As the weather is getting nicer most of us would be considering getting our hands dirty in our gardens. Gardening can be a rewarding and enjoyable activity, but it can also take a toll on your body. One common issue that gardeners often experience is heel pain, also known as “gardener’s heel”. This condition can …
Rest is often overlooked when it comes to maintaining a healthy body, but it is a crucial component of overall wellness. In a world where there is a lot of focus on doing more, the importance of doing less and resting is often overlooked. For individuals seeking to improve their physical health, rest can be …
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 …
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 …
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 …
I chose to name this article as “Sitting – The Silent Injury”, because sitting is often associated with comfort and injury with pain and lack of function. But sitting/inactivity can be injurious too. Several health agencies advocate against sitting or inactivity in general. A less active lifestyle is associated with increasing our risk for several …