Pain in the ... Understanding your injury or pain can be complicated. That is why we often use simple analogies as a strategy to help people understand and therefore cope better with their pain experience. In this blog post, I am going to share with you "The cup" analogy, which
Chiropractors are traditionally thought of as musculoskeletal experts focused on the spine. While that is quite true, throughout the 4-year doctorate program chiropractors are also trained in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of ALL the extremities as well! What are common extremity injuries chiropractors can effectively manage? In addition to the
What is a Chiropodist and when should I see one? Chiropodists are primary health care practitioners that specialize in assessing and treating diseases or disorders of the foot. Chiropodists are trained to assess and treat several types of skin and nail conditions, including athlete’s foot, psoriasis, eczema and verruca pedis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, also known as PFPS, is a common knee injury which classically presents as insidious onset of poorly defined pain, localized to the anterior (front of your knee) retropatellar (behind the knee cap), and/or below the patella. Onset of symptoms can be slow or quick to develop with
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS), commonly referred to as shin splints, is one of the most common lower leg injuries in sports and frequently affects active individuals. Shin splints can be an annoying, frustrating injury to be dealing with and often mean you need to cool it from your activities
RUNNING 101 Alright my people. It’s the start of spring and you’re ready to come out of hibernation and get all the benefits of exercising OUTSIDE. Here are 4 things I talk about with all my clients that are getting into running. 1. FOOTWEAR: It’s imperative that you
If you were limited to just 5 movements a day, what would you prioritize? We were inspired by a physio colleague who posted this question on instagram last month, and we can definitely relate. As clinicians, we often get asked in clinic what movements are "THE BEST", or "MUST DO'S"
Happy New Year! The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted just about every aspect of ordinary life. Work from home, remote learning, and the closure of gyms and fitness facilities has changed how, when and where we exercise. To help keep us mentally and physically engaged during this lockdown and beginning of
Stuck working from home during lockdown? Needing some motivation to workout? Check out this video as Dr. Nelson takes you through a work out from your own home with little equipment needed to move you entire body and get you back in action! If you have any questions or if
Looking for an easy to follow introductory video on how to use your foam roller to the fullest?! Look no further! Check out the youtube video below and follow along as Physio Sam takes you through a full foam rolling class! If you have any questions or if you're wondering