Physiotherapy for Muscle Spasm
Are you experiencing all-too-regular muscles spasms? If one or more of the following symptoms are evident, you may very well be: Sudden and involuntary contraction of a muscle. Sudden sharp and stabbing muscle pain that can make it difficult to move. Tightness and hardness an a muscle may feel knotted or even hard to the […]
Physiotherapy for Motion Sickness
At press (summertime) tens of thousands of Greater Vancouver BC households are preparing to hop on-or-in planes, trains, automobiles, and ships to explore the province, country, continent, and world. While vacation travel is exciting, it’s also anxiety-inducing for those who regularly experience motion sickness. What is motion sickness, exactly? It is characterized by a […]
Who to See for a Pinched Nerve?
A pinched nerve occurs when excess pressure is applied to a nerve – a bundle of fibers that transmits messages between your body and brain – by surrounding tissues, such as bones, cartilage, muscles, or tendons. While most people self-diagnose a pinched nerve when experiencing a sharp, aching, or burning pain in one zone, other […]
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 […]