5 WAYS TO MANAGE STRESS WITH PHYSICAL THERAPY
Chronic levels of stress can lead to detrimental effects on our bodies involving the musculoskeletal system, nervous system, cardiovascular system, gastrointestinal system, and reproductive system. Physical therapy can help with more than pain management; therapists can offer techniques to assist in decreasing chronic stress levels and add balance back into the body. Ways physical therapy […]
Olecranon Bursitis (Swollen or Popeye Elbow)
An olecranon bursitis tends to present initially with swelling at the back of the elbow. If the bursa is particularly inflamed or becomes infected, then pain and redness can develop. It tends to be associated with periods of over-use, or regular pressure on the area such as leaning on this area of the elbow. There […]
When Back Pain Interrupts Your Sleep
It’s a vicious cycle: Pain can make it harder to sleep — and when you can’t sleep, your pain may be worse. Here are some simple steps you can take to get a better night’s rest. If your back hurts worse at night — no matter how many positions you try — tell your doctor […]
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder instability or dislocation is usually a consequence of trauma. The extent of your injury can vary significantly, from weakened muscles at one end of the spectrum, to tissue damage at the other end. There is usually pain associated with this injury, and a sense of apprehension when using your arm. The shoulder joint is […]
RELAXATION & BODY SCAN
Using relaxation to help with chronic pain. Being in pain is often a stressful experience, even if you consider yourself a person that doesn’t usually have a problem with stress. Pain can cause changes to your muscle tension, your breathing pattern, your heart rate and your blood pressure without you really being aware of it. […]
CALF STRAIN
A calf strain affects the muscles at the back of the lower leg, and tends to come about due to a sudden excessive force through the muscle, or with repetitive overuse. The calf is a group of muscles that allow you to point your foot and your toes downwards, generating the propulsive forces that help […]
Achilles Tendinopathy
An Achilles tendinopathy is an over-use injury. It tends to occur as a reaction to increased demand on the tendon, beyond it’s capabilities. Those with an Achilles tendinopathy will typically report pain and stiffness, which may reduce in the short term with brief gentle movement. The Achilles tendon lies at the back of your ankle. […]
Acute vs Chronic Pain
It can be difficult living with a long-term pain condition. In addition to dealing with the pain itself, there can also sometimes be frustration with a lack of clear and concise information regarding diagnosis and treatment. People often find it helpful to understand a little more about chronic pain. Here, we will provide you with […]
Introduction to Mindfulness
To practice mindfulness is to practice focusing on the present. Endeavour to let go of other thoughts, feelings, emotions, senses, opinions and demands that distract you from the present. Mindfulness sits under the umbrella term of “meditation”: the practice of reaching ultimate concentration and consciousness. Mindfulness can be used in isolation or alongside other practices […]
Understanding Falls
There are many reasons why people fall. This article is designed to give you a better understanding of these reasons. But remember, just because you are reading this, doesn’t mean all of these reasons apply to you. It might not even mean that you have had a fall. But the more you understand, the more […]
