Tag: Neck pain

“Maintaining Good Bone Health: Preventing Osteoporosis through Diet, Exercise and Lifestyle Changes”

June 29, 2023 ·

Osteoporosis 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” →

Why Stretching is Essential for a Healthy Body

May 12, 2023 ·

Benefits 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 →

A Physiotherapist’s Guide to Neck Injuries

April 13, 2023 ·

With our world becoming more and more tech-driven and everyone spending more time on screens, we see lots of people with neck injuries in our Oakville clinic. Muscle Strains Strains of the muscles of the neck can be caused simply by overuse of the neck muscles – like sitting at … Continue reading A Physiotherapist’s Guide to Neck Injuries →

Elbow Pain – Is it Tennis Elbow?

July 18, 2022 ·

You have elbow pain. It seems simple enough. You may go online to look for advice or ask a friend who had the “same” problem. It doesn’t seem to be getting better. Is it Tennis elbow? Is it Golfers elbow? Is the pain even coming from the elbow? If you … Continue reading Elbow Pain – Is it Tennis Elbow? →

Palermo Physio Abdulla- Team Tuesday

February 1, 2022 ·

We would like to begin our 2022 “Team Tuesday” from Oakville’s Palermo Physio and Wellness Centre by welcoming Abdullah Qaderi to our team! Abdullah is a graduate from the Physical Therapy program at the University of Toronto. Prior to that, he completed his Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology … Continue reading Palermo Physio Abdulla- Team Tuesday →

What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?

February 2, 2021 ·

It is easy to mistake the symptoms of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) for other things. TOS is a complex issue that can take time to diagnose. This is because the symptoms can be seemingly diffuse and difficult to pinpoint. Thoraoc Outlet Syndrome is a condition affecting the upper extremities. There … Continue reading What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome? →

Is Your Mask Making you a Mouth Breather?

November 28, 2020 ·

Our Oakville Physio’s, RMT’s, Chiropodists and Yoga Therapists all wear medical masks throughout their day at work. Wearing them for so long, many of us are aware that we’ve been spending more time mouth breathing. Is wearing your mask making you more of a mouth breather too? There are many … Continue reading Is Your Mask Making you a Mouth Breather? →

Set up your Online Learner for Success!

September 22, 2020 ·

More parents in Oakville and Halton have been opting for their elementary age child(ren) to participate in online learning. Most high-school students in Halton and Ontario are in a hybrid model with a combination of online and in-person learning. We have seen so many adults in our North Oakville clinic, … Continue reading Set up your Online Learner for Success! →

Acupuncture for Pain – Oakville Acupuncturist

September 17, 2020 ·

Pain 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 →

How is your New Home Workstation?

April 2, 2020 ·

With all of the changes in the work landscape we’re sure many of you are struggling with your working situation. One of the largest issues we see generally in the clinic are issues from being immobile and sitting at a desk for a whole workday. If you have been taking … Continue reading How is your New Home Workstation? →