Health Blog
Reduce Back Pain with Core Strengthening Exercises
Lower back pain is one of the most common complaints we see here at Equilibrium. Sometimes, it stems from an injury or underlying condition, like arthritis. Other times, we can trace the pain to postural issues or muscular weakness. Whatever the cause, we almost always incorporate one treatment into our patients’ plans: core exercises for back pain.
The core refers to a group of muscles that wrap around your torso, including the muscles in your lower back, pelvic floor, stomach, and sides.
Read full blogCreating an Ergonomic Workspace to Prevent Back Pain
Is It Time To Try Ergonomics for Back Pain Prevention?
Does a long day at the computer leave you wincing when you try to relax in the evening? Have you ever finished a household chore only to realize your lower back is throbbing? If so, it may be time to explore how the principles of ergonomics for back pain prevention can help you find a better posture and adjust your home or office setup to relieve and prevent back pain.
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Natural and Effective Treatment with Physiotherapy for Back Pain Relief
Back pain is an incredibly common problem that can hold you back in life. Whether it’s a dull ache or a sharp, stabbing pain, it can make everyday tasks a challenge. Fortunately, the team at Equilibrium can help you find lasting relief through physiotherapy for back pain. At our practice, we take a personalized approach to treat your pain with comprehensive rehabilitation that can get you stronger and more mobile than you thought possible.
Read full blogAcupuncture for Chronic Pain: Everything You Need to Know
If you live with chronic pain, then you know how incredibly difficult it can be to find relief from your symptoms. Many people with chronic pain assume they will have to live with persistent discomfort. However, at Equilibrium, we want you to know about an often-overlooked option: acupuncture for chronic pain.
Acupuncture is a type of Chinese medicine that involves inserting long, thin needles into specific points throughout the body (known as meridian points).
Read full blogAnkle Sprain vs. Fracture: Understanding the Differences
Identifying an ankle sprain vs. a fracture and how our specialists can help
You’ve had an accident, and your ankle is swelling, bruising, and in pain. You probably know that you’ve suffered an injury; however, if you aren’t a medical professional, it can be difficult to understand your symptoms and what they mean.
Two of the most common lower extremity injuries are sprains and fractures. Anyone can be at risk for these injuries, whether you’re an athlete or a senior who has been diagnosed with osteoporosis.
Read full blogChoosing the Right Footwear for Hiking and Preventing Pain
Footwear is an essential part of your hiking experience.
Last time you hit the trails, what did you wear on your feet? Your feet play a key role in nearly everything you do, especially when it comes to activities like hiking. In fact, wearing the wrong shoes during physical activity can put you at risk of issues like stress fractures and sprained ankles.
Fortunately, finding the right hiking shoes doesn’t have to be difficult!
Read full blogShockwave Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis
Got a pain in your foot? This treatment technique can help!
Have you noticed foot pain during the first few steps after getting out of bed in the morning? How about after other long periods of inactivity? There’s a good chance you’ve developed plantar fasciitis, one of the most common causes of pain on the bottom of the heel. At Equilibrium, we can help resolve your plantar fasciitis, including through the use of shockwave therapy.
Read full blogWhat to Expect During a Shockwave Therapy Procedure
How to prepare, what happens during a session, and recovering afterward
At Equilibrium, our team utilizes several treatment methods. In addition to foundational physiotherapy techniques like therapeutic exercise and manual therapy, we offer various unique modalities to address pain and facilitate recovery. One such modality is shockwave therapy.
The term “shockwave therapy” might sound alarming, and its full name–extracorporeal shockwave therapy–even more so!
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A proven approach to addressing heel pain
Maria is an avid runner, taking time most mornings to jog around her neighborhood. But when she first took up running, she noticed pain in her heel after a few days of going on her morning run. She ignored it, hoping it would go away on its own.
Instead, Maria woke the following day to intense heel pain and stiffness in her heel joint.
Read full blogAcupuncture and Physiotherapy: A Powerful Duo
When used together, these two approaches can provide big benefits
Do you struggle with persistent back, neck, or knee pain? Do you frequently get headaches or migraines? Living with pain can be immensely challenging, especially when it feels like your pain relief treatments aren’t working. Fortunately, you have options, some of which may surprise you!
Physiotherapy is well-documented as an effective means of addressing pain. Through manual therapy techniques, therapeutic exercise, and patient education, physiotherapists seek to address pain at its cause, striving for lasting relief.
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