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Feel your best for the holidays with these 5 stretches

pt Health — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 15:53:13 +0000

The year flies by and before you know it, it’s autumn heading into winter. As we rake leaves, put away outdoor furniture, and start our holiday shopping, we might be left with sore and overworked muscles. Before you find yourself rubbing your neck and shoulders, consider booking a massage therapy session to help alleviate the built-up tension so you can ...

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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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4 Tips to Ease Tension Headaches

pt Health — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 20:35:34 +0000

You’re working at your desk and slowly but surely, a dull ache in your forehead slowly takes over your ability to concentrate. If you’ve encountered that sensation before, you may be experiencing a tension headache, the most common kind of headache. For most of us, over-the-counter pain relievers have become our first line of defense against headaches, but did you ...

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Why Taking A Stretch Break At Work Is So Important

pt Health — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 13:48:46 +0000

Sitting All Day Can Be Detrimental to Your Physical Health Do you work at a desk all day? Have you noticed stiffness in your muscles from sitting for extended periods of time? Have your energy levels been dropping? Do you find yourself being less productive? These are all warning signs from your body – telling you that it’s time to ...

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5 Reasons to Try Dry Needling For Pain Relief

pt Health — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 19:13:14 +0000

Learn About Intramuscular Stimulation And How It Can Help With Pain Dry needling, also known as intramuscular stimulation (IMS) or myofascial trigger point dry needling uses the same thin, solid needles that are used in acupuncture. Skilled physiotherapists insert the needles into the skin and muscle to directly target tight knots of muscle called trigger points that cause and refer ...

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Myth or Fact: Is a Heavy Backpack Bad for You?

pt Health — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 15:16:04 +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, or rucksack can cause compression on your brachial plexus (the network of nerves running ...

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Rotator Cuff Injury: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatments

pt Health — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 15:29:37 +0000

What is a Rotator Cuff? As humans, we have a lot of movement in our shoulder that allows us to reach, climb and swim. Unfortunately, having this much movement means that the shoulder is more likely to be injured. That’s where the rotator cuff comes in! The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles around the shoulder that help ...

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Is This Serious? Why Do My Shoulders Click, Crack Or Pop?

pt Health — Wed, 03 May 2017 14:51:39 +0000

Symptoms, Causes & Treatments of Shoulder Cracking Shoulder concerns are one of the most common reasons patients seek physiotherapy, with 30% of people experiencing shoulder pain at some time in their life. Many people assume that clicking, popping or cracking sounds in their shoulders is caused by serious injury. Today we’ll address the possible causes and treatment options for shoulders ...

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The shocking truth about TENS units for pain relief

pt Health — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 14:06:26 +0000

If you’ve ever gotten a shock from an electrical outlet or wire, you might be shy about attaching something like that to your body. But did you know electrical currents can be an effective method of pain relief? What is TENS? Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) is an electronic device that sends stimulating pulses across the surface of the ...

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Seeking Care can Shorten Recovery Time for Frozen Shoulder

pt Health — Fri, 24 Jun 2016 18:03:20 +0000

Simple everyday tasks like reaching overhead, brushing your hair, or reaching into your back pocket can become impossible with frozen shoulder, but what is it? Frozen shoulder is the common name associated with a condition called adhesive capsulitis. With the condition, connective tissues surrounding the shoulder joint begin to thicken and become tight forming what are called adhesions. Causes ...

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