Health Blog
Understanding the Causes of Shoulder Pain
We recently had a patient come to see us because she had been struggling with shoulder pain for the last few months, especially whenever she tried to reach overhead. She had ignored it at first, hoping it would go away on its own–but eventually, she realized she needed help from the South Sherbrook Therapy physiotherapists and their extensive knowledge of shoulder pain causes.
Read full blogThe Power of Physiotherapy for Knee Pain
Dealing with knee pain can be a constant struggle, affecting your daily activities and overall quality of life. Fortunately, there is hope. Physiotherapy for knee pain offers several solutions to manage and, in some cases, resolve this discomfort.
When it comes to managing knee pain, physiotherapy offers a unique benefit: it addresses the source of your discomfort rather than merely masking your symptoms. The team at South Sherbrook Therapy will always begin with a thorough assessment to pinpoint the injury or condition causing pain.
Read full blogArthritis Can Be Exhausting – Physiotherapy Can Help
Are you or a loved one living with arthritis? Are painful and achy joints holding you back from participating in the activities you love? If so, you certainly aren’t alone. Today, 6 million Canadians have arthritis– that’s 1 in 5 people!
While arthritis may pose some limitations to your daily life, there is hope for relief! A physiotherapist can help improve your symptoms of arthritis through:
- Targeted exercises
- Assistive devices
- Ergonomic modifications
- Nutritional/other lifestyle modifications
- Pain-relief modalities (such as manual therapy, ice/heat therapy, electrical stimulation, ultrasound therapy, and more)
If you or a loved one has been living with arthritis, don’t wait to find relief.
Read full blogAre You Familiar With the Health Benefits of Stretching?
Do you want to incorporate stretching into your daily routine, but are unsure where to start? Our team of physiotherapists at South Sherbrook Therapy will provide you with the most effective program that addresses your specific needs and will help you feel good again!
Stretching is one of the most commonly used methods for increasing range of motion and pain management. There are times when stretching is exactly what you need to improve, but it is far too often used ineffectively.
Read full blogHow to Tell if Your Back Pain is Caused by a Herniated Disc
A herniated disc is a spinal condition. It is most commonly found in the lower back. The spine is made up of 24 bones, five of which are located in the lower back. The spine also contains nerves and intervertebral discs.
Strange neck, back, or extremity pains can indicate a variety of problems, including one or more herniated discs.
With a herniated disc, the jelly-like nucleus of a spinal disc begins to push against its outer ring.
Read full blogDo You Have Chronic Back Pain? Physiotherapy Can Provide Relief
Most people will unfortunately suffer temporary back pain at some point in their lives. When back pain is not temporary, however, it becomes a major quality of life issue.
The good news is that you don’t have to live with back pain permanently.
Taking a proactive approach like working with a South Sherbrook Therapy physiotherapist can help you find back pain relief at long last.
Read full blogFind Relief: Natural Remedies for Chronic Pain Management
Try these home remedies with the help of our physiotherapists
An obvious component of chronic pain is that it simply doesn’t stop. That’s why most people with this condition are eager to find ways that they can cope with their discomfort at home and in their daily lives. Certain home remedies can promote pain relief and overall health and wellness. However, the best way to improve chronic pain is with a proper physiotherapy treatment plan.
Read full blogMove with Ease: Enhancing Joint Mobility through Physiotherapy for Knee Pain
Have you noticed that knee soreness seems to be affecting your day? Are you worried you’re doing too much and it’s making your knee worse and more painful? At South Sherbrook Therapy in Winnipeg, our physiotherapists help people with enhancing their joint mobility and managing their knee pain!
The knee is particularly vulnerable to pain and injury due to the large forces transmitted during simple activities like walking or going up and down stairs.
Read full blogFree from Pain: Effective Knee Pain Management with Physiotherapy
Simple, hands-on approaches to help you lead an active lifestyle!
Do you struggle with knee pain? It’s a common enough experience that many people associate knee pain with aging, viewing it as an inevitable fact of life once they hit middle age. Fortunately, physiotherapy can help with knee pain management!
Knee pain is not necessarily a normal part of aging, and there are several reasons why someone might experience it.
Read full blogStay in the Game: Preventing Sports Injuries with Physiotherapy
A customized prevention plan from South Sherbrook could be just what you need!
Morgan, 35, had never particularly cared for sports. But when she took a karate class at her local community center, she was hooked. She went from the occasional walk around her block to classes three days a week, plus the occasional training session at home.
But after a few months, Morgan began experiencing pain in the back of her left hamstring.
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