


How to ‘Save Your Neck’, after all it holds your head up
We all tend to slump a bit at our desk, we look down into our lap to view the screen on our handheld device, and our chin pitches forward a little when we drive… Yikes! When your chin moves forward and your shoulders ‘round’ inward, a number of unpleasant things...
What is Fascial Stretch Therapy (FAQ’s)
What is fascia? Fascia is a system of connective tissue that connects and penetrates every soft tissue of your body. It encases muscles, suspends organs inside your body, and looks a lot like a giant gluey, ‘spider web bodysuit’. It is strong, fibrous, and is a...
No Fun Fungus!
Athlete’s foot, ring worm, foot fungus… medically referred to as tinea pedis, these terms are used to describe a fungal skin infection on the foot. This condition can be unsightly, itchy and even painful which is why rapid diagnosis and treatment is critical. This...
Scoliosis: Setting the record straight
What is scoliosis? Scoliosis is a common spinal deformity in which the spine develops with one or more curves. A person with scoliosis will have a C- or S-shaped curve in their spine. It can appear at any age, but it often presents from the age of 10 to 12 years, or...
Sciatica and what you need to know
What is sciatica? The sciatic nerve runs down the length of each leg. It starts from your low back and ends at the heels of your feet. This nerve serves an important function affecting the hamstrings, calf muscles, lower leg muscles and some foot muscles. Sciatica is...
Ergonomics
Given this technological age, we find ourselves spending more and more time in front of screens, whether it be desktops or laptops. Unfortunately, this has resulted in a variety of health issues that are a direct result of maintaining our bodies in a certain position...
Active Release Therapy
Active release therapy (ART) is a treatment provided by a registered healthcare professional under the scope of practice of physiotherapy or chiropractic care. Active release therapy is a hands-on technique that aims to breakdown scar tissue & adhesions within an...
Beyond dental flossing, nerve flossing
Nerve flossing or nerve gliding is a treatment that can be used to treat conditions involving nerve related pain including: SciaticaPiriformis syndromeCarpal tunnel syndromeThoracic outlet syndromeNumbness in the hands or feet The nerves in everyone’s bodies are...