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Health and Wellness Blog

Therapeutic Massage

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

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Kathy ShirkyDecember 10, 2018
Herniated Disc

Is Your Back Pain Caused by a Herniated Disc?

A herniated disc is a condition that occurs along the spine. Most often, it is found in the lower back. The spine is comprised of 24 bones, and five of them are found in the lower back. There are also nerves and intervertebral discs in the spine. With a herniated disc, the jelly-like nucleus begins

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Bruce CravenNovember 20, 2018
Physiotherapist

5 Ways a Physiotherapist Provides Effective Pain Relief!

A physiotherapist is a clinical expert in movement and dysfunction who uses a combination of manual and active techniques to help people recover from injury or illness affecting a variety of bodily systems. They provide pain relief for their patients in several ways: 1. A physiotherapist uses techniques and services that have been rigorously studied

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Bruce CravenNovember 20, 2018
Knee and Hip Pain

Overcome Knee and Hip Pain for Good with Physiotherapy

Hip pain and knee pain are a part of life for many people. Cartilage in the knees, hip or lower back can wear down due to overuse and lead to discomfort or arthritis. Sometimes just a straight-up injury can cause pain. While some cases are so severe that they could require surgery to repair an

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Bruce CravenNovember 8, 2018
healthy life

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

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Kathy ShirkyOctober 18, 2018

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,

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Kathy ShirkyOctober 17, 2018
Mental health

Exercise & Mental Health

Everyone knows that regular exercise is good for the body. But exercise is also one of the most effective ways to improve your mental health. Regular exercise can have a profoundly positive impact on depression, anxiety, ADHD, and more. It also relieves stress, improves memory, helps you sleep better, and boosts overall mood. And you

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Kathy ShirkyOctober 10, 2018
Physiotherapy

Don’t Mask the Symptoms: Treat the Origin of the Issue with Physiotherapy

Looking for a Drug-Free Pain Solution? Look Into Physiotherapy! Pain can be a helpful messenger, an alert that something in your body needs fixing ‒ but it can also be an agonizing annoyance that ruins your quality of life. To make matters worse, many pain problems are rooted in deep-set underlying conditions, often originating in

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Bruce CravenOctober 10, 2018
aches and pain

Feeling Stiff and Achy? Physiotherapy Can Help!

Everyone wakes up feeling some pain in their joints or muscles from time to time. But if you find yourself consistently waking up stiff and achy, it might be time for pain-relief work with a physiotherapist. Aching or stiff joints may be a minor problem that is easily remedied; in other cases, your doctor may

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Bruce CravenSeptember 20, 2018