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Neck Pain from Sitting at a desk all day? Read below for tips and strategies to help.
Neck pain is a common condition, particularly in office workers when compared to other occupations. It was found in a study by Chen et al., 2018 that approximately 42% to 63% of office workers suffer from neck pain. This is a fairly high number, and not only does...
What is acupuncture and how can it help relieve my pain?
What is the History Behind Acupuncture? Acupuncture has been practiced in China for more than 3000 years, where their use of natural healing therapy has gained traction around the world. If you have heard of acupuncture before, you have likely been told or read...
Massage Therapy- what types of massage are there and how can massage therapy help me?
Massage therapy – we’ve all either had one or know someone who has had one. Whether it is you are wanting a relaxing hour, have muscle tension, or pain, a massage has tonnes of benefits. If you are debating whether or not to get a massage or have had multiple and want...
KNEE ARTHRITIS; WHAT IS IT AND HOW CAN IT BE TREATED?
First things first – what is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA) is known as a degenerative or a “wear and tear” disease which affects the joints of our body. With OA, the smooth cartilage within a joint begins to break down becoming rough, as well as changes to the...
What every runner should know about 3 common running injuries
3 common running injuries and what every runner should know about them
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: What is it and what can I do to prevent it?
Do you use your hands a lot for work? Do you feel pain or numbness into your fingers or wrists? Have you heard of carpal tunnel syndrome before or has a co-worker or family friend mentioned they suffered from carpal tunnel syndrome? What exactly is this syndrome and...
Plantar Fascitis – that heel pain that just won’t go away!
Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain. Physiotherapy treatment can be an essential part of treating this common condition
TMJ dysfunction: What is it and how can my Alliston and Tottenham Physiotherapist Help?
What is temperomandibular joint dysfunction and how can physiotherapy help me?
Falls in Older Adults- Physiotherapy in Alliston and Tottenham
Believe it or not, falls in the older adult population is an important topic in our healthcare system. A fall is defined as an event which results in a person coming to rest inadvertently on the ground or another lower level. It is estimated that between 20-30% of...
Be careful with that shovel! Advice from your local Alliston Physiotherapist!
Look out for your back this winter! Winter is right around the corner, and with that brings snow. Most people enjoy watching the snowflakes fall during the winter season, but unfortunately don’t like what comes with it – shoveling. Whether we like it or not,...