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 […]
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) […]
Physiotherapy for Jumper’s Knee
Patellar tendinitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the patellar tendon, which is the tendon that connects the kneecap (patella) to the shinbone (tibia). We require optimally functioning patellar tendons in order to transmit the force generated by the quadriceps muscles in the front of the thigh to the tibia (when jumping, leaping, […]
Physiotherapy for Inner Knee Pain
You’ve been experiencing inner knee pain lately, which has grown from being a minor inconvenience to a more impactful impediment to sport, recreation, work, and/or daily life. While the least common of reported knee pains (when compared to the outer or central knee) the region is responsible for a number of critical functions. The […]
Physiotherapy / Physical Therapy for Flexibility
Flexibility in a physical context refers to the ability of your joints and muscles to move through their full range of motion without pain or restriction. In the most basic sense, people relate flexibility to being able to move and adjust their body in a manner that allows for enhanced performance in athletic and fitness […]
Physiotherapy / Physical Therapy for Bunions
Bunions aren’t the sexiest topic of conversation, but the Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine (CFPM) reports that about 6% of the population has the condition. That’s roughly 2.5 million people who experience pain, discomfort, and have issues wearing certain types of footwear because of it. For the uninitiated, a bunion is a deformity where the […]
Physiotherapist for Paralysis in Burnaby BC
When most people hear the word “paralysis” they envision someone completely confined to a wheelchair or bedrest. However, the medical term is used to indicate a loss of muscle function in any part of the body. There are varying types of paralysis, with the most common defined as the following: Monoplegia, which affects one […]
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 […]