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Staying Active After 50: Tips for a Healthier Lifestyle

Let’s face it, growing older can come as a bit of a shock – more aches and pains, a little stiffness, and a bit more bird watching, perhaps… and yet, growing older, especially into your 50’s, never needs to be underscored by pain, a lack of activity, or a generally...

“Is Physiotherapy Right For Me?”

“Is Physiotherapy Right For Me?”

When it comes to an injury or experiencing any kind of chronic pain, usually the first thought that comes to mind is: “I need to make a doctor's appointment” or “I need to visit the chiropractor” or “Maybe a massage will help loosen my tense muscles.” To most of us,...

How to Get a Great Night’s Sleep

How to Get a Great Night’s Sleep

Getting a good night's sleep is crucial for our physical and mental health. Sleep is an important part of healing and recovery, memory retention, our immune system and many other functions. As a physiotherapist, I often see patients who are struggling with sleep...

Best Tips to Avoid Sciatica Pain

Best Tips to Avoid Sciatica Pain

Sciatica symptoms can vary from having severe pain that radiates through the legs and feet to a burning sensation or the inability to put your full weight on one leg. According to Harvard Health, approximately 40% of people experience sciatica at some point in their...

How to Stay Active During the Holidays

How to Stay Active During the Holidays

The holidays are often a hectic time. Planning activities, decorating, and buying gifts can take up so much energy that staying active often seems like a far-off dream. It doesn't have to be that way, though. With a few wellness tips in mind, you can incorporate...

How to Adapt Your Exercise for Colder Weather

As we start experiencing the chilly weather of winter or the hot weather of summer, you'll need to change your exercise routine to match—especially if you're fond of outdoor workouts. Monitoring the seasonal changes is essential to building healthy habits and...

Exercise During Pregnancy: Safe or Unsafe?

Exercise During Pregnancy: Safe or Unsafe?

If you're currently expecting, you probably feel tired and achy from carrying the extra weight of your baby. As a result, you're probably not thinking about exercise during pregnancy. In reality, staying active can benefit your pregnancy in numerous ways. Our...

How To Stick To Your New Years Resolutions

How To Stick To Your New Years Resolutions

As the holiday season comes to a close, more and more people begin to think about their New Year's resolutions. Whether starting a healthier diet, trying new hobbies, or traveling more, it is common for people to struggle with sticking with their resolution. One of...