Low Back Pain, Sciatica or Piriformis Syndrome? Understanding Your Symptoms and Treatment Options in Hamilton

Experiencing sharp, shooting pain from your lower back into your buttock or leg? You may be dealing with sciatica, a lumbar disc herniation, or irritation of the sciatic nerve outside the spine. Understanding what’s causing your symptoms is an important first step toward recovery. At Function101 Chiro+Physio in Hamilton, Ontario,

2026-10-27T09:54:04-04:00October 27th, 2026|

Running Injury Treatment in Hamilton: Why Runners Choose Function101 Chiro+Physio

From your first 5K to your next marathon, discover how Function101 Chiro+Physio combines hands-on treatment, progressive strength training, and individualized rehabilitation to help Hamilton runners stay active and return to running stronger. Whether you’re experiencing knee pain after a few kilometres, struggling with recurring Achilles tendon pain, or preparing for

2026-10-20T11:16:54-04:00October 20th, 2026|

What to Expect During a Running Assessment: Tips from a Physio

Whether you’re a first time runner or seasoned pro, Physio Molly is here at Function101 to help you with all your running needs!  A running assessment can be one of the most valuable tools for improving performance, preventing injury, and getting the most out of your training. So, what actually

2025-10-30T14:38:03-04:00October 30th, 2025|

Optimizing Pelvic Floor Function Through Physiotherapy

The pelvic floor is one of the most important yet often overlooked muscle groups in the body. It acts as a supportive base for your organs and plays a key role in strength, stability, and everyday function. Understanding how it works—and how physiotherapy can help—can make a big difference in

2025-09-19T10:47:57-04:00September 19th, 2025|

Recovering from Surgery: The Role of Post-Operative Physiotherapy

Surgery is just the first step on the road to recovery. What happens afterward can make all the difference in how quickly—and how well—you heal. That’s where post-operative physiotherapy comes in. Whether you've had joint replacement, spinal surgery, ligament repair, or even abdominal surgery, physiotherapy plays a vital role in

2025-08-20T12:31:55-04:00August 20th, 2025|

Is Foam Rolling a Waste of Time?

  If you have any form of social media, I’m sure you are no stranger to seeing a post like this…   only to be directly followed by a post like this... Foam rollers are a staple piece of equipment found in nearly every gym around the world. They can,

2025-08-20T11:32:04-04:00December 4th, 2023|

Temporal Mandibular Joint Disorder – aka Pain in the Jaw!

The Temporal Mandibular Joint, also known as TMJ, is the joint connecting your jawbone to your skull. You have one joint on each side of your jaw. TMJ disorders can cause pain in your jaw joint and in the muscles that control jaw movement.  Onset of symptoms can be slow

2025-08-20T11:33:18-04:00February 13th, 2023|

How long should my injury take to heal?

  When someone sustains an injury, after the initial shock, one of the first questions is “how long will it take until I’m back to normal?" It’s worth noting that every individual is different, and our healing times will vary. There are some things we cannot control such as our

2025-08-20T12:15:26-04:00August 7th, 2022|