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How 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.
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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.
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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.
Read full blogUnlocking Movement: Improving Range of Motion with Physiotherapy in Post-Surgical Rehab
Getting back on your feet after surgery is a journey filled with small victories and milestones. One such milestone is regaining and even improving your range of motion. And who better to guide you along this path than our dedicated team of physiotherapists at South Sherbrook Therapy? Regaining your range of motion is a crucial step in Post-Surgical Rehab at a physiotherapy clinic.
After surgery, muscles and joints may get stiff, and your ability to move around freely is often restricted.
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Are you facing orthopedic surgery? If so, you may be thinking mostly about the operation itself. However, preparing for your recovery starts well before the surgery date. At the heart of this preparation is a crucial element: pre-surgical physiotherapy. You can significantly improve your rehabilitation process post-surgery by taking proactive steps in improving your range of motion (ROM) at South Sherbrook Therapy in Winnipeg.
Range of motion is the full movement potential of a joint, usually its range of flexion and extension.
Read full blogBouncing Back: Essential Tips for a Successful Knee Pain Recovery
Navigating your recovery journey from knee pain can sometimes feel like a complex maze with countless turns and crossroads. If you’re seeking guidance on this journey, call South Sherbrook Therapy to get your needed help!
Whether you’re dealing with a fresh injury or persistent pain, we’re here to help you understand how to optimize your healing process. With advice drawn from the extensive experience of our physiotherapists, we offer expert tips on self-care practices and rehabilitation techniques that can potentially expedite your recovery and enhance your quality of life.
Read full blogFind Comfort: Managing and Relieving Back Pain with Physiotherapy
Start relieving your back pain so it doesn’t impede your overall quality of life!
Did you know back pain is one of Canada’s most common musculoskeletal conditions? Nearly 80% of adults will have at least one episode of back pain in their life, and the vast majority of those cases will be nonspecific back pain, with pain caused by injury or dysfunction rather than an underlying illness. While it can be good to know you aren’t alone in experiencing back pain, that doesn’t resolve the pain itself.
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