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Prevent Foot and Ankle Pain with These Simple Stretches
Kick foot and ankle pain to the curb with these easy at-home stretches!
If you’re an athlete or physically active person, you’ve probably thought about the stress exercise puts on your feet. Foot and ankle conditions can happen to anyone but most commonly affect runners, basketball players, gymnasts, and soccer players. Each of these sports involves repetitive movements like quick pivots and turns that put the feet and ankles at risk of injury.
Read full blogHow Physiotherapy Can Help with Back Pain
We’ll identify the source of the pain and find a solution that works!
Sometimes, helping a friend move can have lasting repercussions. John, a 48-year-old science teacher and avid hiker, agreed to help his neighbor load up a moving van when the hired movers failed to show. While attempting to lift an antique wardrobe, John felt a sudden, sharp pain in his lower back.
While the injury did get John out of helping on moving day, the pain persisted for weeks, severely limiting John’s mobility.
Read full blogThe Benefits of Acupuncture
Reduce pain and promote healing with this powerful physiotherapy technique.
If you’re not familiar with acupuncture, it may be confusing to understand how the treatment can help you heal. Doesn’t it involve needles? Will it hurt?
While the thought of small needles going into your skin may sound a bit intimidating, many people find acupuncture to be surprisingly relaxing. If you’ve experienced pain, stiffness, or muscle tightness, you may benefit from acupuncture.
Read full blogUnderstanding the Causes of Pain on Top of Your Foot
Learn the conditions and injuries that cause foot pain and how physiotherapy treatment can help
It may feel strange and uncommon to experience pain on the top of your foot. If the pain isn’t severe, you might try to ignore it with the hope that it’ll pass. However, any kind of pain should be acknowledged and treated by a licensed physiotherapist to prevent symptoms from becoming worse over time.
Read full blogExercise for Back Pain Relief: How It Works and Its BenefitsBack PainExercise for Back Pain Relief: How It Works and Its Benefits
Did you know that exercise can actually help relieve your back pain?
When dealing with any kind of pain, it may seem natural to rest on your couch, hoping your symptoms will subside. However, inactivity is one of the most harmful contributing factors to back pain that can worsen discomfort and even cause your symptoms to become chronic over time.
Our physiotherapists at Equilibrium in British Columbia can address your back pain with a treatment plan that is tailored to your unique needs.
Read full blogWhat You Need to Know About Plantar Fasciitis
Don’t let this common condition keep you off your feet!
Have you noticed a sharp, stabbing pain in the heel of your foot, especially after a period of activity? It’s likely plantar fasciitis, one of the most common causes of heel pain, particularly among active adults. While plantar fasciitis is painful, the physiotherapists at Equilibrium can help find a treatment solution that works for you.
If you’re experiencing plantar fasciitis, you’re in good company: Researchers estimate it affects around 10% of the general population, with most of those patients being active adults.
Read full blogWhat is Manual Therapy, and How Can it Help?
Manual therapy techniques are skilled hand movements and joints and soft tissue passive movements. In other words, this method employs the practitioner’s hands rather than machines. This standard method may be used with other treatments, such as strengthening exercises or active stretching.
Our physiotherapists at Equilibrium use manual therapy, either alone or with other techniques, to help our patients restore their functions, reduce pain, and promote overall well-being. Whether you’ve had a recent injury, are suffering from symptoms of an underlying condition, or are unsure about the source of your pain, our physiotherapists could help you recover safely and comfortably so you can return to the activities you enjoy!
Read full blogIs Acupuncture Safe? What You Need to Know
Learn the benefits and risks of acupuncture treatment & what to expect from sessions.
If you’ve never had acupuncture, you’re probably wondering – is it safe? Many people want to experience the benefits of acupuncture but fear the idea of it. However, acupuncture is a low-risk procedure that can effectively treat conditions like arthritis, migraines, and sports injuries. It can even improve your mood!
Our acupuncturists at Equilibrium are highly trained specialists who can teach you more about treatment and determine if acupuncture is right for you.
Read full blogHow Acupuncture Can Help Relieve Headaches
Relieve headache pain naturally with acupuncture.
If you are one of the millions who suffer from headaches or migraines, you probably know that medicine and rest may not do the trick. This is why many people have turned to holistic healing approaches such as acupuncture to help relieve their pain.
If you’ve been struggling with headache pain and are searching for relief, Equilibrium is here to help! Our highly skilled practitioners can address your headache pain with acupuncture treatments and other healing solutions.
Read full blogHow to Prevent Back Pain: Tips and Strategies
Put back pain to a halt with these simple tips & strategies!
Why wait for back pain to start when you could prevent it from happening? Back pain can significantly interrupt your daily life, whether it’s chronic or acute. However, taking preventative measures to avoid back pain can help you avoid injuries and long-term discomfort.
The best way to improve symptoms and prevent back pain from happening is through physiotherapy. Our practitioners at Equilibrium can teach you tips and strategies to avoid pain and manage your discomfort both at home and in the clinic.
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