It’s hard enough to exercise during the year but add holidays into the mix and many of us find exercise becomes a low priority. It is easy to skip exercising during the holiday season – with busy schedules, needing to fit in shopping, family obligations and holiday parties.
As Manitoba braces for another bout of winter weather, Harbourview Therapy is offering tips on how to properly shovel snow to minimize the risk of injury.
Most of us take our shoulders for granted. After all, who sits and thinks about their shoulders? Probably no one… that is until it’s injured and requires surgery. We use our shoulders for just about every type of motion on a daily basis. Whether it’s a task as simple as brushing our teeth, washing our hair, or reaching for a fork at dinner, or something more strenuous like swinging a golf club, throwing a frisbee, or shooting a basketball, our shoulders are integral to everyday living.
When the holiday season is upon us we know that it can be a stressful time of year with all the tasks and preparation at hand. It is also a great time getting together with family and friends to attend Christmas and New Year’s parties. We all want to enjoy this time as much as possible without getting injured or developing pain in the process.
Come prepared; What to bring to the appointment:
•Bring your health care card/number
•A pair of shorts and/or tank top for easy access to the affected area
•A list of medication you are currently taking if any
Back and neck pain are very common problems that many people deal with throughout the course of their lives.
Unfortunately, it’s not always a straightforward job to locate the exact cause of pain you experience in your neck or back. Pain can also spread to your arms, legs, and head.
Hip pain at night can wake you up during the night or make it nearly impossible to fall asleep in the first place.
The pain can come from the position you sleep in, or it could be caused by something else. For example, you don’t move much during sleep, so your joints swell, which can lead to stiffness and pain.
Has a fear of falling made you turn down a golfing trip or that walk your friends invited you on? Maybe you try not to leave the house unless absolutely necessary because you just don’t trust your balance enough.
There are pumpkin patches to visit, apples to pick, and leaves to crunch. The beauty of nature is unmatched and sleeping with your window open feels like such a treat.
Here are a few things you can do in the fall to stay active and healthy!
There are pumpkin patches to visit, apples to pick, and leaves to crunch. The beauty of nature is unmatched and sleeping with your window open feels like such a treat.
Here are a few things you can do in the fall to stay active and healthy!
There are many options out there these days for someone looking to book a physiotherapist in Winnipeg. So how do you choose the right clinic for you? Let’s see if we can help you here.
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Our body has a way of communicating to us – whether it be a grumbling stomach when we are hungry or a yawn when we are tired – allowing us to recognize what we need when we need it. However, when we experience feelings associated with stress, these indications might be a bit harder to distinguish and even harder to figure out how to treat.
Many people begin their exercise routines with intentions of getting stronger, losing weight and improving health, but wind up disappointed when they lose willpower and commitment. Physiotherapy can help you develop a routine you can stick to!
Hobbled by Chronic Headaches? Physiotherapy May Hold Your Answers.
The minute you feel that familiar pain and pressure coming on, you know you’re in for a bad time. Headaches are regrettable commonplace in today’s world, with 80 to 90 percent of Canadians enduring a tension headache at some point or other. But while some headaches are caused by biochemical imbalances, hypertension, tumors or other causes, many of them are the direct result of musculoskeletal problems.
Fortunately, physiotherapy is tailor-made to address and correct musculoskeletal problems, including the issues behind chronic headache pain. Let’s examine how our physiotherapist can help you get rid of those nagging headaches the natural way.
People have long believed that there is a link between the weather and our well-being. These days, the prevailing theories as to why so many people seem to get sick in the winter months are that the cold weather makes our immune systems less effective, and that people tend to spend more time together indoors with the windows shut, making it more likely that they will spread infections between one another.
But what about physical pain? Is there any truth to the age-old adage that some people can physically feel when bad weather is approaching? As it turns out, there just might be.
It has been quite a year, hasn’t it? You may be one of the millions of Americans who have found themselves working from home. Before the pandemic hit, 20% of our workforce worked from their homes, but that number has increased to 71% at it's peak. Clearly, many people enjoy not having to commute or smell fish from their coworkers’ microwaved leftovers, because 54% of those people would like to continue to work from home even when the pandemic is over.
If you are one of those who are working from home, you may have noticed some stiffness or soreness in your neck, shoulders, or back after your hours on the laptop.
We know that finding the right physio can be hard, and it is challenging to get your questions answered. But don’t worry we got you! In this post we go over what physiotherapists do, how much it may cost and how much is covered extended health plans.
Massage therapy is an excellent way to improve your mental and physical well-being. Whether it’s for pain relief, stress alleviation, or injury rehabilitation, massages can have a wide range of health benefits. Sometimes, however, your massage experience may not be exactly how you wanted or imagined it to be. Maybe you had a difficult time relaxing, or perhaps the room was too hot, or the music was not to your liking; many internal and external factors can affect your massage session.
When you feel a tingling sensation in your fingers, you might immediately suspect carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common medical diagnosis that affects more than 300,000 thousand people in Canada each year. Look for these signs in order to determine if it's time to see a medical professional about a carpal tunnel syndrome diagnosis and treatment.
One of the many misunderstood areas of medical treatments is the differences between athletic therapy and physiotherapy. Some individuals may understand the general ideas of physiotherapy but may not be very familiar with athletic therapy, which leads to confusion between the two types of treatment. While both methods of treatment share similarities, there are some differences that separate them.
In terms of similarities, both methods of treatment focus on rehabilitating injuries. Both can perform hands-on modality treatments that can relieve pain, improve mobility as well as restore proper function of specific muscles and joints.
With summer well under way, outdoor sports are in full swing. From Little League tournaments to pick-up games of basketball, kids and adults alike are getting active outside.
With any sports activity, there is a risk for injury.
Do you have a child or youth in organized sports? Are you wondering whether there are things that could be done to build a strong foundation and minimize their chance of injury? Whether they’re in sports for fun, for their mental health, or they’re training to become the next Olympian or pro athlete, the answer is yes! And the earlier you start, the better!
Are you suffering from aches and pains in the morning? Unfortunately, millions of people experience sore muscles and stiff joints in the morning.
This year of social distancing affected all of us in different ways. So will returning to a lifestyle that’s much closer to normal. Whether you feel yourself re-entering the world with a burst of activity or a bit of hesitation, regular massage therapy services can serve as the self-care that helps you find balance, keep calm, and feel great during these changing times.
Many clients suffer from tension headaches or migraines. Often, it is difficult to differentiate between the two and the pain can be all-consuming.
As many as 1 in 4 Canadians experience shoulder pain. Pain ranges from a mild nuisance to severe disability. Shoulder pain has many origins. Rotator cuff disorders are the most common. Many others suffer from a frozen shoulder, labral tear, or instability.
Have you found that your productivity levels have started to dwindle the longer the COVID-19 pandemic continues? Has living through a pandemic caused your mood to feel down and stress levels to go up? If so, you are not alone. Lockdown burnout is a new term that has come out of this pandemic, and it describes the exhaustion many of us are experiencing.
Common gardening tasks, such as digging, planting, weeding, mulching and raking can cause stress and strain on muscles and joints, especially for seniors or those who are generally not very active. The shoulders, back, neck and knees are prime targets. Following these tips can help you minimize the risk of injury:
If you’ve been working from home for the past several months, the early weeks seemed to have its advantages. You did not have to commute, could complete assignments from home and more easily limit contact with others.
With the weather getting nicer and some provinces beginning to ease restrictions related to COVID-19, many Canadians have been looking forward to heading out to their favourite golf course and enjoying the game they love. But what if you’re experiencing pain or discomfort in your golf swing?
If you’re experiencing severe knee pain, stiffness, or instability, soft tissue injury could be the cause. Below, we’ll take a closer look at the symptoms that characterize this type of knee pain, and how to know when it’s important to seek physical therapy for a knee injury.
The shoulders bear a lot of weight and perform a wide variety of movements every day, so it’s no surprise that many people suffer from persistent shoulder pain — even those who don’t play sports. Shoulder injuries can worsen if left untreated, so it’s important to seek shoulder pain treatment early. Your physical therapist can provide exercises to relieve tension and pain in the shoulder complex. Below, we’ll look at the causes of pain in the shoulder joints, muscles, and tendons, how to know when to seek physical therapy, and simple exercises for shoulder pain that you can perform at home.
Low back pain is an inevitable part of our modern lives and affects almost a quarter of the Canadian population. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to relieve common lower back pain at home, from lower back stretches to muscle-building exercises. Explore these at-home back pain exercises and back stretches to find relief for your symptoms.
A concussion is an injury to the brain from an acceleration then deceleration force on the brain – so basically any force that causes a quick jar or shaking of your brain.
If you’ve been living with acute or chronic pain, physiotherapy can help. Whatever your injury or underlying condition may be, our licensed physiotherapists understand how pain can significantly impact your daily life.
Motivation, interest, and enthusiasm are important for successful exercise. Sure, exercise can be a miserable experience for some. You are sore, tired, breathing is challenging, you smell, and you are constantly hungry afterward. What is an easy way to make the experience worse? Do something that brings zero joy.
There are times in our lives where we may play golf every day of the week. Yet, there are other times where we may not pick up the sticks for months. These long breaks from golf sometimes prove to be good for our game. Many people realize that a few of their swing flaws seem to disappear when they take a break.
After a significant injury, it may be obvious that you need surgery or physical therapy, but many times the need for physical therapy is not so apparent. When your pain develops slowly over time, you may need to look for a physical therapy professional rather than dealing with the pain and hoping it goes away on it's own.
Experiencing pain in your wrist and hand is not uncommon for the average person. This kind of pain is caused by common problems like carpal tunnel syndrome. Harbourview Therapy covers at-home stretches and other tips to help with pain in your wrist and hand!
Severe knee pain is a condition that most people will experience in the course of their lives. The question is how do you begin to deal with knee pain? You can do simple stretches and exercises at home or stop into our Winnipeg physiotherapy clinic but the best thing is knowledge. Harbourview Therapy covers all things knees below.
If you’re suffering from an injury, receiving physical therapy in Winnipeg is an excellent way to recover and get back to your full range of motion. But is physical therapy expensive? While your physical therapy price may vary depending on insurance benefits, the team at Harbourview Therapy will work with you and your carrier to ensure you get the care you need.
