Understanding Chronic Pain and How Physiotherapy Can Help
Living with chronic pain can be an isolating and debilitating experience. The pain can interfere with your daily activities, impact your mood and cause sleep disturbances. According to a Canadian Pain Task Force Report, almost 8 million people (1 in every 5) in Canada suffer from chronic pain. Fortunately, there are treatments available that can […]
Guide to Return to Running Postpartum
Returning to running after having a baby is no small step – literally. Running is a high-impact activity that increases pressure within the abdomen, and the forces that act on the body and joints can more than double those experienced in walking. That being said, running postpartum is achievable, safe, and a great form of […]
5 Reasons to Include RMT in Your Health and Wellness Routine
A holistic wellness routine is not complete without Registered Massage Therapy. Find out why and how exactly RMT benefits your mind and body.
Foam Rolling Sequence for Posture Related Pain
Prioritizing self-care has never been more important than it is today. If the physical state of our body is feeling ‘off’ or in pain, many times, this can be the result of the stress and struggles going on within and around us. With many people working from home during the pandemic, office workers ditched the […]
What is Osteopathy?
The Origin of Osteopathy Osteopathy was founded by Andrew Taylor Still, who initially studied to become a physician in the 1850s and began practising traditional methods of medicine. After multiple family members suffered diseases that led to their deaths, Still began to reject much of what he had learned about medicine and begin to look […]
What Happens at a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Appointment?
What is Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy? Pelvic floor physiotherapy is an area of physiotherapy which deals with issues related to the pelvic bones, muscles, and organs (bowel, bladder, and uterus). The health of this area of the body is important for urinary and bowel function, sexual health, peri-natal care, and overall core strength. Physiotherapists who practice […]
Are Vertigo and Dizziness the Same Thing?
Every one of us has experienced some sort of sensation in our lifetime that we would label as dizziness, light-headedness or a feeling of being off balance. But what really is dizziness? Is dizziness and vertigo the same thing? Why does it matter? How can we treat it? Did you know? Dizziness and balance problems […]
Urinary Incontinence: How pelvic floor physiotherapy can help.
What is Urinary Incontince? Urinary incontinence is a loss of bladder control that can lead to the leakage of urine. The two types of incontinence that will be discussed in this blog are stress incontinence and urge incontinence. For a complete list of types of incontinence, follow this link. Stress incontinence is the leakage of […]
Prenatal Massage: Is Massage Safe for Pregnancy? (And what to look for in prenatal massage)
Pregnancy and massage myths have been floating around for decades, probably centuries. It is likely that a woman has heard a myth or two about receiving massage during her pregnancy! Some of the most common prenatal massage myths and misconceptions you may have heard of: Massage can cause miscarriages in the first trimester (Usually the […]
Why Does My Back Hurt After Biking?
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 may hurt after biking, below […]
