It’s a well-known fact that sitting at the computer all day can be very unhealthy, especially if you’re sitting in the same position for hours at a time. That combined with hunching the shoulders and sitting in an uncomfortable chair can lead to chronic pain and injury. So what are you to do if your
You Only Get One Heart!!!
February marks Heart Health month so we thought we’d take this opportunity to share some important information about how to improve your heart health and how to make healthy living a priority!The Heart and Stroke foundation reports that 9/10 Canadians have at least one risk factor for heart disease and stroke but, the good news
It May Be All In How You Say It!!
There is a common language that is often used by people to describe back issues!! These often sound scary, and they may not necessarily provide the most accurate information!“My Back Went Out” What is occurring is a significant muscle strain, typically caused by lifting a heavy item or bending the wrong way. The muscle can
Thank you Everyone!!
What an incredible honor to once again be chosen as your top Physiotherapy Clinic, Massage Therapy Clinic and Acupuncture Provider!! We are so grateful for your continued faith and trust in A Body In Motion!!
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
When we think of the pelvic floor, our most immediate thoughts go the pelvic floor muscles and although they are a VERY important part of our pelvic health, there several other significantly important parts. We cannot overlook the importance of a sufficient and competent network to provide the blood supply to all parts of the
You are an athlete…you work out…it’s what you do! That may be at the competitive level or at the recreational level, but either way, you love what you do! You may be in the gym, or at the pool, or on the track, or on the road. You may be at the box, or
The Cold and Your Joints!
Now that the cold weather has arrived (for real) it’s common to hear people complain of joint pain flare ups. Does weather affect joint pain? Several research studies have been done to try to prove the connection between cold, damp weather and an increase in joint pain. One theory is that people with joint
Pelvic Physiotherapy and Cancer
The incidence rate of gynecological cancers continues to steadily increase and worldwide project data collection has found breast cancer, cervical cancer, ovarian cancer and uterine cancer are among the top 10 cancers in females worldwide. It is estimated that breast cancer is the most common and its prevalence globally is surpassing lung cancer. Gynecological
Thumb Pain Giving You Grief?
If you’ve ever heard of de Quervain’s tenosynovitis or been told that you have it, it sounds terrible!! But don’t panic, it’s not as serious as you think!! De Quervain’s tenosynovitis refers to inflammation of the tendons in the thumb. This condition is common and causes pain and tenderness along the thumb side of the
Got A Pain In The Butt?
Why is that pain in my butt?? There are many reasons why someone can experience pain in their tailbone (also known as coccydynia). The tailbone is made up of 3 to 5 fused vertebrae and lies at the base of your spine. There are several tendons, muscles and ligaments that connect to it. The tailbone
With Breast Cancer Awareness month coming to an end, we wanted to provide some information regarding physiotherapy and recovery from breast surgery. Many patients who are on a breast cancer journey are required to have some type of surgery as part of their treatment plan. As with other surgeries, breast surgery or radiation can come
How’s Your Posture??
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