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How to move on from low back pain

pt Health — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 18:20:08 +0000

Have you ever had a sudden onset of low back pain? Sometimes low back pain develops slowly, but often it seems to come from nowhere, for no particular reason. It may occur after bending over to put on your shoes or to pick up something very light, like a piece of lettuce. After bending over, it may be near impossible ...

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Improving the ergonomics of your at-home workstation

pt Health — Sat, 18 Jun 2022 14:58:06 +0000

For some workplaces, hybrid and remote work are here to stay. Although an at-home workstation can feel alright for the short-term, it could potentially have long-term consequences on your musculoskeletal health if ergonomics is not considered. The lack of an appropriately setup ergonomic workstation may lead to experiencing low back pain or tightness in the neck and shoulders due to ...

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4 Tips To Help Ease Back Pain

pt Health — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 16:12:34 +0000

4 out of 5 Canadians will experience back pain at some point in their lives. Back pain can vary from a minor annoyance to a debilitating condition. No matter the severity of your back pain, these tips will help you ease pain and get moving again. 1. Yoga Taking up yoga can be a great way to help ease ...

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Do you have low back pain? Try physiotherapy!

pt Health — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 20:55:41 +0000

Did you know that over 80% of people will experience low back pain at some point in their lives? With a prevalence rate that high, it’s no wonder that one of the most common complaints from patients seeking physiotherapy is that their lower back hurts. Seeking out a clinician for your back pain is a great place to get started ...

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Relieve low back pain with these easy movements

pt Health — Sun, 07 Nov 2021 18:12:55 +0000

4 out of 5 Canadians will experience back pain at some point in their lives. Back pain can vary from a minor annoyance to a debilitating condition. Next time it strikes, try these safe easy to do movements that can help relieve discomfort and get you moving comfortably again. To open the infographic and make it larger, click here. Note: The information listed ...

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Back to school! Tips for carrying a backpack

pt Health — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:37:51 +0000

With the start of the school year, we’re often asked: “is carrying a heavy backpack bad for me?” While there are a lot of variables that go into answering that question, one thing we can say for sure is that carrying an excessively heavy bag, backpack causes a large number of students to experience back and neck pain early on ...

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Five conditions that can be treated with chiropractic care

pt Health — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 18:57:18 +0000

Natural and effective pain relief. This is what chiropractic treatment is all about, and yet some people need some convincing of its effectiveness. All that popping and cracking can be intimidating but rest assured manipulations are comfortable, and the result of high velocity, low amplitude mobilizations of spinal or other joints, or simply said gas. Approximately 4.5 million Canadians seek ...

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The connection between pregnancy and hip pain

pt Health — Wed, 26 May 2021 19:33:01 +0000

Pregnancy is a remarkable life event that brings all kinds of changes to the human body. Most of these changes are temporary as our bodies grow and shift to accommodate its tiny growing inhabitant. Unfortunately, these natural transitions can be accompanied by discomfort in the low back, pelvis, groin, and hip regions. Hip pain can be common at any stage ...

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The 7 Most Common Running Injuries

pt Health — Tue, 25 May 2021 19:34:30 +0000

Though the joy of running is unlike anything else, the repeated movements involved can be hard on the body. We’ve all heard the stories or maybe even experienced some of them firsthand—the full-blown injuries that keep a runner’s shoes in the closet for weeks or months. Whether you’re running for pleasure or training for a race, you’re bound to have ...

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How do I relieve low back pain?

Kirsten Roesink — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 20:57:15 +0000

4 out of 5 Canadians will experience back pain at some point in their lives. Back pain can vary from a minor annoyance to a debilitating condition. When experiencing back pain, it’s common to feel tense and fear movement. It’s important to remember that gentle movement, along with relaxation techniques and breathing control, can help ease low back pain.

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3 FAQs about Orthotics

pt Health — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 15:59:24 +0000

This article was written by Chelsea Komar, a McMaster University PT student working on placement with Paulette Gardiner Millar. In What are orthotics & who can they help? we talked about how orthotics are an effective preventative measure for correcting foot problems and how they can provide support and correct abnormalities that occur in the body due to poor foot ...

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