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Arthritis Can Be Exhausting – Physiotherapy Can Help
Are you or a loved one living with arthritis? Are painful and achy joints holding you back from participating in the activities you love? If so, you certainly aren’t alone. Today, 6 million Canadians have arthritis– that’s 1 in 5 people!
While arthritis may pose some limitations to your daily life, there is hope for relief! A physiotherapist can help improve your symptoms of arthritis through:
- Targeted exercises
- Assistive devices
- Ergonomic modifications
- Nutritional/other lifestyle modifications
- Pain-relief modalities (such as manual therapy, ice/heat therapy, electrical stimulation, ultrasound therapy, and more)
If you or a loved one has been living with arthritis, don’t wait to find relief.
Read full blogCommon Misconceptions About Stretching
Do you ever notice that no matter how much you stretch, you still feel tight? Knowing when to stretch can help you recover faster and avoid delaying your healing. Our physiotherapists at Stride Sports & Physiotherapy will teach you how, when, and why to stretch so you get the results you want in the shortest amount of time!
Stretching is one of the most widely used strategies in physiotherapy and athletics, but this has unfortunately led to confusion about how and why it should be used effectively.
Read full blogRelieve Neck Pain with Dry Needling Therapy
Do you struggle with neck pain? Have you tried simple stretches or ergonomic adjustments, all to no avail? It may be that the source of your neck pain isn’t actually in your neck at all! If you’re looking for neck pain relief, dry needling could be the right solution for you.
Neck pain is one of the more common impairments in Canada. One study suggests that between 15% and 55% of Canadians will experience neck pain at some point.
Read full blogRelieving Neck and Back Pain After Accidents: MVA Physiotherapy Solutions
Your Roadmap to Recovery: Navigating Pain Relief Post-Accident
Have you recently been involved in a motor vehicle accident and now find yourself suffering from neck and back pain after the accident? You’re not alone – many people experience similar challenges. Thankfully, our Stride Sports & Physiotherapy physiotherapists offer effective solutions to help manage and alleviate this discomfort, paving the way towards your recovery.
Imagine Sarah, a 35-year-old Yoga enthusiast who recently experienced a car accident.
Read full blogUnlocking the Mystery: Common Causes of Neck Pain and How Physiotherapy Can Provide Relief
Got a pain in the neck? You’re not alone. Neck pain is one of the more common musculoskeletal complaints worldwide–right up there with lower back pain. And as with most musculoskeletal pain, the best way to address it is to attack neck pain at its source. By identifying the causes of neck pain, physiotherapy at Stride Sports & Physiotherapy can help you find relief!
Consider Angela’s story. When she was in her mid-50s, she began experiencing persistent neck pain.
Read full blogUnlocking the Power of Touch: Exploring Different Types of Manual Therapy Techniques
The idea that touch can be healing may sound a bit fanciful to some, but science actually backs it up. Several studies show that touch can have a beneficial effect in medical settings, providing comfort and reassurance to anxious patients. Physiotherapists have understood this concept for a long time, and over the years, several types of manual therapy techniques–that is, touch-based techniques–have become synonymous with the field.
In fact, manual therapy is one of the foundations of physiotherapy, right alongside therapeutic exercise.
Read full blogReclaiming Your Life: Effective Exercises for Post-Accident Recovery
Take Control of Your Recovery Journey with the Right Exercise Plan
Experiencing an accident can disrupt your life significantly. But with the right plan, you can steer your recovery in a positive direction. At Stride Sports & Physiotherapy, we choose exercises for post-accident recovery that are specifically designed to help your unique needs. Read on to understand how these exercises can be instrumental in helping you reclaim your life after an accident.
Read full blogUnraveling the Mystery: Common Causes of Lower Back Pain and How Physiotherapy Can Help
Common causes of lower back pain can vary, but we can help get to the root of yours!
Do you constantly reach for a heating pad to help soothe your lower back pain? Do you struggle to stand up straight or find that you’re spending too much money on over-the-counter pain medication? If so, you’re not alone: lower back pain is one of the most common conditions in the world. And understanding the causes of lower back pain is the first step in finding a solution that works for you.
Read full blogSpecialized Whiplash Treatment for Effective Recovery
No one ever plans for a car accident. With the sudden impact, the jarring movement, and the aftermath, you’re left dealing with the distressing pain of whiplash. The good news is you’re not alone. With our specialized whiplash treatment for effective recovery, you can chart a clear course to recovery, restoring your mobility and saying goodbye to persistent pain.
Take James, a passionate runner who was side-lined by a whiplash injury from a car accident.
Read full blogStraighten Up: Posture Correction for Alleviating Neck Pain
Imagine yourself hunched over your computer, fingers flying across the keyboard, your mind focused on the task at hand. Without realizing it, your shoulders begin to round, your head and neck push forward, and your lower back forms a shape that’s far from straight. Did you know this all too familiar scene could be the very thing fuelling your neck pain? The good news is that posture correction for neck pain can offer relief and improve your quality of life!
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