Articles from our Therapists: Health & Wellness, Your Way
Vertebral Joint Dysfunction: What Is It and What Can I Do About It?
Vertebral joint dysfunction is also sometimes called facet joint syndrome or even spinal joint dysfunction. It is an arthritis-like condition of the back and/or neck related to degenerative changes often associated with age. Chronic back and/or neck pain is very...
Common Types of Physiotherapy in Abbotsford
There are numerous physiotherapy treatment options and providers in Abbotsford, and it can be challenging to determine which one is right for you. To help first-time patients and those new to the city, this article will explore some of the most common types of...
If Your Back Is Hurting, When Is It Time to Call the Chiropractor?
Your back is hurting, and you are wondering when you should call the chiropractor. The answer to that question is right now. Chiropractors can help relieve back pain, and this has been supported by years of hard science and double-blind research. Back pain can be...
Relief Without Surgery: The Benefits of Physiotherapy for Back Pain
Physiotherapy for back pain can bring enormous relief to many sufferers. Rather than using surgery, it uses a range of techniques and technologies to treat pain at its source. Has your back pain got so bad, or gone on so long, that you're considering surgery?...
The Complete Guide to Choosing a Physiotherapist: Everything to Know
Choosing a physiotherapist can be challenging. You want physios who are highly trained and educated in the field they work in. It is also important that you have therapists who can provide you with education for injury prevention and lifestyle changes. Over half of...
Relief for Sore Backs: How Physiotherapy Abbotsford Can Help
Back pain can be a real drag. In fact, almost a third of Canadians say that back pain is limiting their lives. If you've got persistent back pain, it's time to get to the root of the problem. Physiotherapy is an excellent treatment option for people suffering from...
Preventing Shoulder Injuries in Swimmers
Before we being Id like to introduce myself, my name is Corinne Allmark, I swam competitively from the age of 7 until roughly 20, competing for Club, Squad and English County Lancashire, as well as competing at the National age groups in different events of...
Is IMS Treatment Effective for Chronic Pain?
IMS, or Intramuscular Stimulation, is a specialized physiotherapy treatment that can ease chronic pain. IMS treatment safely alleviates chronic pain in different muscle groups through the use of dry needling. The results of IMS can and reduce pain and improve muscle...
What is Visceral Manipulation Massage?
By definition, a visceral manipulation massage is a slow and gentle process of massaging the viscera, or internal organs, to promote better function, reduce pain, and increase mobility. Sometimes internal organs, such as the kidneys and the stomach, will hold onto...
Do we really have to talk about mental health?
The first time I stepped through the doors of a counselling office, I remember looking both ways to make sure nobody I knew was watching. I was embarrassed about feeling so broken—and ashamed that Icouldn’t seem to fix my situation on my own. I didn’t want to admit...