HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT PILLOW FOR YOUR NECK PAIN If you’re experiencing neck pain, finding the right pillow can make all the difference in the world. Choosing the right pillow is not as straightforward as it may seem, and it’s essential to consider two factors: your preferred sleeping position…
Science-based Exercises for Knee Osteo-arthritis – For Beginners Are you diagnosed with Knee osteo-arthritis or worried about developing knee osteo-arthritis? A lot of our patients share this concern so this article and video is developed to help prevent or reduce the symptoms of knee osteo-arthritis. It is a beginner exercise…
Needle-free Acupuncture for KNEE PAIN – Using TENS (Self-Treatment) In this video, I will show you some knee acupuncture points that can help with your knee pain. Without the use of needles, you can use a TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) device and place the electrodes on these acupuncture points…
PAIN, PAIN, PAIN, PAIN, PAIN…CAN STRESS INCREASE YOUR PAIN LEVELS? The short answer is, YES! Stress is related to muscle pain! Stress can do many things to your body. For your muscle system, it means increasing your resting muscle tone, and holding your body in positions that tighten your muscles.…
Relieve Behind the Eye Headaches using this point I RETRO ORBITAL HEADACHES In our Burnaby Physiotherapy practice, we regularly treat those suffering from headaches. Headaches can be caused by many different factors, from dehydration and caffeine intake, to referred pains caused by head, neck and shoulder tightness. Some headaches may…
Finger Sprain Injuries A Physiotherapist’s Guide To Help Fix Your Finger Sprain Injuries Did you sprain or dislocate your fingers playing a sport or from a fall? Depending on the finger, it can affect your everyday life significantly. Joint sprains and dislocations of the finger can happen when there is…
If you are experiencing pain, numbness, tingling and weakness in your hands and fingers, you may have carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome can be resolved with Physiotherapy treatment. Carpal tunnel recovery can be sped up and optimized with self-management techniques. In this article, I will share 5 Self Treatment…
How To Set Up A TENS Unit (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) At Home For Pain Relief What is a TENS Unit? ENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve stimulation. Electrode pads attached to the TENS Unit are placed in certain parts of the body to help relieve pain. How do TENS…
What Is A Holistic Approach In Physiotherapy Feeling creaky in the knees? Feeling the cracks and pops when you bend and straighten your knees? Or, you are going downstairs and your knees are painfully clicking with every step. Don’t fret, we will look at some of the common causes of…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2z0L8XBKJI Getting that achy feeling in the calf? Legs feeling heavy and feeling like it is stuck in cement? Trigger points are a real thing. When you get them in your calves, they can cause cramping, stiffness, and fatigue. They may also feel weak and cannot generate much strength. If…