Can Physiotherapy Help With TMJ?

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…

Physiotherapy to Help Alzheimer’s Patients

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…

How to Choose a Physiotherapist

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…

Massage Therapy & Acupuncture in Hamilton: Alternative Therapies

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…

Do I Need Physiotherapy?

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…

Physiotherapy for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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…

Physiotherapy For Dizziness: Vestibular Rehabilitation

Dizziness is one of the most common symptoms described to doctors across North America. People suffer from dizziness on a regular basis, often being given medication with varying levels of effectiveness. For many causes of dizziness, physiotherapy can provide relief from this symptom. Dizziness is most often caused by a type of vestibular disorder, either…

Physiotherapy for Headaches

Headaches afflict millions of people each day with varying levels of severity. Many people believe that headaches are an inconvenient, but regular part of life. Fortunately, this does not have to be true. Physiotherapy for headaches can help prevent the common causes of headaches and provide relief to those who suffer from non-severe and severe…

Physiotherapy for Posture Correction

Good posture is something everyone agrees is important, and yet many people don’t take the time to ensure they maintain. Poor posture can cause a variety of problems, like back pain and tension headaches, because of straining and tightness that comes from putting stress on incorrect muscles and joints. It can also contribute to arthritis…

Physiotherapy for Runners: Preventing Running Injuries

Running is the exercise of choice for many people looking for a way to stay fit, lose weight, or get active. Both casual and professional runners can push their limits too far and suffer from a variety of injuries. Feet, legs, knees, hips, and back can all be affected by running. Physiotherapy can help you…