Learn Why, What to Do And When to Call a Doctor So, you gave acupuncture a whirl and are feeling relief. But, shortly after your treatment, you discovered a bruise in the treatment area. Naturally, you want to know: is this normal? Adverse side effects of acupuncture, such as slight bruising, are rare (a British Medical Journal survey shows 1 …
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Studies suggest that 85% of working Canadians will experience lower back pain during their lifetime. The good news is that there’s a lot you can do from home to help ease some of that pain. All you need is some space, a yoga mat and our list of 5 Yoga Poses to Soothe Back Pain. Doing yoga at home …
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When you search online for what do following a specific injury (i.e. a sprained ankle or tendonitis), one of the first things an article or video will tell you is it to get some RICE, before moving on to other courses of treatment. Before you wonder why post-injury advice is pointing you to the kitchen, let’s break down what …
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There are many different types of massages: Swedish massage, shiatsu massage, hot stone massage, Thai massage and so many more. Each type of massage therapy offers a unique experience ideal for targeting different injuries and issues. Deep tissue massage therapy is a common option, how do you know if it’s right for you? What is deep tissue massage? Deep …
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Most people are familiar with carpal tunnel syndrome, where a major nerve gets so compressed that it causes incredible pain down your wrist, hand and fingers. But what about the pain in your foot? Is it the same kind of thing? What is tarsal tunnel syndrome? The tarsal tunnel is a narrow space on the inside of the ankle …
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Subluxation is the partial separation or dislocation of a joint. As the result of a fall, sports injury, car accident or even twisting the wrong way, the joint starts to dislocate but the surface doesn’t completely lose contact as in a full dislocation. But, that doesn’t mean it isn’t painful. Joint subluxations come with pain and swelling around the injured …
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Achilles heel is used as shorthand, meaning someone’s weak spot. But why is that? Is the Achilles tendon really your most vulnerable spot? Well, if you’re trying out a new exercise routine or ramping up an old one and pain flares up at the back of your foot, your Achilles tendon may, in fact, become your Achilles heel. What is an …
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When the muscles in your back or neck tense up, it can be paralyzing. Plus, it’s difficult to figure out where the pain originated. Reaching back, you might feel small lumps in the area that hurt when you press down. Where did those come from? Maybe someone tells you to go get a massage—something to work out the “knots.” …
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Learn How Moist Heat Can Help Treat Pain Most people are familiar with using hot and cold treatments for pain, but did you know that not all heat is created equal? There are two different types of heat therapy: moist and dry. Both are meant to penetrate below the skin to relieve pain and soreness, but it’s important to know …
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