With spring weather upon us many people are getting back to their love of outdoor running. With that comes some aches, pains and injuries that many runners experience each season. The following is a list of some of the most common running injuries: 1. Shin splints: Shin splints cause pain along your shin bone at

Most people think that only adults over 50 have to worry about bone health and osteoporosis but the truth is we need to think about our bone health starting at a very young age. For most of us, we will reach our peak bone mass by the time we are 30.⠀ As we age, we

Effective communication between you and your physiotherapist is an important component to your recovery. It is crucial that you feel like your physiotherapist hears your questions and concerns and provides you with helpful responses. ⠀ The 5 following tips will help you communicate effectively with your physiotherapist and ensure that you are on the correct

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

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

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

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!!

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

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

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

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