An ankle injury occurs when the joint is twisted too far out of its normal position. Most ankle injuries occur during sports, walking or hiking, or by wearing ill-fitting foot wear. An ankle injury can be caused from tripping, falling, jumping, walking on uneven surfaces, items falling on you, or a car accident. What should […]
A stiff neck is typically characterized with soreness and difficulty moving the neck. Having a stiff neck can also lead to headaches, neck pain, and shoulder pain. The most common cause of a stiff neck is muscle strain or soft tissue sprain. When you have a stiff neck, it’s important to keep moving your neck […]
The number one domestic injury is falling. This category also includes tripping, and slipping. Statistic Canada states that falls occur to approximately 15% of the population. “An estimated 4.27 million Canadians aged 12 or older suffered an injury severe enough to limit their usual activities in 2009–2010. This represents 15% of the population, an increase […]
Spirit is our newest practitioner to join the Diversified Health Team. He completed his Masters of Physical Therapy at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, after finishing his Bachelor of Kinesiology at the University Victoria. Physiotherapy is a clinical health science and profession that aims to rehabilitate and assists people to restore, maintain and maximize […]
“The International Headache Society (IHS 2013) has validated cervicogenic headache as a secondary headache, which means headache caused by a disorder of the cervical spine and its component bony, disc and/or soft tissue elements, usually but not invariably accompanied by neck pain”. Many of us suffer from headaches on a regular basis. Instead of taking […]
There are 2 major categories of headaches, primary headaches and secondary headaches. Each category of headache is based on the source of the pain. Primary Headaches: Primary headaches include migraine, tension, and cluster headaches. A migraine is a severe, painful headache that can be preceded or accompanied by sensory warning signs such as nausea, vomiting, […]
Massage therapy sessions are beneficial to physical health and mental health. Massage therapy can improve overall physical health by increasing the immune system function, decreasing heart rate, decreasing blood pressure, and lowering stress, just to name a few. Massage therapy can also provide many benefits for your emotional health. Here are just a few of […]
Symptoms and warning signs of mental illness will vary depending on the type and severity of the condition. You don’t need to have every item on the list below to know that there may be something wrong; or have the exact same warning signs as someone else. Some general symptoms that may suggest a mental […]
While each method/therapy uses a different approach, the goal is to help the client with the issues that brought them to counseling. The therapy or treatment plans will depend upon the type of mental health disorder they are struggling with, what their individual needs are, and what therapy their counselor or doctor selects for their […]
Having positive mental health means there is a balance in all parts of your life. (social, physical, spiritual, emotional, financial, and mental). Mental health issues can cause a big change in the way a person thinks, feels, acts, and their ability to function on a daily basis. Mental illness has a huge affect on the […]
