Author: C&P Health Expert

The human body is a marvel of engineering, but like all creations, it is subject to limitations. Over countless millennia, nature has created a form that is capable of wondrous feats including running, swimming, and climbing, but to maintain the human body at peak performance it takes some effort. Whether you are a world-class athlete…

Urinary incontinence(UI)  is the involuntary leakage of urine.  It is a condition often suffered in silence as many shy from speaking of such matters. It is mostly always accompanied with fear and anxiety during daily activities, always needing to be near a washroom, and it can prevent one from enjoying life. Incontinence affects twice as…

Most of us experience minor instances of shoulder pain and numbness from time to time, and occasionally these symptoms are the result of a more serious medical condition. Pain and numbness in the fingers accompanied with discomfort in the shoulder region is mostly associated with a pinched nerve (cervical radiculopathy). A pinched nerve occurs when…

Ever wondered why your knee pops some sound when going upstairs or downstairs? This is a common sound for most people in their day to day lives. Knees, knuckles, ankles and even your lungs can make alarming crackles as you move through the day. This can be harmless when not caused by an injury, medical…

Ever tried to go for a run but your knee pain cut it short? If this is so, this article is definitely for you. Of all the aches and pains that can plague runners, knee pain is one of the most common. And as a physical therapist, my patients often ask me whether it’s ok…

I have heard from many mothers that back pain and discomfort after pregnancy is the new normal. Well this is maybe one of those things that shouldn’t be the status quo at all. Studies show that up to 50% of pregnant women experience back pain that might continue for up to 6 months after delivery.…

Though it may be both frustrating and embarrassing, suffering from erectile dysfunction is a common problem for men from a wide range of age groups. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, up to 30 million men are affected by erectile dysfunction. Many think that the only treatment is prescription…

The joints involved in doing a squat are the Ankle, Knee, Hip and the Spine. These are many joints involved but interestingly a squat is one of the first things we learn to do before learning to stand and walk as babies. So what changes as we grow up? Our bodies undergo a series if…

Common reasons for discomfort/ pain when it comes to both women and back pain; physical work, injury or accidents, active sports lifestyles etc. There’s an issue specific to women: breast size. We’re all about being happy with the body you’ve got! However, no doubt, if have large breasts, you’ll likely know that they can cause you back…