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Health & Wellness
Benefits of Therapeutic Massage for Athletes
If you’re an athlete at any level of training or competition, you’re already familiar with the cycle of preparation, participation and recovery that seems to accompany just about any strenuous activity. First, you must prepare your muscles and connective tissues to do their job optimally well. You must then get them into their loosest, easiest
How to Achieve Better Overall Health
Whether you’re suffering from an injury or tired, achy muscles, a physiotherapist can create a personalized program to help you feel better and have more energy so you can enjoy your daily activities. Call us for information to see how physiotherapy can help you achieve better overall health and greater physical fitness. The following are several
Give the Gift of Health!
We want you to join the Craven SPORT services celebration! We have opened a new location on 1st Ave N! Just in time for the Christmas season! This space has more equipment and space to help you achieve your goals. By joining the Craven SPORT services team, we will help you improve your mobility, strength,
5 Ways to Avoid Joint Pain
Do you find your joints aching for no apparent reason? Even small aches and pains are your body’s way of telling you something is not working and should not be ignored. According to a Centers for Disease Control (CDC) study, 30% of the people surveyed reported some form of joint pain within a 30 day
3 Simple Ways to Prevent Golf Injuries
Nothing ruins a perfectly good day on the greens like an unexpected injury: Play it safe with these tips! Despite being a low-impact sport, golf is associated with a significant number of injuries. Many golfing-related injuries are a result of poor mechanics or overuse. The most commonly injured area is the lower back, followed by
6 Gardening Tips to Prevent Injuries
Common gardening activities, such as digging, planting, weeding, mulching, and raking can cause stress and strain on muscles and joints. This is especially true for senior citizens and people who are normally sedentary. Different body areas such as the shoulders, neck, back, and knees can be vulnerable to injury during gardening. The following tips can
6 Food Choices to Ease Arthritis Pain
Here are some tips to relieve arthritis pain in joints with healthy food choices: 1. Broccoli, brussels sprouts and cabbage. These veggies are part of the cruciferous family, and they are full of a compound called sulforaphane, which helps slow cartilage damage in joints due to osteoarthritis. Try adding broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, kale or
Women Must Move! Dealing with Osteoarthritis as a Female
by Chris Sturge Osteoarthritis(OA) is a condition characterized by the degeneration of various joint structures such as cartilage, bone, ligaments, and the joint capsule. Most commonly affected are the knee, hip, and hands, but OA can occur in any joint. Symptoms vary widely from person to person but tend to include pain and stiffness, decreased
Taking Control of Your Health
– Starting with Your Goals with Ryan Flett, PhD As we approach the holiday season and many festive meals, as winter takes hold and exercise opportunities become more challenging, and as we reflect on the year that was and the year that can be in 2018, many are compelled to set resolutions. My goal for