⁣⠀
🔹 chronic whiplash⁣⠀
🔹 neuropathies - and more!⁣⠀
⁣⠀
Many of our Physiotherapists have advanced training in IMS to augment your healing and get you back to doing what you love faster. ⁣🏃 💃 💪 ⛷️ 🚴⠀
⁣⠀
For more information on IMS, visit our blog post - link in bio. Feel free to contact us with any questions or booking inquiries.⁣⠀
⁣⠀
#IMS #dryneedling #vancouverphysiotherapy #activerecovery #chronicpain #nervepain #nerveinjury #rehab #prehab #wellness #chinatown #tightmuscles #movebetter #healthcare

“My head weighs HOW much?!” 😮 This was us

“My head weighs HOW much?!” 😮 This was us after we learned that your head can weigh up to 60 pounds on your spine while looking down at your smartphone 📱⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
Perhaps this could be a reason for your headaches, chronic neck/trapezius tension, and so on! Can you think of any other implications this extra weight might have on your overall body and spine health? 🤔 Let us know in the comments! ⏬⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
Share this with your friends/family members that may be on their phone too much! ⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
⁣⁣⠀
#physiotherapy #physiovancouver #Vancouver #wellness #rehab #ReformMovementUnleashPotential #chinatownphysio #physiorecovery #physioeducation #physio #neckpain #headaches #neckstrain #phone #posture #lowbackpain #chronicpain #vancouverhealth

Maintaining good posture is one of the most import

Maintaining good posture is one of the most important things you can do on a daily basis to maintain long term health and reduce chronic pain ✅

According to Dr. George Salem, an NIH-funded researcher at the University of Southern California, “Posture is not only about how well you sit, but how well you move and go about your daily life.” 💪🏼🦵🏼That is why we always take a look at how you MOVE your body, not just how you sit or stand!
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+
✅Follow these 3 tips to make sure your posture is at its best! Double-tap if you found this post helpful👍
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+
#physiotherapy #physiovancouver #Vancouver #wellness #rehab #movementismedicine #chinatownphysio #bodyawareness #ReformMovementUnleashPotential #functionalmovement #goodposture #posturecheck #awareness #lordosis #kyphosis #scoliosis #swayback #deskposture

The human body is built to be nourished, healed, s

The human body is built to be nourished, healed, strengthened. All we need is a little love and guidance in the right direction.💙⠀
+ ⠀
We help you tap into your own body's natural healing mechanisms. Listen, rebalance, repeat. 🔁⠀
+⠀
+⠀
+⠀
#intuition #healing #faith #selflove #selfcare #loveyourself #motivation #mindbody #mentalhealth #physicalhealth #happiness #positivevibes #life #inspiration #believe #quotes #lifestyle #positivity #mindset #motivationalquotes #inspirationalquotes #quoteoftheday

We're hiring for a full-time Registered Massage Th

We're hiring for a full-time Registered Massage Therapist! Swipe to read some of our perks and values. 👉🏼
+
You could walk into a very busy caseload as one of our long-term RMTs is leaving. Advanced training or interest in treating pre/postnatal, chronic pain, movement integration (e.g. Clinical Pilates, Anatomy Trains) is an asset! We strive to help you excel in your career from a clinical and business perspective.☄️
+
+
Contact Reformotiv Partner, Larissa, for more info or to send your resume: 📧larissa@reformotiv.com. We look forward to meeting you! 🌟
+
+
+
#hiring #newhire #jobposting #rmtjob #massagetherapistjjob #massagetherapyvancouver #vancityrmt #joblove #enhanceyourcareer #corevalues #align #enjoyyourwork