Everything you need to know about Rheumatoid Arthritis
RA is an autoimmune disease causing inflammation of the joints. An autoimmune disease is when your body’s immune system produces a response against tissues or substances naturally present in your body. It is not known what triggers RA, but there is evidence to suggest certain lifestyle factors can increase your likelihood of developing it such […]
Daily Activities with Low Back Pain
Start the Day With Gentle Activity Slow, gentle activity in the morning can help wake up tired muscles and stiff joints. Deep, relaxed breathing when you wake up may also be helpful. But certain moves aren’t recommended if you have back pain — ask your physio what’s best for you. Wear Custom Orthotics To help […]
Back Pain And Cycling
Despite cycling being a good physical workout, it often leads to excruciating back pain. Cycling is a great low-impact activity for people suffering from lower back pain. With proper posture and the right bike size and setup, cycling is a good recovery exercise that will allow you to come back strong from an injury, without […]
Ankle Injuries: Causes and Treatments
Ankle injuries are often thought of as sports injuries. But you don’t have to be an athlete or even a “weekend warrior” to turn your ankle and hurt it. Something as simple as walking on an uneven surface can cause a painful, debilitating sprain. Ankle injuries can happen to anyone at any age. However, men […]
Understanding A Fall
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 […]
Ways To Ease Hip Pain
Healthy habits and these other suggestions can offer relief when your hips hurt. Hip pain is a condition that is often easily overlooked in everyday life. We may pass it off as something that will eventually get better. However, depending on what is causing your hip pain, it could actually turn out to get worse […]
What Causes Musculoskeletal Pain?
The causes of musculoskeletal pain are varied. Muscle tissue can be damaged with the wear and tear of daily activities. Trauma to an area (jerking movements, auto accidents, falls, fractures, sprains, dislocations, and direct blows to the muscle) also can cause musculoskeletal pain. Other causes of pain include postural strain, repetitive movements, overuse, and prolonged […]
Solution To Low Back Pain
Identifying the type of back disorder you suffer from is the first — and most important — step in finding how best to treat it. Whether you’re experiencing back pain for the first time or you’ve suffered a relapse, seek the advice of an experienced, certified, and well-recommended physiotherapist. There are some practices you can […]
FROZEN SHOULDER
Adhesive capsulitis, better known as frozen shoulder, is a condition of unknown cause. It affects 2-5% of the population, with certain risk factors, such as a previous shoulder injury or diabetes, increasing the likelihood of developing the condition. Fortunately, adhesive capsulitis will usually resolve itself. The timescale for this however, can be long, ranging from […]
CALF STRAIN
A calf strain affects the muscles at the back of the lower leg, andtends to come about due to a sudden excessive force through themuscle, or with repetitive overuse. A calf strain is an injury to the muscles of the back of the leg. Most commonly, calf strains are minor tears of some muscle fibers, […]
