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,...
What is plantar fasciitis?
While the term can sound scary, plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. Plantar fasciitis is an overuse injury that causes inflammation of the plantar fascia; the connective tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes and supports the arch of the...
To Kegel or Not to Kegel?
The pelvic floor muscles span from the pubic bone to the coccyx and from one sit bone to the other – they form a hammock that support the pelvic organs. Our pelvic floor must be able to contract and relax to assist with bladder, bowel and sexual function. They are...