Getting into a car accident can be a traumatic and overwhelming experience. In the aftermath, it’s important to focus on your physical and mental recovery in order to get back to your normal routine. As physio and massage therapists, we’ve worked with many patients who have been injured in car accidents and have seen firsthand the importance of a comprehensive recovery plan.
Do you experience a clicking sound when you chew or feel discomfort every time you yawn? That pesky temporomandibular joint (TMJ) might be the culprit. This joint, the hinge connecting your jaw to your skull, works hard every day helping you speak, chew, yawn, and express yourself.
Updated: April 2023
As you reach over to turn off your alarm clock, you feel it immediately: sharp pain shooting down your neck. It’s a common ailment that most of us experience, but the discomfort can make it difficult to get through the day. It can make it difficult to turn your head, sit or stand for long periods of time, and even impact your ability to concentrate. Additionally, neck pain can lead to headaches, shoulder pain, and other related issues.
Fortunately, there are several ways to alleviate neck pain and prevent it from occurring in the first place — including investing in a good pillow and ergonomic chair, doing stretches and when needed, a trip to the physiotherapist!
Updated: December 6, 2022
Clients often complain of neck and low back pain, as well as other musculoskeletal disorders — like carpal tunnel syndrome and osteoarthritis — which can involve the muscles, ligaments, nerves, or tendons of the body.
Many of them don’t think twice when reaching for pain medication, but these pills are not a cure-all. Although pain-relieving pharmaceutical treatments provide some short-term relief, they don’t address the underlying causes of pain, and many come with health risks.
Updated: February 2022
Many of us may suffer from sore muscles, back and shoulder pain, or even a stiff neck even though our daily lives aren’t physically demanding. The culprit is often bad posture, a side effect of spending a lot of time at a desk or glancing down at your mobile device throughout the day.
Updated: May, 2022
On hot summer days, many of us slip into a pair of flip-flops, open-toed sandals, or go barefoot to let our feet breathe a little. Others take advantage of the warm weather to wear more fashion-forward shoes — like high heels or ballet flats. But summer footwear doesn’t always provide good arch support for your feet, particularly when you’re spending hours outside enjoying the sunshine.
