Health Blog
Choosing 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 blogUnderstanding Chronic Back Pain Symptoms and How to Manage Them
Tired of dealing with chronic pain? Here’s how to manage symptoms at home and with our treatment plans!
You’ve probably experienced back pain at some point in your life, whether from an injury, an awkward movement, or straining your back from lifting something heavy. However, while back pain is one of the most common issues that people face, it’s important to get treatment and know how to manage symptoms before they become worse!
Read full blog5 Ways You Can Start Living a More Active Life
Getting active can be daunting. With thousands of exercise programs available, it can be difficult to determine which one is best for you.
According to PT in Motion News, 80 percent of Americans are not meeting the US Department of Health and Human Services physical activity guidelines. Many people struggle to find the time or motivation to exercise.
It’s not always easy to stay active, especially if you already have limited mobility.
Read full blogDo You Have Aches and Pains? There’s a Chance it’s From Your Mattress.
Do you ever notice that you wake up in more pain than you did when you went to bed? If you’ve been experiencing low back pain that seems to be worse in the morning, your mattress could be to blame!
While back pain is a common enough ailment that most people believe they will have to live with it forever, there is hope! But what is the true source of your nighttime back pain?
Read full blogStretching for Back Pain Prevention: Tips and Techniques
Stretching can provide surprising benefits for back pain.
Are you struggling with stiffness, tension, or sharp pain that just won’t go away? If you’ve dealt with back pain, you understand how debilitating these symptoms are. Lower back pain is the most common diagnosis seen by physiotherapists, and while many cases will resolve within a couple of weeks, people who experience recurring or chronic back pain are often eager to find relief.
Read full blogThe Benefits of Physiotherapy for Neck Pain
Physiotherapy is an effective and natural way to resolve symptoms of neck pain. Here’s how!
If you’ve experienced neck pain, you probably understand the frustrations of constantly stretching your neck and trying different ways to find relief. Neck pain can interfere with your life and get in the way of normal activities, especially if your pain is chronic (lasting more than 12 weeks). Fortunately, neck pain can be managed with physiotherapy treatment.
Read full blogHow to Tell if Your Back Pain is Caused by a Herniated Disc
Do you have difficulty performing even simple daily activities due to severe back or neck pain? Do you have strange neurological symptoms in your arms or legs that you can’t explain? Has your spine not worked as well as it should have since a recent accident?
You could be suffering from a condition known as a herniated disc. But, before you get too worked up about the prospect of major neck or back surgery, know that many cases of herniated discs respond well to physiotherapy and other non-surgical treatments.
Read full blogKiss Sports-Related Pain Goodbye With Therapeutic Massage
If you’re an athlete, it comes as no surprise to you that it is important to maintain optimal health if you want to continue playing the game you love. Seeing a registered massage therapist is a huge factor in that, especially if you’ve received an injury and are in the recovery process. A good therapy routine after an injury involves targeted therapeutic massage.
According to the Mayo Clinic,“Massage is generally considered part of complementary and integrative medicine.
Read full blogImprove Your Surgical Outcomes With Physiotherapy – Before and After
Are you preparing to have surgery?
If this is the case, you should consider physiotherapy prior to surgery. Physiotherapy prior to surgery, as well as after surgery, aids in a quick recovery.
After the operation, physiotherapy can help promote a quick and complete recovery. If you are planning a surgical procedure, please contact us to learn more about how physiotherapy can help you with both preparation and recovery.
Contact Equilibrium today to find out how our Tillicum physiotherapists can help you before and after surgery.
Read full blogDo You Understand the Significance of Stretching After Exercise?
Do you frequently choose to skip stretching after exercise? It may be tempting to collapse on the couch after a good workout. Your workout, on the other hand, isn’t quite done. A proper cool down is required, which would include various types of stretching.
Some people believe that it is an unnecessary component of exercise. Stretching is, in fact, an essential component of exercise.
Can simple physical movements improve your overall health, wellness, and quality of life?
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