Health Blog Category: Health
Improve 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 Physiomed Vancouve today to find out how our physiotherapists can help you before and after surgery.
Read full blogCould Your Back Pain be Caused by a Herniated Disc?
Did you know that back pain is the highest reported area of pain across the United States? Chronic back pain is one of the most common reasons that people seek physical therapy treatment. 60-80% of people will experience back pain of some sort in their lives, and it is likely that it may be caused by a herniated disc.
A herniated disc can develop anywhere along one’s spine but it most commonly occurs in the lower back.
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Relieve Your Pain with the Help of Physiotherapy!
Back and neck pain are very common problems that many people deal with throughout the course of their lives.
Unfortunately, it’s not always a straightforward job to locate the exact cause of pain you experience in your neck or back. Pain can also spread to your arms, legs, and head.
Fortunately, physiotherapy may be able to help. People often end up paying for costly surgeries to find relief, or falling back on addictive medications that can cause adverse health effects later in life.
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Better Your Health with These 5 Tips!
If you have recently been dealing with pain and are searching for lasting relief, our physiotherapists are here for you. With a personalized physiotherapy plan, you can discover highly efficient ways to treat your pain and improve your overall energy levels.
Our physiotherapists have the experience to help you actually live a pain-free life. Please contact our office today to learn more and arrange your first appointment with us!
Read full blogLiving With Sciatica Pain? Give Physiotherapy Treatment A Try
You Don’t Have to Live in Pain Any Longer
Our bodies are made up of a complex network of muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. Your sciatic nerve is the biggest nerve you have in your body. It stretches from the lumbar spine through the buttocks region, and if there is unnecessary pressure applied to it, it can cause you a world of problems. Sciatica, also known as “lumbar radiculopathy,” is a very painful condition arising from the inflammation of the sciatic nerve.
Read full blogHave You Sustained a Sprain or Strain to Your Ankle? Get Back on Your Feet with Physiotherapy
Ready to Move with Ease Once Again?
If you’re having ankle pain that isn’t going away, there’s a significant chance that you’ve suffered from a strain or a sprain! People sometimes use these two terms interchangeably, but there is actually a big distinction between them. A strain is the tear or overstretching of a muscle or tendon. These tendons connect the bones to the muscles. Your lower back and hamstrings are the most popular area of strains.
Read full blogEnhance Your Balance by Strengthening Your Core
Core strength training is an important part of physical therapy. The muscles in your core help in anchoring your center of gravity, which gives you the ability to balance yourself. Whether you’re sitting, standing, or running, your core muscles play an integral role in keeping you balanced.
A weak core can cause you to feel unsteady and imbalanced. Fortunately, physical therapy can help strengthen your core and, as a result, improve your balance.
Read full blogGet Natural Shoulder Pain Relief with the Help of Physioherapy
Did you know that your shoulders are your most flexible and movable joints? They are extremely complex, comprised of multiple muscles, tendons, and bones. They are what provide you with the mobility you need to perform many of your tasks throughout the day. Your shoulders are capable of a lot – but they are also highly susceptible to injuries.
If you have been living with shoulder pain, you can find natural relief with our physiotherapy services.
Read full blogLiving With Aches and Pains? Try Changing Your Diet
Did You Know You Could Find Pain Relief with a Simple Diet Change
A physiotherapist can help you identify ways to improve your nutrition to help reduce your aches and pains.
If you are what you eat, what are you based on your last meal? If your answer was full of saturated fat and processed sugars, it may be time to listen to what your body is telling you.
Read full blogGet Moving with Ease Once Again! These 5 Tips Can Help You Live an Active Life
Ready to Get Moving? We Can Help!
Getting active can be intimidating. With thousands of exercise programs out there, it’s hard to figure out which one is right for you.
According to PT in Motion News, 80 percent of Americans aren’t meeting physical activity guidelines set forth by the US Department of Health and Human Services. Finding the time or the motivation to exercise is difficult for many people.
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