When it comes to the science of physiotherapy, you may be wondering, how does it actually work? How do the stretches, exercises, and other movements in physiotherapy help to reduce recovery time, soothe pain, and improve range of motion? And how do they help to protect your body for the future, making you resilient to […]
If I asked you to find out where your pelvis is living right now, would you know how to tell? For many of us, the pelvis isn’t a body part we think of often. It simply sits there (often quite literally), and it doesn’t ‘live’ anywhere, rather it does its thing. Right? Actually, your pelvis […]
Whether you’re a highly trained athlete or you play sports for fun and to stay healthy, you want to play at your best. Competition or not, there’s nothing quite like the sensation you’ve improved and are excelling in your sports of choice because of the work and effort you’ve put in. Olympians and rec league […]
Have you ever found yourself experiencing pain, tension, or stiffness in your hips or glute muscles? Having either hip pain and a ‘pain in the butt’ can, truly, be a pain in the butt, especially when you’re not sure what’s causing it or how to find relief for it. What is it that causes tension […]
As you may already know, fascia is the essential webbing that holds much of our bodies together. From the thin, loose layers of superficial fascia under the skin, to the thick, fibrous patches of deep fascia which support our muscles, this tissue is essential to helping our body slide, glide, and support its own weight. […]
How’s your posture right now? Pause and take notice of what your body is currently doing right now. Are you standing or sitting? If seated, are your feet flat on the floor or are both sit bones evenly planted in your chair? Is your chest open, or are your shoulders rounded forward and are you […]
Do you ever get a lasting pain or tension in your muscles that doesn’t seem to heal on its own? Have you ever tweaked one part of your body, only to find the pain showing up in a different area? More importantly, are you looking for a way to reduce or eliminate pain, increase flexibility, […]
When you think of the most important muscle of your body, what comes to mind? Is it your legs, allowing you to walk, run, sit, and more? How about your heart, tirelessly pumping blood and oxygen throughout your system? These are, of course, vital muscles. But if you ask me, there’s one that’s even more […]
Like your heart tirelessly pumping blood, or your GI tract steadily digesting food, your pelvic floor is an unsung hero in your body. The pelvic floor is made up of springy, elastic tissue that sits horizontally, like a hammock or trampoline stretched across the bottom of the pelvic bowl, which is made up of 2 […]
Physiotherapy can be an invaluable way to regain your strength, apply healthy habits to your day, and work towards physical recovery. Whether you’ve been involved in a car crash or have a sports injury, or if you’re simply dealing with ongoing pain, this modality of treatment has the power to build strength and get you […]
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