ITB Friction Syndrome (aka Runners knee)
A Physiotherapist with Runners Knee 10 weeks into my 16 week training schedule, 6 weeks until race day, my knee buckles and I can’t weight-bear without 7 out of 10 knee pain (10 is the worst pain you can think of). It all began two weeks previously on a hill training session – and only […]
Low Back Pain – Check your gluteus medius
Low Back Pain Actually is Pain in the Rear? Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common reasons people seek massage therapy. It seems to affect most everyone- office workers, marathon runners, stay at home parents, nurses, you name it! With such a varied group of people being affected it can be difficult […]
The Road to Boston
My journey of training for the Boston Marathon When I ran my first marathon three years ago my goal was never to get to Boston, my goal was to finish injury free and tick the marathon distance off my bucket list. I thought I was going to be done with the marathon and long distance […]
Texting Thumb (or de Quervain’s Tenosynovitis)
Smartphone Injury Symptoms & Treatment Does playing on your smartphone cause you pain? Do your hands ache after playing with your portable handheld device? You may have texting thumb. With the prevalence of smartphones and mobile video games, more and more people report soreness in their thumbs, wrists and forearms. This overuse condition most commonly […]
February’s Fantastic Five reasons to visit a Chiropractor
Five Reasons to Visit a Chiropractor 1) Motor vehicle accident Getting into a car accident can often be a stressful event especially if a friend or loved one is involved and may become injured. For patient ease, Chiropractic treatment is covered by ICBC, no out of pocket expenses and no medical doctor note is required […]
Tips to Foam Rolling for Training & Running
How do I use a foam roller? Fret not, here’s a guide to help reduce those tired, sore and tight muscles. Especially if you’re training for the Sun Run, BMO and other upcoming races. Foam rollers come in many different lengths and sizes, and it all depends on the body part you are wanting to […]
What happens to my pelvic girdle during a vaginal delivery?
Changes to the Pelvic Floor with Vaginal Delivery During a vaginal delivery your tissues become stretched to allow for the baby to pass through the vaginal canal. The stretching process leaves the pelvic tissue swollen and bruise similar to a pulled or torn muscle in another region of your body. Swelling and stretching of musculature can result […]
Body Changes in Pregnancy & How Physiotherapy Can Help
What happens to my body during pregnancy and how can Physiotherapy help? During pregnancy a woman’s body undergoes many physiological changes to allow for development and delivery of the infant. These physiological and anatomical changes affect the pelvic floor musculature, which stretch from your pubic bone to the base of your spine, and also include […]
Understanding Iliotibial Band Syndrome
IT Band Syndrome: Pain Along Outside of Knee Are you a runner, soccer player or a skater? Do you have pain along the outside of your knee while enjoying any of the above activities? Or do you have pain when walking or running downhill, but not uphill? Do you feel any repetitive snapping or “squeaking” […]
Pregnancy and Postpartum Diastasis Rectus Abdominis
What is Diastasis Rectus Abdominis (DRA)? Diastasis Rectus Abdominis (DRA), also known as abdominal separation, is separation of muscle bellies midline in the muscle, rectus abdominus along the fascial connection of the line alba. A study looking at DRA in pregnant and postpartum women showed at third trimester 66% and postpartum 53% of women had […]