One of the most common questions we get from our patients is, “Do I need to take anti-inflammatory medications? Are they helpful or harmful?” It’s no secret that anti-inflammatory medications can be a lifesaver when you’re in pain. On several occasions use of anti-inflammatory medications is indicated and important to enable normal function. But the …
At Physio Care Owen Sound, we use therapeutic ultrasound in conjunction with active exercises and manual therapy in the management of chronic pain and sports injuries. But what is therapeutic ultrasound and how does it work? This article will discuss Therapeutic Ultrasound. Therapeutic ultrasound is a treatment commonly used in physical therapy to provide deep …
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What is shockwave therapy? Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is an effective and non-surgical technology utilizing high-energy, short-wavelength acoustic waves called shockwaves to reduce pain and promote healing. Shockwave therapy uses high-energy sound waves to stimulate healing in damaged tissues. Healing effects include Bone and tendon regeneration, Increased blood vessel growth and A chemically induced …
One of the common nemesis for people with desk job related work is carpal tunnel syndrome. The most common signs being tingles and numbness in the hand, and in some cases even weakness of the muscles in the hand to the extent that people would find it difficult to hold a glass of water. Often …
“It is well established that osseoligamentous spine (bone and ligaments) is inherently unstable; that is, with out muscular support the spine – thoracic spine until sacrum (tail-bone), will buckle under the compression load of only 20N. Whereas the lumbar spine alone can support 90N of compression load.” – Lee, D. The Pelvic Girdle – An …
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Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Pain is one of the most common reasons for a persons visit to the outpatient clinic. In one end of the spectrum is the active approach where the emphasis is on staying active and doing things with a certain bias of pushing through the pain. The …
“Spending much time Sitting – This is for you” Psoas is a major muscle in the human body, the attachment of this muscle is from the lumbar spine (low back) to the long bone of the thigh (femur). The primary function of Psoas is to bend the hip forward (hip flexion) and when this muscle …
How does the Myofascial approach help to resolve pain and improve mobility? Pain is one of the most common reasons for a patient’s visit to a doctor’s office. Research shows that 30% of patients with pain complaints seen in a doctor’s office had myofascial pain and 85% of patients presenting to a specialized pain clinic …