Tag: back pain
Chances are, if you’ve had back pain or leg pain, you’ve heard the term Sciatica. So what is it? Sciatica refers to an injury to or compression of the Sciatic Nerve. This is a very large nerve that originates in the lower back and runs down the back of each … Continue reading Is it Sciatica?
Read moreOsteoporosis is a condition that affects our bones by causing them to decrease in density, making them weaker and more prone to fractures. This condition is most common in women over the age of 50. The most frequent fractures associated with osteoporosis are those that occur in the wrist, hip, … Continue reading “Maintaining Good Bone Health: Preventing Osteoporosis through Diet, Exercise and Lifestyle Changes”
Read moreBenefits of Stretching: Improved Flexibility: Stretching helps to increase your flexibility by lengthening your muscles and improving your range of motion. This can help prevent injuries and make everyday tasks easier to perform. Reduced Muscle Tension: Stretching can also help to reduce muscle tension and soreness. It can improve blood … Continue reading Why Stretching is Essential for a Healthy Body
Read moreGardening this summer, for many will be a stress outlet, a way to stay active, a way to help feed their family, and a way to contribute positively to the environment. It can be frustrating when pain, injury, or decreased mobility keeps you from an activity you love. In this … Continue reading Prevent Gardening Pain and Injury
Read moreWe still have all of February and even March for snowfalls so we are not done with the season just yet! Which is why today we will expand a bit on the advice from Part 1 and Part 2 of our blogs on Snow Shoveling Tips… 1. Warming up The … Continue reading More Snow Advice!
Read moreAfter a large snowfall, we often see patients in our clinic. From Physio to Massage, to Yoga, our practitioners are helping people with injuries and aches and pains. We have shared blog posts in the past with snow shovelling tips (Click Here) to help prevent injuries. While the advise still … Continue reading Let’s Talk Snow Shovelling and Beyond
Read morePain that persists beyond its expected period can impact a person’s life significantly. Sleep, mood, and activities of enjoyment can all be affected. With more information on pain medication dependence, more people seek out alternate options to manage their pain. Our Oakville Acupuncturist, Massage Therapists, Physiotherapists and Yoga Therapists can … Continue reading Acupuncture for Pain – Oakville Acupuncturist
Read moreAs many people age they may notice that they aren’t as quick with movements, they can’t get up and down form the floor as easily, and their reaction time seems to slow down. To a certain extent this is “normal”. As we age we lose strength, we get more stiff … Continue reading Trips and Falls are Not Inevitable as We Age
Read moreOur Oakville neighbours are returning and starting school over this next week. With changes in schedules there is often some adjustment period. Our Physio’s, RMT’s, Chiropodist and Yoga Therapist are all here to help make this transition easier. It’s a great time to begin new habits when it comes to … Continue reading Happy Back to School Oakville!
Read moreIt’s hard to believe that it is that time of the year again. Parents and school-aged kids are starting to think of back-to-school! Along with fresh school items for back-to-school, maybe a new light-weight backpack should be considered. In our neck of the woods, many kids get drives to school … Continue reading Backpack Tips – from an Oakville Physio
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