Category Archives: Back Pain
Postural Neck and Back Pain
Our bodies were never designed to sit for 40 hours a week, but in this day and age it is a requirement for most jobs. When we slouch it makes it very hard for our stabilizing muscles to work optimally.
The Back Pain Revolution!
A Revolution in the treatment of back pain: The revolution in the treatment of back pain shows that physiotherapy(physical therapy), spinal manipulations and yoga help as much as surgery or drugs, which also have the
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Lower Back Pain
Read the latest on lower back pain and ibuprofen Back pain is one of the most common medical complaints with over 80% of people suffering this at some point in their lives. It is the
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Whiplash and Car Accident Injury
Whiplash and Car Accident Injury Whiplash is a term to describe neck pain and injury after an accident. It’s actually a sprain of your neck’s soft tissues (ligaments, tendons, muscles, discs, and small joints) and can occur in
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7 Back Pain Myths! BUSTED!
Back Pain Myths Busted by Brentwood Physiotherapy Clinic Back pain is a common condition; an estimated 4 out of 5 Canadian adults experience back pain within their lifetime. The high prevalence of back pain also means
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Back Pack Pain
Students have been back to school for a few weeks now, some carrying heavy, poorly fitting backpacks with complaints of back and neck pain. This can be avoided by using Correct Back Pack
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The Top Ten Causes of Your Severe Back Pain
Back pain doesn’t necessarily mean there’s a serious problem. Most back pain results from injury or inflammation of the muscles, ligaments, discs, or small joints of the spine. Usually there isn’t just one cause but
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GARDENING TIPS FOR SPRING, PROTECTING YOUR BACK AND PREVENTING BACK INJURIES
The secret to a healthy garden is a healthy gardener protecting his/her back. Gardening is an active pursuit that can cause muscle strain to the lower back, shoulders, knees and arms, especially if you are
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Common Complaints of back pain now that school is back?
All students have been back to school for 10 days now, some carrying heavy, poorly fitting backpacks with complaints of back and neck pain. This can be avoided with : Backpack Safety Nearly all school-aged
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Low Back Pain
Four out of five Canadians experience at least one episode of low back pain (LBP) at some point in their life. Physiotherapy for patients with LBP is effective in reducing both acute and chronic pain
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