Category : Pain Management

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic degenerative joint disorder where the cartilage between knee joints wears down with time. It causes swelling and stiffness in the knee, making it difficult to do even the basic activities in life. Research suggests anyone above 20 can get OA. In Canada, at ...

Workplace injuries are not limited to falls and accidents. Sitting and staring at the computer screen for long periods of time can equally injure the musculoskeletal system of your body. The lack of physical movement during work can cause a wide range of health problems such as neck pain, backa...

The spine lays the foundation of your overall health and well-being. It balances the neck, lower back, pelvis and chest. The legs, head and trunk are in a proper alignment because of the spine. Most importantly, it protects the spinal cord which is the passageway of thousands of nerves. We can ...

Neck pain and stiffness is a common problem among people of various ages. A teenager may complain of pain due to excessive screen time. An adult, however, may suffer from neck pain due to incorrect sleeping position. No matter what your age or the cause of the pain is, it is possible to manage ...

An ACL tear is nothing less than a nightmare for athletes since they are most susceptible to these injuries. The ACL stands for anterior cruciate ligament. It is a key structure in the knee joint that helps you move the knee freely. Surgery is not necessary for mild ACL injuries or small tears ...

You can manage or even prevent arthritic pain with physical therapy under the supervision of a licensed physiotherapist. It is crucial to stay physically active but at an optimum level. This reduces joint pain associated with the condition. And the best way to engage the affected joints is throug...

IMS or dry needling comes in handy when nothing else seems to work on your chronic pain. Though an integral part of physiotherapy treatments, not many know how this works exactly. It may seem painful but is actually minimally invasive and highly effective. It boosts the natural healing response o...

We use our shoulders more often than we realize. Most adults get shoulder pain because of this constant wear and tear of the shoulder joints. There are various other reasons why your shoulder might be hurting. Nevertheless, physiotherapy can help you manage the pain without having to depend on me...

Constant typing or texting can damage tissues in the hand, wrists and fingers, thereby causing pain. Some of you may also experience swelling and stiffness in the wrists or fingers. According to physiotherapists, specific exercises can heal damaged tissues, ease tight muscles and alleviate pain. ...

Whiplash injuries are usually common in car accidents. The other causes include contact sports, roller coaster rides, and slips or falls. It occurs when a sudden force pushes your neck and spine forward or backward. The force wears down the neck muscles and causes tears in the tendons, causing pa...