Pain

When Should You Be Concerned About Pins And Needles?

Almost all of us experience pins and needles! The uncomfortable tingling typically occurs when we sit or lie in a certain position for too long, causing pressure to be placed on our nerves or vascular structure. Often, all it takes to relieve the pressure is changing positions, massaging our body part, or walking it off.However, …

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GLA:D, Our New Treatment Program For Osteoarthritis!

GLA:D is an education and exercise program developed in Denmark by a team of researchers. It is currently the best treatment option for individuals with hip and knee osteoarthritis.How does GLA:D work?GLA:D uses neuromuscular exercise to improve joint stability, movement quality, and everyday function. Neuromuscular training is a form of exercise that enhances the unconscious …

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The Difference Between A Sprain And A Strain

Sprains and Strains are common injuries that can happen to almost any body part. Some of the more common areas they can occur are the ankles, wrists, and knees.Sprain and Strain both mean the same thing…which is a pull or tear to the body part. However, a Sprain is when this pulling/tearing occurs in a ligament or joint …

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Avoiding Text Neck During A Time Full Of Technology

‘Text Neck’ is a term used to describe the pain that is a result of constantly looking down at our handheld technological devices. Excessively straining our necks in the incorrect position can often result in headaches, reduced range of motion, muscle strain, postural changes, and neck or back pain. We may think this doesn’t apply …

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Preventing Lower Back Pain with Therapeutic Exercise And More

Did you know that therapeutic exercises are often recommended as an intervention for lower back pain? However, it can often be difficult for patients to follow through with their physiotherapist’s instructions and commit to an exercise regime.A recent study found that lower back pain is one of the current leading cause of disability worldwide. Therapeutic …

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