Orthotics for Foot Pain

Orthotics can provide effective relief for various types of foot pain. They work by redistributing weight, relieving pressure on sensitive areas, providing cushioning, and correcting gait and structural abnormalities. Types of Orthotics   Rigid…

Sports Physiotherapy: How can it help me?

Sports physiotherapy is a specialized branch of physiotherapy that focuses on treating and preventing injuries in athletes, as well as enhancing their overall performance. Here are the key benefits and aspects of sports physiotherapy:   1.…

Learn more about Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave therapy, also known as extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT), is a non-invasive treatment that uses acoustic energy waves to stimulate healing in various musculoskeletal conditions. It is particularly effective for stubborn tendon…

8 Ways that Registered Massage Therapy is proven to help

Massage therapy works through several scientifically-proven mechanisms to improve physical and mental health:   Activation of the parasympathetic nervous system, which promotes relaxation and reduces stress by decreasing heart rate,…

The Science behind Massage Therapy

From Science Journal: Massage's healing touch may have more to do with DNA than with good hands. A new study has revealed for the first time how kneading eases sore muscles—by turning off genes associated with inflammation and turning on…

Back Pain Evidence and General Musculoskeletal Care Recommendations

Back Pain + Back pain is just one of the many conditions that we treat at the clinic, however it is one of the leading causes recurring of pain and functional disability. Here we are looking at evidence based practice through the lens of back…
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The tragic hip. Managing hip pain with Science.

Hip pain be difficult to manage.  We use our hips all the time with motion. We sit on them. We lie on them.  They are even closely related to back pain and knee pain. Fortunately, we have research to the rescue. A large scale RCT study…
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10000 Steps to health

Did you ever wonder about where that 10000 steps per day came from? Does science actually support this? The short answer is yes! The British Journal of Medicine recently published a high quality review highlighting how people taking…

Naturally reduce blood pressure with exercise.

Having high blood pressure has been consistently linked with a multitude of negative health conditions. According to Wikipedia: High blood pressure usually does not cause symptoms.[1] It is, however, a major risk factor for stroke, coronary…
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Exercise to reduce blood pressure infographic

Have you ever wondered what the best forms of exercise are to reduce blood pressure? Please check out this infographic because solutions might be easier than you think. http://tinyurl.com/BPReduction