The hip and knee joints are the most common locations for osteoarthritis to occur. These joints take a lot of wear and tear over time, resulting in the gradual degeneration of the protective cartilage covering the end of the bones. … Read More
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Addition of Brydget van Lankveld, Manual Osteopath
We are thrilled to announce that not only is Brydget van Lankveld joining our team, but, also, that we now offer Osteopathy. Brydget became interested in Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment after seeking a variety of manual therapy options for postural corrections. … Read More
What are tension headaches, what causes them, and how can they be treated?
According to various studies, tension headaches affect 30-80% of the general population. They are the most common type of headache in adults. A tension headache is often described as a pressure or squeezing around the forehead, back of the head, … Read More
TMJ Syndrome
TMJ syndrome refers to pain or dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint. It affects only 5-12% of the general population. The temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, connects the jaw to the skull bone. Each person has two temporomandibular joints on either side … Read More
Recurring ankle sprains? Physio can help!
Ankle sprains make up almost 50% of sport-related injuries. An ankle sprain is the stretching or tearing of the ligaments in the ankle. Although often considered a minor and fairly common injury, if not treated properly ankle sprains can be … Read More
How To Lift Properly To Avoid Hurting Your Back
Over one million workplace injuries are back-related and often caused by improper or unsafe lifting techniques. Lifting a heavy object incorrectly can cause herniated discs, muscle strains, and nerve impingements. Thus, learning the proper way to raise heavy objects in … Read More
Holiday Wishes
As the holiday season is upon us, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and those who have helped to shape our business. We want to say thank you to all of our clients who have made 2017 another … Read More
Combating Back Pain With Exercise
Daily physical activity can help boost your mood, reduce the risk of chronic disease, help maintain a healthy body weight, relieve muscle tightness causing pain, and improve muscular strength providing support to your joints and bones. Surprisingly, approximately only 20% … Read More
5 Tips to Prevent Back Pain
Back pain is one of the leading causes of disability. It is one of the main reasons why many individuals miss work, and why many seek out physiotherapy treatment. Back pain has a variety of causes including, but not limited … Read More
Osteoarthritis and Total Joints Arthroplasty
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common chronic joint diseases. Often referred to as the ‘wear and tear arthritis,’ it occurs when the protective cartilage between the bones in a joint breaks down over time. Cartilage is a firm but … Read More