Understanding Chronic Pain
We have all experience pain at some point in our lives, but have you ever wondered what pain is, how we come to feel it? The key link and element is your brain!
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Understanding Scar Tissue & How to Help Healing
Did you ever think a cause for lingering shoulder pain could be an old scar, such as from an appendix removal? Read on to further your understanding of scar tissue and how to help healing.
Should I Use Heat or Ice?
One of the most common questions asked to physiotherapists following an injury or during a rehab program is should I use heat or ice.
Understanding Whiplash
Our experienced Ottawa area physiotherapists work with you and other health professionals if needed to treat your whiplash injury.
Injury Spotlight: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a common condition that causes pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and arm. This occurs when a nerve is compressed as it travels through the wrist.
Five Benefits of Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is a drug-free, natural way to promote overall health. In addition to soothing sore muscles and encouraging relaxation, registered massage therapy provides a number of benefits, some of which may surprise you.
To Run or Not to Run?
Plantar Fasciitis, one of the most common types of heel pain is caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia, a ligament that connects your heel bone to your foot. For runners this could be caused by over training, overuse, and improper footwear.
Jaw Dropping Tips to Relieve Pain ... jaw pain that is!
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the joint that connects the jaw to the temporal bones of the skull. Temporomandibular joint disorder, known more commonly as TMD, occurs when there are problems with the muscles and jaws in the face.
June is Brain Injury Awareness Month
Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) is damage to the brain that occurs from a traumatic, or non-traumatic (illness) event.
10 Ways to Use a Self-massage Stick
Our staff educate clients on how important it is to take control and responsibility of your body and injury recovery. We often include self-massage/release instructions for those individuals who have minor muscle tension and trigger points, or for those that would benefit for repeated treatments between in clinic sessions.