Acupuncturist That Takes Insurance in Burnaby BC
There was a time (in western society) when there was a question mark around whether or not Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) acupuncture was a worthwhile addition to an individual’s wellness regime. Those days are long gone, as both researchers (view here) and the public have spoken up about positive outcomes which include but are […]
Physical Therapist for After Surgery in Burnaby BC
Physical therapy is crucial after any surgery that has an impact on musculoskeletal function. A physical therapist helps a client to restore strength, mobility, and function, reduce pain and inflammation, and prevent complications that may arise such as blood clots. Through various treatments, an after-surgery physical therapist will promote faster, more effective healing by […]
Physiotherapist for Bow Legs in Burnaby BC
We recently ran a feature on the benefits of physiotherapy for knock knees, but today we’re looking at the opposite of that – physiotherapy for bow legs. While not technically the opposite of the former, it does aesthetically appear so. So what exactly are bow legs? It is a condition where the legs curve […]
Physiotherapist for the Canadian Armed Forces in Vancouver BC
The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is the single military entity in Canada, which includes branches related to the protection of our land, sea, and air spaces. It is comprised of the Canadian Army, the Royal Canadian Navy, and the Royal Canadian Air Force. The CAF have a significant presence in Greater Vancouver, with key […]
Physiotherapist for Teenagers in Burnaby BC
Among the many super powers that teenagers have (sleeping-in for more than 12 hours, etc.) is an ability to bounce back from all sorts of bumps and bruises. It’s this capacity for recovery that has them and/or their parents overlook the importance of physiotherapy as an integral part of maintaining their wellbeing. As a […]
Physiotherapy for Tight Muscles
Most people have and will experience temporary muscle tightness at some point in their lives. However, a sizable number live with chronic muscle tightness, with researchers indicating that it affects about 25% of the adult population. That’s about 568,000 people in Greater Vancouver BC alone. Muscle tightness can manifest as a feeling that they are […]
Physiotherapy for Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a perception of noise or sound (ringing, buzzing, hissing, whistling, etc.) experienced by certain individuals in the absence of an external sound source. The National Library of Medicine reports that it is significantly more common than most realize, with about 37% of adult Canadians (more than nine million people) experienced tinnitus through […]
Physiotherapy for Tailbone Injury
Allow us to first define where the tailbone (coccyx) is located to ensure that you’re referencing the right part of the body, versus the sacrum – the large, triangular-shaped bone that is located just above it. The tailbone is found at the very bottom of the spine, below the sacrum, and in the pelvic […]
Physiotherapist for Restless Leg Syndrome
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), also medically known as Willis-Ekbom disease, is a neurological disorder that creates an compulsion to move one’s legs, usually due to uncomfortable creeping, crawling, or tingling sensations. Symptoms typically worsen when resting, sitting for extended periods, and particularly at night when attempting to sleep. Episodes are temporarily relieved by movement, which can lead to difficulty […]
Neck Hump Correction Through Physiotherapy
Neck hump, medically known as kyphosis and more crudely referred to as Buffalo hump, is a musculoskeletal condition characterized by an exaggerated, rounded protrusion at the base of the neck. A neck hump itself is not inherently concerning from a medical perspective, but when related to underlying issues they (neck hump + underlying issues) […]