Did you know that poor posture can not only cause neck, shoulder and back pain but it can also lead to issues with balance, digestion, breathing and your pelvic floor? Having good posture is an important part of staying healthy. The key to good posture is maintaining the position of your spine. The spine has …
With the lazy days of summer a thing of the past, many of us are thinking about how to get ourselves motivated to get back to taking care of our bodies. For some, a regular exercise or physiotherapy routine was put on hold for trips to the cottage and lazy days in the sun! Now …
So, you’ve injured yourself and you’re doing all the right things…you’re going to A Body In Motion Rehabilitation for physiotherapy, you’re staying diligent with your home exercise program and you’re trying to sleep well to help your body heal. Sounds like you are doing great! Have you thought about the fuel you are putting into …
Hello friends! I am sure that you have all heard the news! Mask mandates have changed, and healthcare facilities are no longer mandated to enforce mandatory mask wearing. I would be lying if I did not say that this brings a slew of different emotions with it. After all, for the last two years, we …
Car accidents, no matter how minor, always cause a lot of stress. We often have patients attend A Body In Motion Rehabilitation after being in a car accident. Once the initial shock wears off you are left with several questions about what to do now. If you’ve had a car accident, be sure to call …
Now that spring is here walking can be a great fitness activity but is there a benefit to walking outdoors instead of on your treadmill? Read on for the differences between walking outdoors and walking on your treadmill. Walking outside can often burn more calories as you have some elements such as wind and varying …
In 2017, the International Pelvic Pain Society designated May as Pelvic Pain Awareness Month in an effort to bring long overdue attention to persistent or chronic pelvic pain (CPP). I use the word “persistent” because “chronic” makes me feel helpless as a pelvic physio and I choose to believe that I can help…in some way! …
Nagging low back pain? For years, right? Someone suggested massage? You tried that. Someone suggested physio? You tried that. Chiro? Done. All very valuable tools to treat low back pain with great success. But…what if your low back pain isn’t just the result of a low back dysfunction. What if there are other muscles, tendons, …
When your muscles have had a good workout and you’re feeling that overworked sensation should you reach for a hot pack or a bag of frozen peas? Like most things, what works for some may not work for others. There are a few things you need to tune into before deciding if heat or ice …
Have you ever had aching in your hips after sitting at your computer for an extended amount of time? This can happen because the hip joint bends and supports most of your body weight when you’re sitting. The pain you’re experiencing can be a sharp, stabbing pain or more of a dull ache. Where you’re …