Most cases of shoulder pain can be attributed to an issue with the rotator cuff, a group of four muscles that stabilize the shoulder joint. Often, your physician will send you to get an x-ray and ultrasound of your shoulder to identify where the issue is coming from....
It’s that time of the year again… let’s discuss snow safety and how to keep your spine happy for the winter! Shovelling1 – start by doing a simple warm up. Do some shoulder circles, knee to chests, and a quick walk to increase blood flow and prepare your body. It is...
May is National Physiotherapy Month! This is an annual event celebrated in Canada every May to recognize and celebrate the important contributions of physiotherapists in promoting health, wellness, and physical rehabilitation. This year’s theme is Leading Action...
Have you been curious to see what our wellness services are all about? Maybe you’ve felt like chiropractic, physiotherapy, and counselling etc. are reserved for those in the worst of situations. Maybe you’ve felt like your dysfunction is normal and therefore you...
Nowadays, the fitness and physiotherapy world have oversimplified the reason for any and every musculoskeletal pain we experience. “Your muscles are tight because you don’t stretch enough.” It is true that a lack of flexibility can be a cause of injury and pain, but...
Rowan’s Law Rowan’s Law was named for Rowan Stringer, a 17-year-old high school rugby player from Ottawa who died tragically in 2013 from a condition known as “second impact syndrome”. After suffering an initial concussion, Rowan continued to play rugby and...