If you have recurring issues with your feet or back, it may be time to think about custom orthotics. These devices fit into shoes, aligning feet to improve your gait and posture. A custom-made pair is measured to address your specific physical issues and provide relief. Some positive aspects of orthotics include:     1. […]

Acupuncture is a medical approach that is steadily becoming more widespread. If you are curious about acupuncture, here are some benefits you can expect, including: 1. Migraine relief – Studies performed on people suffering from migraines and other headaches showed a decrease in headache intensity (and the number of headache days experienced) after acupuncture treatment. […]

Most of us understand that exercise is good for us and though we may be aware of its many benefits, some of us tend to delay engaging in regular physical activity. Some reasons we neglect our bodies include:     Prioritizing leisure activities Lacking motivation Preoccupation with work Frustration if we don’t see quick results […]

Physiotherapy treatment can address the needs of clients suffering from injuries and acute or chronic conditions. Several therapeutic devices are often employed to help relieve pain and promote healing. One approach that modern clinics use is laser therapy, which uses photons of light to help reduce pain while encouraging healing. It is used for a […]

The holiday season can be fun, joyous, chaotic, and stressful all at the same time. Throughout the winter holidays, many of us are busy decorating our homes, shopping for presents, standing and cooking for hours, and running errands. According to Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine: “75 percent of Canadians will experience foot health problems in […]

While the holiday season can bring great joy, it can also be stressful. With all the preparations, shopping and social events, we sometimes find ourselves physically and mentally exhausted during the month of December. Elevated stress levels can potentially affect overall health.     When a person experiences exhaustion, the sympathetic nervous system is activated, […]

For many athletes, injuries that prevent them from competing can be devastating. When an injury and/or intense pain prevent you from playing, sports therapy is required to heal the injury, reduce pain, restore full mobility, and improve performance. A licensed and skilled therapist can create an individualized treatment plan to get both professional and amateur […]

Our feet play an important role by carrying us from place to place. However, most of us do not care for our feet until we experience pain. Severe or chronic pain limits our activities and lifestyle. Areas of Pain The foot is a complex anatomical structure constructed of a network of bones, muscles, tendons, and […]

Many of us lead busy lives. We spend 8 to 9 hours at work, trying to complete every task before commuting home. This routine can take a toll on our health, and no even though we care for our bodies, eat a proper diet, and exercise regularly, stress can cause real physical pain and other […]

Knee pain is a common ailment affecting people of all ages. Although it is prevalent in older adults, knee pain can also occur in young people. Arthritis is often considered the number one culprit for knee pain, but certain activities (e.g. sports and dance) — and genetics — may also be contributory factors. When it […]