Health Blog Category: back pain
Find 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.
Read full blogDon’t Ignore Your Back Pain; Seek Physiotherapy Assistance
The majority of people will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives. This is not to say that you should accept your pain as a normal, unavoidable part of life.
It can make it difficult to reach, lean, kneel, lift, or bend. It can also make it difficult to spend time with friends and family. Lower back pain, if left untreated, can cause long-term pain, dysfunction, and even nerve damage in some people.
Read full blogIs Back Pain Getting in the Way of Your Runs? Contact Us Today!
Do your long runs cause you more back pain? Are you frustrated by back pain that prevents you from running? We can assist you in determining the source of your pain and getting you back up and running pain-free! Our physiotherapists at South Sherbrook Therapy are experts in treating lower back pain.
Almost everyone experiences low back pain at some point in their lives. For those who are fortunate, the pain lasts only a few days.
Read full blogHow to Tell if Your Back Pain is Caused by a Herniated Disc
Do you have difficulty performing even simple daily activities due to severe back or neck pain? Do you have strange neurological symptoms in your arms or legs that you can’t explain? Has your spine not worked as well as it should since a recent accident?
You could be suffering from a condition known as a herniated disc. But, before you get too worked up about the prospect of major neck or back surgery, know that many cases of herniated discs respond well to physiotherapy and other non-surgical treatments.
Read full blogHas Chronic Back Pain Got You Down? Physiotherapy Can Help
Is your back constantly aching? Can you not seem to relax or engage in your usual activities? If so, please contact South Sherbrook Physical Therapy clinic to make an appointment with one of our physiotherapists to get back pain relief.
Our skilled physiotherapists team can help you reduce or eliminate your pain.
What is chronic back pain?
The majority of it is temporary.
Read full blogSpeed Up Recovery with Physiotherapy Before and After Surgery
Regardless of what angle you’re looking at it from, surgery can be a pretty unpleasant, traumatic ordeal for the body to go through. It’s usually reserved for situations where there are no other options. If surgery is a must, you may have already scheduled a post-operative physiotherapy visit with your doctor.
It is incredibly normal (and highly recommended!) to see a physiotherapist during rehabilitation. Without the aid of a physiotherapist, it can be impossible to get back up and move on your own.
Read full blogSciatica Pain Got You Down? Physiotherapy Could Provide Relief
Muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves form a complicated network in our bodies. The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the human body. It runs from the lumbar spine to the buttocks region, and it can cause a slew of problems if you put too much pressure on it.
Sciatica, commonly known as “lumbar radiculopathy,” is a painful ailment caused by sciatic nerve irritation. The lumbar region and behind the thigh are prominent locations for this type of pain.
Read full blogPhysiotherapy For Ankle Sprains and Strains
If you’re experiencing persistent ankle pain, there’s a good possibility you’ve sustained a strain or sprain. Although these two names are sometimes used interchangeably, there is a significant difference between them.
The good news is that help is offered to you through physiotherapy at South Sherbrook Therapy in Winnipeg. To learn more about the natural and effective treatment of pain and prevention of sprains and strains through physiotherapy, please call our office today.
Read full blogPhysiotherapy Can Put An End To Living In Pain
Finally Find the Relief You’ve Been Looking For
Have you suffered from sports injuries or a traffic accident recently? If you have, chances are you’re still struggling with the consequences.
It’s time for a shift if you are dealing with acute or chronic pain and have yet to find relief.
To learn more about how our certified physiotherapists will get you on the road to a pain-free life, contact our office today.
Read full blogLiving the Persistent Back Pain Blues? Try Changing Your Posture!
Improve Your Posture and Relieve Your Pain with Physiotherapy!
Most people are unable to sit and stand up straight. As adolescents, many of us can recall our parents and teachers telling us that good posture was the secret to good health later in life!
We all rolled our eyes back then, as this demand seemed irritating. However, we know that good posture goes beyond looks and confidence as we grow older.
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