Low Back Pain – Check your gluteus medius
Low Back Pain Actually is Pain in the Rear? Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common reasons people seek massage therapy. It seems to affect most everyone- office workers, marathon runners, stay at home parents, nurses, you name it! With such a varied group of people being affected it can be difficult to pinpoint the cause. […]
Low Back Pain – Check your gluteus medius
Low Back Pain Actually is Pain in the Rear? Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common reasons people seek massage therapy. It seems to affect most everyone- office workers, marathon runners, stay at home parents, nurses, you name it! With such a varied group of people being affected it can be difficult […]
The Road to Boston
My journey of training for the Boston Marathon When I ran my first marathon three years ago my goal was never to get to Boston, my goal was to finish injury free and tick the marathon distance off my bucket list. I thought I was going to be done with the marathon and long distance […]
February’s Fantastic Five reasons to visit a Chiropractor
Five Reasons to Visit a Chiropractor 1) Motor vehicle accident Getting into a car accident can often be a stressful event especially if a friend or loved one is involved and may become injured. For patient ease, Chiropractic treatment is covered by ICBC, no out of pocket expenses and no medical doctor note is required […]
Tips to Foam Rolling for Training & Running
How do I use a foam roller? Fret not, here’s a guide to help reduce those tired, sore and tight muscles. Especially if you’re training for the Sun Run, BMO and other upcoming races. Foam rollers come in many different lengths and sizes, and it all depends on the body part you are wanting to […]
Understanding The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) in Physiotherapy
What is the FMS? The FMS is a ranking and grading system that documents movement patterns that are key to normal function. By screening these patterns, the FMS readily identifies functional limitations and asymmetries. These are issues that can reduce the effects of functional training and physical conditioning and distort body awareness. The FMS is […]
Got Headaches? Chiropractic can help
Headaches & Chiropractic Treatment Suffer from headaches? You are not alone, 65-75% of people in Canada will experience a headache sometime in their lifetime (Manzoni & Stovener, 2010). Some will be occasional, some frequent, some dull and achy and sharp and stabbing resulting in debilitating pain. With over 200 sub- types of diagnosed headaches the […]
Injury Rates & Gender Differences in Runners
Gender Differences in Runners Looking at research to reduce injury rates in runners I recently attended a presentation on some new research coming out of UBC that’s looking at gender as a predicting factor for injuries in runners. It is one of the first studies to look at the differences in rates and types of […]
Understanding & Treating Tennis Elbow
What is tennis elbow? Tennis elbow also called Lateral Epicondylalgia is one of the most common overuse injuries in the elbow. This involves injury to an extensor muscle of the forearm; this muscle goes from the top of wrist to the outside of your elbow. Tennis elbow commonly occurs with repetitive use of the wrist […]
Understanding the Rotator Cuff: Common Shoulder Injuries & Treatment
I have a Rotator what? Rotator who? Rotator what? Recently, I have encountered numerous patients asking about their rotator Cuff, specifically, tears, pulls and strains. But what is a Rotator Cuff? Is it that new fancy kitchen wear item off The Shopping Channel for $9.99? Can I buy another one if mine tears, pulls or […]