Author: C&P Health Expert

Before we talk about knee pain and one of the most common overuse type injuries: cartilage and meniscal issues let us first define and highlight the role of menisci.Put simply, cartilage is a thin, elastic tissue that protects the bone and helps joint surfaces slide easily over each other. It comes in two forms: In…

Whiplash occurs when a person’s head moves backward and then forward suddenly with great force. This injury is most common following a rear-end car collision. It can also result from physical abuse, sports injuries, or amusement park rides. Whiplash results when the soft tissues (the muscles and ligaments) of your neck extend beyond their typical…

Did you know that as highly trained physiotherapists we are able to refer you directly for an MRI scan? Please read below regarding questions we are often asked about MRI scans. What is an MRI scan? An MRI scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is a type of scan that uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves…

Many joins make up the shoulder joint. The joint form an intricate system that enables a person to either; drink a cup of tea, scratch your back, and comb your hair amongst other activities. It is a joint that is crucial in the day to day activities and in presence of pain and stiffness; there…

Poor posture can lead to serious neck, lower back pain and muscular imbalance. To correct this, we must activate our weak muscles while stretching our tight muscles. Exercise #1 – Reverse Plank Bridge The Reverse Plank Bridge activates specific muscles while stretching key muscles like your pectoral muscles and the muscles in your neck. This…

Most neck pain that is not caused by whiplash or other trauma has a postural component as part of the underlying problem. Sitting atop the body, the health of the neck is subject to the curvature of the spine below and the position of the head above. The neck muscle pain can be caused by the following neck muscles…

In my article on being deliberate to safeguard our health, I talked about poor posture as one of the issues we are struggling with day to day. I talked about being deliberate and very aware of our posture when we sit. This is because sitting is the posture that puts your back under a lot…

ACUPUNCTURE What is Acupuncture? This involves the insertion of extremely thin needles through your skin at strategic points on your body. A key component of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is most commonly used to treat pain. Traditional Chinese medicine explains acupuncture as a technique for balancing the flow of energy or life force believed to…

Car driving is an unusual activity as far as our bodies are concerned. The driver’s position is not a natural one. The longer the drive, the higher the likelihood of the body tensing up and creating pain. The correct posture when in the driver’s seat is critical as well as driving safely. Many drivers do…