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Is there really a way to prevent injuries?
A note to my past self, regarding my self-inflicted gardening injury. A blog by Russ Gothard, PT.
I hurt my back last weekend. I felt it happen, too. I was filling a planter full of dirt that I’d loosened and picked through to remove all the weeds. Like the expert on body mechanics that I am, I bent forwards, took a huge scoop of dirt, lifted with my back, and twisted to dump the dirt out. Something tweaked, and all of a sudden I couldn’t breathe deeply without serious pain. Now her...
Posted on 2023-06-02
Migraine Management in a Chinook Zone
Headaches in Calgary.
It's important to understand that when it comes to managing migraines, it's not just about managing the triggers that we can't control, like the weather. Instead, it's about being proactive and managing the triggers that we can control, such as muscular dysfunction and tension. By decreasing the overall trigger load, we can help prevent the onset of a full-blown migraine.
Physiotherapy and chiropractic care can play a crucial role in preventing or decreasing the severity ...
Posted on 2023-03-29
Is it a UTI or a tight pelvic floor?
Is it a UTI or a Tight Pelvic Floor?.
Do you suffer from recurrent urinary tract infections? A UTI is caused by a proliferation in unwanted bacteria in the lower urinary tract - specifically the urethra and bladder. This can cause pain or burning with urination, increased urgency and frequency of urination, lower abdominal pain and the urge to pee despite just emptying your bladder (also known as incomplete emptying).
Did you know that tight or hyperactive pelvic floor muscles can mimic these ...
Posted on 2023-03-28
Is Text Neck Real?
Do you work a desk job? Are you always on your phone? The Fact of the matter is most of us are spending too much time hunched over our smartphones or computers each and every day. As a result many of us are familiar with the discomfort it can cause. This new age issue is being called “text neck” or “tech neck” and is only getting worse. Our kids are the most vulnerable to this condition as access to computers and phones is now easier and earlier than ever before. In this ...
Posted on 2023-03-03
Preparing for the Black Spur Ultra
The Black Spur Ultra Marathon Experience.
We connected with four participants of the upcoming 2023 Black Spur Ultra race.
Have you ever considered running a race, but even the thought of it as daunting?These guys feel the same way BUT they signed up anyway!
They recognized that they're going to need some guidance along the way though. So we agreed to help them out!Let's introduce you to them so you will be able to follow along on each of their journeys to run in the Black Spur Ultra Race in A...
Posted on 2023-02-27