Working at a desk is a common cause of back and neck pain. With many working from home in less than ideal conditions over the past few months (kitchen island, couch, dining room table) we are seeing an increasing number of clients experiencing back, neck and should pain. To alleviate this discomfort, redesign your workspace […]
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Research shows 8 out of 10 of us will be affected by back pain. Maybe you already have? There are a lot of myths out there and I have heard some doozies over my career. Back pain does not have to be debilitating, medication dependent or life changing. Take a moment to learn what the […]
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Another long weekend is upon us! While it has been a summer like no other, we can still enjoy an extra day of fun, safely and close to home. What will you do? The possibilities are endless. Here are some suggestions: Plan a bike ride: Pick a destination, pack some snacks, water, and take a […]
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I hear it all the time in the dressing room at hockey, on the baseball diamond and among my adventure racing competitors. It comes from the 18-year-old youngsters with no children, the new moms, the seasoned moms, and our 65+ year old goalie. “Don’t make me laugh – I’ll pee my pants” “I’m not incontinent, […]
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Do you have foot pain? Have you considered custom foot orthotics? Where should you go for help? Foot orthotics are available everywhere these days – I’ve noticed them in pharmacies, sporting goods stores and online. However, orthotics that are improperly fitted or don’t have the appropriate features for your foot condition will not help you […]
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Spring has sprung and with it comes the annual yard work marathons. For Physiotherapists, this is back pain season. Gardening is very physical work, and after a long, indoor winter, many people are ill-equipped for a rapid increase in physical labour. If you are a “perennials only” serious gardener or working on a new outdoor […]
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Last blog I talked about the non-science. This time, the science behind sport compression sleeves and socks. You’ve seen them, distance runners, professional athletes and perhaps, even me, an adventure racer, wearing them. Why, you ask? Benefit Performance When you wear compression, studies show that the walls of your arteries dilate, which increases the amount […]
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Long distance and marathon runners have been wearing sport compression socks and sleeves for years. I am neither of those, but I do enjoy Adventure Racing (bike/paddle/trek) which can range from 4-24 hours of fun in all sorts of terrain and conditions. The makers of these products tout the performance benefits of compression technology, but […]
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I don’t know about you, but stress and worry keep me up at night (not to mention caffeine, action movies and late-night exercise like playing hockey until 11pm). The current world situation is, to say the least, a little overwhelming. Perhaps you or someone you now have contracted the novel coronavirus, or your employment/financial situation […]
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In any given week this winter, outside of work, I instructed two senior exercise classes, played 2-3 games of hockey, walked/hiked up to 5 km, and was training for a 45 km mountain bike race in April. Then along came COVID-19 and my weekly exercise plans ground to a sudden halt. In addition, future events […]
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