Dangers of Untreated Motor Vehicle Injuries
If you were able to walk away from a car accident with minimal scrapes and cuts, it is easy to think that you were not hurt. However, most car accident injuries are not easily spotted. The reason behind this is because the rush of adrenaline that comes with getting into a car accident can mask […]
Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries Chiropractors Treat
Everyone can admit car accidents are dangerous, but motorcycle accidents take the danger up to another level. Motorcycle riders are more exposed to the outdoor elements, and because of that exposure, motorcycle accidents are different from car accidents. Motorcycles lack the protective attributes that come with the motor vehicle, which only increases the risk of […]
Nerve Damage from a Car Accident: MVA Rehabilation 101
If you find yourself in an automobile accident, chances are that you will find that the extent of your injuries have not yet revealed itself to you. In a lot of auto accident cases, it could take hours, and sometimes days before you notice that you have the symptoms of an injury. What you might […]
What is Whiplash?
Whiplash occurs when your neck very quickly and suddenly goes from backward to forward, causing a sudden stretching to your muscles and tendons in your neck, which can cause damage. Concerning auto accidents, the most common time whiplash occurs is during a rear end collision, because when your car gets hit from behind, your neck […]
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: What Is It and How Physiotherapy Can Help? Are you experiencing knee pain with going up and down stars, squatting or with prolonged sitting? You may have developed Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PPS). What is Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PPS)? PPS occurs as a result of abnormal patellar (knee cap) alignment and tracking, […]
Common Conditions We Treat: Plantar Fasciitis
In recent years there has been a shift in office culture and design, with many companies around the world shifting away from the standard cubicle style desk spaces to open concept work areas with standing work stations. With Canadians working more hours and the increasing demands placed on us outside of work by childcare and […]
What Are the Differences Between Chiropractic Care and Physiotherapy?
Whether you’re recently sustained injuries or you’ve had a build up of injury to an area of your body such as your back, neck and shoulders – manual therapists are there to help alleviate the pain. Here are some things to know about the different processes that can lead to similar results: Chiropractors use assessment […]
How Physiotherapy Can Help You
People seek out physiotherapy for many reasons, including: Recovery from an accident or injury Treatment for an illness Assistance with muscle imbalance or loss of flexibility. Physiotherapy is a highly effective treatment option, as it involves the patient in the process and does not rely on prescription fixes for pain or other issues. In recent decades, people […]