Category : Pain Management

One of the first things people ask our physiotherapist after an injury is “How long will the recovery take?” There is no fixed timeline for injury recovery. The process of healing is the same for everyone. But the time it takes varies significantly from person to person. The recovery time depends...

You feel pain when your body is trying to protect you from an injury or further damage.  Pain receptors from the injured area send ‘pain signals’ to your brain for it to process them and generate an appropriate response. Pain is a personal experience for everybody, shaped by three universal facto...

Does back pain interfere with your daily life, including even the basic activities that otherwise would be effortless? If you are looking for non-surgical back pain relief, this guide is for you. Non-surgical spinal decompression therapy is a non-invasive & effective alternative fix for chron...

Does your job (or hobby) involve repetitive hand movements, like typing or gaming? Then you could be susceptible to carpal tunnel syndrome. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway in the wrist at the base of the palm. It allows nine tendons and the median nerve to pass through it. The median ner...

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is on the rise in this age of remote work and nonstop digital device use. The constant repetitive hand movements, overuse of phones or poor home ergonomics are often the most common causes of CTS. It occurs when the median nerve is compressed/pinched while passing thr...

If you are experiencing tingling sensations, numbness or pain in your fingers, it can be Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). You should consult with an orthopedic or physiotherapist as quickly as possible to get the right diagnosis and treatment at the right time. CTS is a progressive chronic condition...

Wrist pain is unnerving for all but ‘Is it carpal tunnel symptoms?’ This is a common query we get, especially from manual workers, middle-aged & older adults, gamers and pregnant women. Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that affects about 3% of the Canadian population. Mild t...

Yes, physiotherapy/physical therapy is usually the first line of treatment for sciatica nerve pain. The treatments focus on reducing the pain, preventing its recurrence and restoring optimal mobility in both legs. Physios help manage and control sciatica symptoms, helping people get back to dai...

Chiropractic and massage, together, enhance your treatment outcome. Chiropractic treatments fix spinal misalignments while massage relaxes the body throughout the adjustment. Not everyone may need both treatments for complete recovery. Your healthcare provider decides to combine the treatments ...

The best rotator cuff injury treatments include plenty of rest, physical therapy and the application of ice on the area. These techniques are non-invasive, safe and can produce long-term results, if you address your concerns early. However, surgery may be recommended for severe cases. This blog...