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...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...
Active Rehab for Traumatic Injuries and Car Accidents
Active Rehab is a personalized and customized exercise treatment plan for someone who has suffered significant injury. An Active Rehab plan is science-based and is designed and implemented by a kinesiologist. Kinesiologists start the plan with a detailed assessment of...
Top 5 Sports Most Often Requiring Physiotherapy
Athletes commonly need the help of a physiotherapist. And some sports are known for their frequent injuries. We list here 5 sports that often cause injuries for athletes
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...
Improving your health with Nutrition
There are so many varying ways in which you can approach and improve your health. From mindset to mastering the deadlift, your individual goals and situation will be different from your friends and family. One area that should be considered the foundation to optimal...
COMMON INJURIES SUCCESSFULLY TREATED & REHABILITATED WITH IMS PHYSIOTHERAPY
Ever since its discovery in the early 1970s, Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS), has risen in popularity and is recently being hailed as a spectacular form of rehabilitation. Slowly, patients are beginning to grow more curious about the benefits that IMS can provide when...
How Seniors Can Benefit from Physiotherapy
There is a popular misconception that physiotherapy is only applicable after an injury—and while that is the most common time to seek physiotherapy, it’s certainly not the only time to visit your physiotherapist. For the same reason that they are experts in...
The Many Uses of Accupuncture
There is a way for your body to feel as healthy and nimble as it has ever been. With a specific touch and a small poke, workplace anxiety, household stress, and body aches all seem to melt away. These are just some of the many uses of acupuncture. For those who do not...
Can Physiotherapy Help With Seasonal Affective Disorder/Depression
Depression is a complicated mental disorder which affects a big number of people around the world. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) often occurs in tandem with a depressed state. Treatments that help depression also help SAD and vice versa.
The Gut-Brain Axis and Optimal Health
Treating your gut with love is an integral part of any nutritional strategy and knowing what causes disruptions and or what improves the guts microbiome can be the difference of experiencing ill health vs optimal health. The microbiome of our intestinal tract is...
3 Benefits of working with a Holistic Nutritionist
Upgrading any nutritional lifestyle can often feel daunting and or impossible to many. Especially if you have been scoring the internet looking for the perfect plan or diet lifestyle, or if you are dealing with specific health conditions and issues. Whether you are...
Primary Ways Your Chiropractor Can Help With Headaches Including Migraines
Headaches and migraines affect many people in the world. Some many signs and symptoms occur before migraines and headache start. These include irritation, depression, or hallucinations. People with migraines try to avoid any light, may experience nausea and vomit, and...
Most Common Winter Sports Injuries Seen By Physiotherapists
Winter sports injuries have become common in a big number of places where winter sports are plentiful. For every one thousand individuals that participate in winter sports there are two to three injuries per day that occur. The risk of injuries is high for persons...
What Is Osteopathic Craniosacral Therapy, and What Are Its Benefits?
Craniosacral therapy is a unique treatment used by massage therapists, chiropractors, and osteopaths. Osteopathic craniosacral therapy uses a gentle touch to massage the joints in the skull or cranium, spine, and parts of the pelvis to treat pain and discomfort....
4 Reasons You Need To Do Your Physical Therapy Homework
The collaborative relationship between therapist and patient is one of the most important elements of successful physical therapy. And patient compliance is an issue will all kinds of medical treatment. Here are four reasons why you need to do your Physical Therapy...
Most Common Sports Injuries on the Lower Mainland/Abbotsford Area
Between the lush surrounding wilderness and the multitude of organized sports available, the Lower Mainland is a sports enthusiast’s dream. With any physical activity though, there is an inherent risk of injury with any physical activity, and without proper diagnosis...
Core Benefits of Active Rehab
Any individual can benefit from active rehab, which is using an evidence-based exercise and treatment program for muscle injuries. Active rehab is designed to improved your level of function, whatever it may currently be. You should go through a thorough active...
Managing Anxiety During COVID-19
Over the past two weeks, the anxiety in the air has been at times overwhelming. The Corona Virus is creating an anxiety that has not been felt in the past to this extent. And then to top it off we have the media talking about it, all day long. And then we have the...
Online Counselling is Available
To Our Valued Community, These are difficult times and I want you to know that I am here for you. Having been a part of the team for 2 years I have come to know many of the clients that walk through the doors. I feel for all of you and want you to know that should you...
Newleaf Total Wellness Centre COVID-19 (coronavirus) Action Plan
An Important message from NEWLEAF TOTAL WELLNESS CENTRE Your Health and fitness are the basis of a strong immune system and we are here to support you. At NEWLEAF, our priority is always the safety and well-being of you, our clients, our staff and our Practitioners....