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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…