Category: Blog
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Ouch! My Back Hurts!!!….But I Just Bent
Many people believe they know how to lift stuff properly and safely. They are then in disbelief when they injure their back during a “simple” lift. After getting a back injury from lifting, many people will comment, “but I even bent my knees!” Therefore, there must be more to safe lifting than just bending the…
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Back Pain During Pregnancy
Back pain or discomfort is common during pregnancy and should be expected to some degree by most women. Back pain may be experienced during any point of your pregnancy; however, it most commonly occurs later in pregnancy as baby grows. Back pain can disrupt your daily routine or interfere with a good night of sleep. The good news is there…
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Isn’t Breastfeeding Supposed To Be Fun?
Four months ago when my baby was born I was all smiles and full of gratitude, glad that the hard part was over and I was in for a picnic with my son. Little did I know that more pain was yet to come. Trying to meet the feeding demands of the young man left…
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Rehabilitation Before And After Surgery
Have you been dealing with chronic pain for months, and have talked to your doctor about surgery. The surgery has been scheduled and now you are anxious about getting through the day? The other question you are probably asking yourself is; Will I be able to go back to normal in terms of function? How…
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Dangers Of Wearing Very Flat Shoes
We are constantly telling people how high heels change posture and cause knee and back pain in the long run. If they have to be worn, then keep it to once in a while. What we have been forgetting to advise people is that the exact opposite. Very flat shoes are also detrimental to your…
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Are You Riding Right?
Nothing improves my mood more than a long bike ride in the country, so I say this next part with reservations (and sadness). Cycling has its dark side – possibly the most significant being that it can wreak havoc on your posture. There are myriad physical and mental health benefits: But if you understand the…
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The Hidden Link Between Obesity and Back Pain.
Are you experiencing lower back pain, buttock pain, or numbness radiating into your leg and foot? Excess body weight may be a major contributing factor. While most people associate obesity with conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and certain cancers, fewer realize its strong connection to spinal health and chronic back pain.…
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Your Bathroom Slippery?
Bathroom Slip and Fall Injuries: Causes, Risks, and Prevention Tips Not a week goes by without encountering someone suffering from an ankle sprain, knee injury, or shoulder pain after a simple incident: “I slipped in the bathroom.” The smallest room in the house can often be one of the most dangerous areas, especially when safety…
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Why You Feel Pain After Fascia Release/Physiotherapy
For slightly more than a year I experienced a kind of tension in my neck. It kept giving me the urge to stretch and crack my neck though it was not necessarily painful. This would always leave me feeling relieved. Unfortunately the relief was not permanent and the tension kept coming back. I would crack my neck…