Sciatica is a condition characterized by pain, numbness or tingling which travels along the path of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the thickest nerve in the body and runs from the low back through the hips, buttocks, and branches into each leg to the bottom of the feet. It provides both motor and […]
Are you suffering from knee pain due to arthritis, a recent injury, or lack of exercise? Below are exercises that may help reduce knee pain 1) Quads sets Did you know that the muscles in front of your thighs are called Quadriceps or Quads for short? These muscles cross both your hip and knee joints. […]
Physiotherapy aims to treat the root cause of your pain so that long-term benefits are achieved. Physiotherapists use techniques such as joint mobilizations, soft tissue massage, exercise, taping, acupuncture, and modalities to name a few. Here are reasons why you should choose physiotherapy for pain management: 1. Rely less on pain medication and avoid surgery. […]
During our day-to-day activities, a harmonious combination of structures within our body work together to allow us to move. Activities such as sleeping, getting out of bed, brushing our teeth, getting dressed, travelling, work or participating in an activity we enjoy require sustained sitting, standing, walking, lifting, and bending to name a few. For most […]
Physiocure Physiotherapy and Rehab Ctr presents Snow Shoveling Tips The weather is predicting 10cm or more of snow for tomorrow morning and you are ready to wake up early to shovel your driveway before heading out for the day. To avoid lifting too much at once, it is important to consider breaking up your shoveling […]