What is Manual Therapy?
Since the dawn of time, humans have sought to heal the ailments that afflict them. Initially, it's a matter of reflex when we get injured. We only have to think about the friction we apply to the elbow that we bump against an obstacle, or the hand we place on our...
What is a Stress Fracture?
Generalities: A stress or fatigue fracture is a type of fracture that is incomplete in the bones and is caused by repeated or unusual stress. This type of fracture can be described as a fine crack in a bone. It is a common sports injury, particularly for people in...
How to treat neck pain
Generalities Pain in the cervical segment of the spine due to static or degenerative disorders. Like in the lumbar region, there are numerous structures that can suffer. In the cervical region, the incus is an additional element. Symptoms Acute cervical pain with...
Understanding How to Treat Low Back Pain
I have back pain, my back is “stuck”, what should I do? In this case my most important question would be: WHEN? We must differentiate between different stages of back pain. In the initial stage- usually lasting for a week or two following the injury/ “bad movement”...
Breaking the Pain Cycle
We often hear physiotherapists refer to the pain cycle, but what exactly do they mean? Understand the pain cycle After an injury, we are in pain and fearful of moving, afraid that this might make the pain or injury worse. Overtime, If we continue to avoid movements,...