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“Sciatica” That Turned Out to be a Hip Issue
Sciatica is one of the most commonly self-diagnosed conditions we see in physiotherapy. Many people arrive convinced they have a pinched nerve in their back because they feel pain in their buttock, hip, or down the leg. But sometimes, what looks like sciatica isn't...
Ryan Returns to Running
Leading up to the long awaited day that I was allowed to start running, I was met with emotions of both genuine excitement, and some level of anxiety. In the 6 years that I have been running, this is by far the most significant injury that I have experienced and...
Pes Anserine Bursitis and a Tibial Plateau Stress Fracture: The Next Steps in My Journey
Once I went through the various stages of acceptance (and yes, many times I have thought "you teach both prevention and how to diagnose these types of injuries to other physiotherapists and to patients"), I grabbed a set of crutches from the clinic and began my two...
How to Set Up an Ergonomic Workstation (with Physio Tips)
In today's digital age, many of us spend long hours at desks—working, studying, or even gaming. But sitting for extended periods, especially at an improperly set-up workstation, can lead to a range of physical issues: neck stiffness, lower back pain, carpal tunnel...
Massage Therapy for Stress Relief: How Often You Need It
Summary Feeling stressed, tense, or mentally overwhelmed? You’re not alone. Chronic stress has become a regular part of modern life, and its impact on our physical and mental health is well-documented. At South Simcoe Physiotherapy in Alliston and Tottenham, we see...
How Does Acupuncture Work? Treatment for Pain Relief in Alliston or Tottenham
Summary If you’re living in the Simcoe County area—whether in Alliston, Tottenham or the surrounding community—and you’ve been dealing with persistent pain, you may be wondering: what exactly is acupuncture and how does it really work for pain relief? At South Simcoe...
Physiotherapy and Winter Sports: Staying Active and Injury-Free
As winter rolls in and the mountains transform into playgrounds of snow and ice, enthusiasts of skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, and other winter sports eagerly gear up for the season. While these sports are thrilling and a great way to stay active during colder...
Pes Anserine Bursitis and a Tibial Plateau Stress Fracture; Lessons Learned from Overtraining While Trail Running and Marathon Training
We left off talking about my incredible experience running in the Swiss Alps and being able to complete the Eiger Ultra which is part of the UTMB series of worldwide races. Unfortunately for me, my return home was not quite as smooth as what my experience in the Alps...
Physiotherapy for Cervicogenic Headache: Relief & Recovery
Table of Contents What Are Cervicogenic Headaches? Treatment for Cervicogenic Headaches With Physiotherapy When to Seek Physiotherapy for Cervicogenic Headache Summary: Learn how physiotherapy for cervicogenic headache eases pain, targets root causes, and supports...
What is lumbar radiculopathy?
In this edition of the South Simcoe Physiotherapy blog, we are going to explore another real patient's physiotherapy experience suffering from lumbar radiculopathy – right from the initial assessment and diagnosis to the patient returning to their goals, and...