All About Nerves
‘Blame it on the nerves’. Whether it be scaling that 55ft climb or scoring that last goal during shootouts, you will always hear people blaming it on the nerves. But what if it actually were the nerves? Nerve damage is a scary word and not something anyone wants to...
Reducing Lower Back Pain – Some Useful Tips
What are the main kinds of injuries and problems that generally lead to lower back pain? The main kinds of injuries and problems that lead to nonspecific lower back pain include: Overuse or overload injuries caused by heavy, repetitive or improper lifting; bad...
Tips to Avoid Falls in Seniors
According to the Public Health Agency of Canada falls are the leading cause of injury related hospitalizations of seniors in Canada. Even though 20-30% of seniors fall each year, falls are also considered one of the leading preventable causes of death of Canadian...
Practical advice for work accident (CNESST) and car accident (SAAQ) victims
When afflicted with either a work or car accident, often times the victim suffers without seeking the appropriate help, thinking the pain will eventually go away. In doing so, the victim is not benefiting from services that can eliminate pain, restore function and...
Exploring the tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis
Lateral epicondylitis or tennis elbow was first described in 1883 by Major as a condition that was causes lateral elbow pain in tennis players, hence the name tennis elbow. However it has been extended throughout the years to be synonymous with all lateral elbow pain,...