We do not often think about the role our lungs play in our day-to-day activities because breathing is an automatic function. Often, it is only when we experience breathing problems that we begin to appreciate how hard our lungs work for us. It is vitally important for us to maintain healthily functioning lungs. Here are […]
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We rarely think about how important our ankles are in ensuring that we maintain an upright posture. But think about it, your ankles are part of walking, standing, running, transitioning from sitting to standing and so much more! If you have had damage to your ankle previously, you are 20-40% more likely to progress to […]
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“Ouch! There is a pain at the back of my heel”. The Achilles tendon is known to be the strongest and thickest tendon in the body. Keep reading to find out more about what can cause Achilles pain.
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Have you ever experienced pain at the side of your hip and not been able to pinpoint what it could be? Trochanteric bursitis is a common cause of lateral hip pain. It happens when the bursa of the hip becomes inflamed.
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With over 15 muscles working together, the hip is one of the most mobile parts of our body. So, one can imagine, that stiffness and pain in the hip may result in an avalanche of problems.
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While we all know that running is helpful to the health of our hearts, bones, joints and provides overall stress relief, it also has amazing benefits for the spine in particular.
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Did you know that 16 October was World Spine Day? World Spine Day highlights the burden of spinal pain and disability around the world, as well as the importance of spinal health and wellbeing. Keep reading to find out more!
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I carry all my stress in my shoulders’, ‘I have had a headache for the past week – yes, work has been stressful’, ‘I have a stressful deadline coming up, and my lower back has been killing me!’
These are some examples of phrases we often hear in our rooms, and we know these people are not alone. Stress can be a huge cause of muscle and joint pain, especially in the neck, upper and lower back. Since July is mental health awareness month, I thought we could explore how stress can cause muscle pain, and why a visit to your physiotherapist and biokineticist could help you.
Training in winter can seem like a daunting task. While exercising indoors is always an option, training outdoors during the cold months also has many benefits. Keep reading to find out what these are.
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Did you know that the 17th of May was World Hypertension day? Well now you do! So let’s chat about hypertension.
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