Rehabbing a Herniated Disc January 2023Your spine is made up of vertebrae (bones) and intervertebral discs (jelly-like donuts) that cushions each spinal level. Herniated discs or a “slipped” disc is a common term referring to...
Biceps, Brachialis, and Brachioradialis Tears – Physio’s first-hand experience January 2023The biceps muscle is located in the front of your upper arm. It is attached to the bones of the shoulder and elbow by tendons — strong cords of fibrous...
Patello-femoral pain! Part 1 January 2023You may not be familiar with the term, “patella-femoral pain” but you may be familiar with the more commonly referred to term “runner’s knee.” It’s often a conundrum, as many...
What is a Compound Exercise? January 2023Compound exercises are everyone’s friend. They let us target multiple muscle groups at once, making our exercise routines more efficient, interesting and can introduce new challenges to an old routine! ...
Pulled Back Muscles January 2023A pulled back muscle usually begins as a sudden, sharp pain when lifting or bending. Or it may appear gradually, getting progressively worse over several days. This injury, that occurs...
Hip Rehabilitation: What do I do if it’s broken? January 2023There are quite a few medical diagnoses that can put fear and anxiety in young and elderly patients, and a broken hip would definitely be one. Here’s what you should...