4 Hidden Causes of Leg Pain Worth Knowing About
Have you ever woken up or gone about your day, and then felt an unusual pain in your legs? It can be a frustrating problem to deal with, particularly if you’re not sure what the cause is. Leg pain can range from a mild (but annoying) stiffness, all the way to near-debilitating pain that makes […]
Strengthening for Sports: Best Exercises to Prevent Injury
For many of us, sports are a key part of everyday life. Whether you regularly practice with a team, enjoy the weekend by mountain biking on the trails, or simply like to get active by playing with friends, the physical, mental, and social benefits of sports are well-known. Of course, playing sports demands strength, flexibility, […]
Relieve Back Pain: How Core Exercises (Including Multifidus Activation) Can Help!
If you, like so many, experience regular or constant back pain, you’re no doubt looking for a solution. There’s no shortage of services, products, routines, and formulas targeting back pain. However, in many cases, the solution to relieve back pain is easier and more accessible than it may seem. With so many years of experience […]
Lower Back Pain? It Could Be Your Glutes. Find Out If They’re a Powerhouse or a Problem Zone
If you’ve ever experienced lower back pain, you know how frustrating—and even debilitating—it can be. What you might not know, however, is that your gluteal muscles could be the cause. As one of the largest muscle groups in the human body, the glutes are an essential piece of a complex machine. They aid in nearly […]
5 Key Medical Signs to Book an Assessment with a Physiotherapist
You’ve probably heard lots about physiotherapy over the years. Maybe you’ve even tried it for yourself, possibly for an acute injury or to address something more long-term. In any case, physiotherapy is known to have many benefits for our flexibility, pain levels, strength, and general well-being. But how do you know when you’d benefit the […]
‘Be Injury Resilient’: 4 Reasons Physiotherapy is so Good for You
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 […]
3 Key Physiotherapy Techniques that Will Help You Get Your Game On
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 […]
A Tutorial for Relief from Hip Pain & “A Pain in the Butt”
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 […]
How to Improve 3-Dimensional Ribcage Expansion for a Better Breath (And Why It Matters)
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 […]
6 Benefits of Getting Professional Physiotherapy Tools from the Shop
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 […]