Physiotherapist for Knock Knees
Knock knees is a casual term used to describe a condition known as genu valgum. The condition is characterized by the inward bending of the knees, causing them to touch or come close together while the ankles are spaced apart. It is common in adolescence (evident in up to 75% of children between ages 3 and […]
Physiotherapist for Posture Correction
While there is no defined data to pinpoint an exact number of Greater Vancouver residents with poor posture, it’s estimated that over 11 million Canadians (Vancouverites included) experience musculoskeletal conditions each year, many of which are related to poor posture. Poor posture can lead to a variety of physical health issues, including neck, back, […]
Physiotherapist for Jaw Pain
People suffering from chronic jaw pain generally describe feeling a dull ache, stiffness, and/or even a sharp pain. The pain is typically localized to the jaw joint, but may also radiate to the ears and neck. Accompanying pain, may be a clicking or popping sensation that may also feature grating sounds (audible internally) when eating, speaking, or […]
Why Do My Hands Cramp When I Lift Weights?
You pride yourself in dedication to fitness and time spent in the gym. However, something is getting in the way of your progression lately – you have noticed that you’re experiencing hand cramps when lifting weights (free weights and/or cable). Not only does it prevent you from moving up in weight and reaping the […]
Foot Cramps While Driving Lately, What Can I Do About It?
Over the last couple of months, weeks, or days you have noticed that your foot or feet are feeling numb and/or cramping and locking up while driving. It’s not necessarily experienced throughout an entire drive, but enough that it has you taking notice. It’s why you have arrived at this article after searching for […]
My Toes Cramp and Lock Up Lately, What Should I Do?
A new client came to us recently after being on vacation in Honolulu, Oahu, HI. He indicated that while surfing at Waikiki Beach, he noticed that his toes sort of numbed, cramped (without pain), and locked up after each ride of a wave. Of course, it impacted his performance and caused him to fall […]
Why Does My Calf Cramp All the Time?
Does one of your calf’s cramp up quite frequently? It may occur during and after exercise, randomly at work, and/or when seated while lightly flexing. It has become enough of a bother that it has motivated you to jump online and ask Google, why does my calf cramp all the time? Below is a summary […]
Best Physical Therapist for Vertigo
Vertigo is a medical term used to describe a regularly occurring sensation of spinning or dizziness. Sufferers often report that they feel like the world is spinning around them. It is generally caused by issues in the inner ear (peripheral vertigo) or brain (central vertigo), although musculoskeletal issues, particularly in the cervical spine (neck), […]
Best Physical Therapist for Shoulders Near You
Each month, dozens upon dozens of people in the Burnaby and Tri-Cities area of Vancouver BC hop online and search “best physical therapist for shoulders near me”. Why is it so common? Because between work, working out, and general day to day activities our shoulders are taxed to the maximum. Our shoulder muscles, joints, […]
My Shoulder Clicks…What’s that About?
Have you noticed that your shoulder clicks, or feels like it’s clicking, when performing certain activities or even the slightest upward/downward movement? This is common sensation experienced by those who have some underlying musculoskeletal malfunction. The good news, is that it the irritation can be remedied through physiotherapy intervention. But first, allow us to […]