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Self-care is a term that in recent years has exploded in popularity. It’s become a staple part of many healthcare routines. It has evolved from discussions on social media and alternative medicines to becoming doctor and counsellor recommended. Self-care has grown in popularity for good reason: it promotes wellness, mindfulness, and health in a unique…
Acupuncture is an Eastern practice of medicine, traditionally used in China to prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases, pain, and health. It has become popular in Canada in recent decades to aid in the treatment and management of a variety of conditions. When acupuncture is performed, a number of extremely thin needles are inserted into the…
When going through puberty, many adolescents experience growing pains. As the body grows quickly, more stress and pressure is placed on stretching tendons while muscles and other body parts grow more slowly and try to keep up with the body. This can often cause pain in joints like knees, elbows, and back. Usually this pain…
Summer is coming to a close, meaning many of us have been outside playing sports for the past few months. One of the most common injuries at this time of year is elbow injuries – often Golfer’s Elbow. After months of playing golf, many people find they begin to have elbow pain and stiffness. This…
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) refers to the point in the jaw near the ears that opens and closes the mouth. It’s a joint we don’t think about too often – until there’s a problem. The temporomandibular joint combines a hinge action with a sliding motion. The bones in the joint that interact are covered with…
Often, physiotherapy is used as a method for treating a physical concern. Broken bones, recovery from accidents, immobility – these can all be directly treated by physiotherapy. Sometimes, physiotherapy is used to treat the effects of a condition, and to prevent future issues from arising. This is where physiotherapy for Alzheimer’s patients falls. Physiotherapy can…
When it comes to choosing any healthcare provider, there are a number of qualities to look for to ensure that you get the proper care, but also that you are comfortable and feel at ease in the clinic. There are a number of qualities and characteristics you can look for to ensure you’re choosing the…
Acupuncture and massage therapy are two of the most popular alternative therapies when it comes to pain relief. In both acupuncture and massage therapy, nerves in the body are stimulated that trigger the pain and pleasure receptors in our brains. This tells the body to secret natural endorphins, pain killers, which can help with a…
It’s one of the most common questions we get asked at our Hamilton physiotherapy office. Do I need physiotherapy? Is physiotherapy right for me? When people think of physiotherapy, they often think of people struggling to walk, people with severe injuries, or people with very little or no mobility. However, physiotherapy is beneficial for a…
With office work, typing, and repetitive tasks being a large part of so many jobs, it’s no wonder that carpal tunnel syndrome affects so many people across North America. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition where the median nerve in the arm is squeezed at the point it passes through the wrist. This usually happens…