Health and Wellness Blog

Health and Wellness Blog

herniated_disc

Could your back pain be caused by a herniated disc? Here’s what to look for

How do you know whether you have a herniated disc or it’s just good old back pain? One telltale sign can be where the pain is located. With a herniated disc, the pain is typically located in the lumbar spine....

Bruce CravenMay 26, 2020
How to stay active

Do you sit at a desk most of the day? Here’s how to stay active during the 9-5!

Would you be embarrassed if you got caught doing jumping jacks in your office? We hope not—and we think many successful companies would likely applaud the effort! It's becoming more well known that staying physically active throughout the workday isn't...

Kathy ShirkyMay 18, 2020
Hip and Knee pain relief

Get Your Hip and Knee Joints Moving Again with These 5 At-Home Exercises

Are your hips and knees feeling stiff, achy, or even painful? Noticing more discomfort in your joints when standing up and moving around? If so, you’re not alone. The COVID-19 quarantine has taken a toll on many people’s bodies, as...

Kathy ShirkyApril 20, 2020
Back Exercises

Get Back to Comfort with These Back Exercises – All of Which You Can Do at Home!

Are you noticing new back pain after being quarantined to your home? You may be wondering, “Why is this? I’ve barely left the couch!” Well, therein lies the issue. Additional time at home and new routines has the capacity to...

Kathy ShirkyApril 10, 2020
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Live life with Less Pain and More Energy with these 5 Quick Tips

Millions of individuals live with varying degrees of pain while also experiencing limited amounts of energy. There are several quick and effective ways you can increase your energy levels while reducing pain. Incorporating physical therapy into your regular routine is one way to limit pain. Call our Saskatoon office for more information regarding the use

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Kathy ShirkyMarch 20, 2020
benefits of stretching

5 Reasons Why Stretching Will Benefit Your Overall Health

Stretching is an important part of physiotherapy, and many physiotherapists will include specific stretches into their sessions. Strength and endurance are both undeniably important; however, stretching is a crucial part of anyone’s exercise regimen, whether you are an athlete or someone coping with aches and pains. Stretching helps in increasing flexibility, which can alleviate pain

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Kathy ShirkyMarch 10, 2020
Physiotherapists in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Don’t Wear Yourself Out! Tips for a Proper Recovery Period

A recovery period is the amount of time you take between workouts. This period of time is when the benefits of your physical activity take place in your body. Without a recovery period, your muscles won’t be able to build,...

Kathy ShirkyJanuary 20, 2020
Lower Back Pain

Ached by Lower Back Pain? Stand up Straighter with Physiotherapy

Lower back pain is a sensation all too familiar to millions of people. This ache can hinder many aspects of your life: working, spending time with friends and family, partaking in the activities you enjoy, and even just relaxing. The World Health Organization estimates that in the United States alone, 149 million days of work

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Bruce CravenJanuary 10, 2020
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How Athletic Training Can Help You Reach Peak Performance

Whether you are bouncing back after an injury or developing new skills, physiotherapy can help you reach your peak performance.  One of the great things about making athletic goals for yourself is that there is always room to grow. As...

Kathy ShirkyDecember 20, 2019