Blog
Hamstring Injury
Hamstring is a group of muscles located on the back of the thigh.
It runs from your buttock to knee.
The main action of this muscle group is:
to allow the knee to bend
and extend your thigh.
These movement play a crucial role in daily activities such as walking, running, jumping and controlling many mobility tasks.
What causes Hamstring injury?
Rapid...
Read More
TMJ Dysfunction
Love to eat these? But jaw pain is stopping you? That could be a sign of Temporo-Mandibular Joint Dysfunction.
How it works?
The temporo-Mandibular joint consists of a Mandible(jaw bone) and Maxilla(Skull bone),which is present on either side of the face.
Jaw carries out functions like biting, chewing, swallowing, opening and closing the mouth, speaking and yawning.
Muscles around...
Read More
Back Pain & Sciatica
Overview
Sooner or later, almost everyone will hear the term “sciatica” or “sciatic nerve pain” and will learn that somehow these terms relate to back pain. However, not all back issues can be categorized as sciatic nerve pain. It is very important for anyone experiencing back pain to receive a proper diagnosis in order to find...
Read More
Running can reduce your chances of sudden death by 27%
So, why not start Today? Want to run safely by preventing running related injuries?
As a physiotherapist and a runner myself, my number one tip to anyone who is starting to run or already a runner is education. Read, listen and learn. The best person to train you is yourself but join a club, find a...
Read More
Best 3 Exercises For Knee Pain No Matter The Cause
Top 3 Simple Exercises to help with your Knee Pain no matter what is the cause…
Watch this video that my TOP 3 exercises to relieve your Knee Pain
Of course, there are thousands of exercises that could be put on a topic like this. And depending on what is the real cause of your knee pain,...
Read More
Lower Back Pain Treatment in Hamilton Ontario – Why See a Physio First?
Searching for lower back pain treatment in Hamilton Ontario?
So many people in the Hamilton area suffer from lower back pain. As such, they do a Google search for something like lower back pain treatment in Hamilton Ontario.
There are many options…which one is best?
Why X-rays for Lower Back Pain Aren’t Usually Necessary
Diagnostic tests like X–rays should...
Read More
Top 3 Self At-Home Tests for Low Back Pain
During a physiotherapy assessment, your therapist will perform tests to rule in or rule out causes of your pain, no matter what body part is bothering you. There are dozens of low back pain special tests, but here are a few that you can perform on yourself at home.
The forward bend...
Read More
Top 3 Causes of Back Pain
Disc injury
This can be a disc herniation, rupture, bulge, or simple irritation. All of these diagnoses cause inflammation in the low back that can put pressure on other structures that lead to pain. The most common of these areas are the spinal nerve roots or even the spinal cord. Most people get nervous or upset...
Read More
Lumbar Disc Herniation: What is a Slipped Disc?
A herniated disc in the lumbar spine is one of the most common causes of pain in the lower back. Not only can it cause pain in the lower back, but also in the legs (sciatica) because of the pressure it puts on nerve roots. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), 60-80% of...
Read More
What is Lumbar Spinal Stenosis?
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. Big words for an unbelievably common problem. Lumbar spinal stenosis is a condition affecting the lower back where the spinal cord one or more of the vertebral foramina become narrowed due to one of several causes. It is painful and causes pain, weakness, and numbness in the lower extremities. Read on to...
Read More