Pillows impact the quality of our sleep – and sleeping on the wrong pillow can contribute to headaches, neck, should and lower back pain. Pillows are designed to keep the spine in a natural alignment. The human neck curves slightly forward and it’s important to maintain this curve when in a resting position. According to […]
Mild muscle injuries create microscopic damage/tears to the muscle fibers, and scientists believe this damage, coupled with the inflammation that accompanies these tears, causes the pain. Sore muscles are usually caused by doing an activity you’re not used to (like running a marathon when you normally jog just a few miles or you have quickly […]
Whether you are interested in road cycling, mountain biking, or just commuting to work, cycling injuries can happen to anyone. In this article we will discuss three common bike injuries. Achilles Tendonopathy: Achilles tendonopathy is an overuse injury caused by a breakdown of the tendon. If you have tight calf muscles, spending several minutes performing […]
The most recent Mudd, Sweat and Tears event on Vancouver Island was located at Mount Washington on July 19th. Our fearless clinic manager decided to take on this challenge solo… and proved that she has what it takes! (Here are 10 things Dawn learned from the Mudd, Sweat and Tears event) NOW… Diversified Health has […]
Sugar substitutes can be in either natural or synthetic form. All sugar can add to the body’s toxic load, so moderation and product knowledge is key to minimizing your risks. Here is a list of some of the most common synthetic sugar substitutes: Acesulfame Potassium is used in soft drinks, gelatins, and chewing gum. This […]
Sugar addiction is on the rise in Canada and our bodies are not equipped to handle the large quantity and quality of sugar that we currently ingest. Sugars that occur naturally in foods like fruits and vegetables are fine and our bodies are able to process these types of sugars: however, it’s the added sugars […]
If you think that drinking a diet soda is a healthier alternative than a regular soda…. think again. Drinking just 2 glasses of diet soda a day can have negative effects to your health. Kidney Problems/Damage There are many studies that show the negative effects of drinking diet sodas. In an 11-year-long Harvard Medical School […]
Physio exercises to help improve range of movement at the knee and strengthen the quads. This video is presented by qualified Chartered Physiotherapists Steph Davies and Louise Aylwin at www.physioexerciselibrary.com For more information about knee exercises, please contact our physiotherapists Nicole Logan or Shadie Fleifel.
Electro-acupuncture is the application of an electrical current to acupuncture needles to stimulate healing within the body. Electro-acupuncture is similar to traditional acupuncture in that the same points are stimulated during a treatment. As with traditional acupuncture, needles are inserted on specific points along the body, and the needles are then attached to a modality […]
How physiotherapy is helping one boy recover from a brain tumour. Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia
