Knee Pain: Causes and Cures

Knee Pain: Causes and Cures

Knee pain affects almost every single person at some point in their lives. From sprains, to cartilage issues, all the way through to posture-related injuries and muscle tears, knee pain seems to play a role in the sometimes debilitating struggle for a pain-free life....
How to strengthen the lower back

How to strengthen the lower back

Doing exercises to strengthen the lower back can help alleviate and prevent lower back pain. It can also strengthen the core, leg, and arm muscles. According to researchers, exercise also increases blood flow to the lower back area, which may reduce stiffness and...
Using Physiotherapy to help Asthma

Using Physiotherapy to help Asthma

What is Asthma? Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition, where the airways to the lungs become irritated, causing them to swell, tighten up, and spasm. This causes tightness in the chest, coughing, wheezing, and difficulty breathing. It is usually associated with...
Physiotherapy & Positive AgeingĀ 

Physiotherapy & Positive AgeingĀ 

While most people think of physiotherapy as a path to recovery from an injury, there is a lot more to it than that. Physiotherapy can be used not only to get fit, but to help us stay fit. As we age, we experience drastic changes to everything from our bones and...
Understanding Back Pain — Symptoms

Understanding Back Pain — Symptoms

What Are the Symptoms of Back Pain? Most people have experienced back pain sometime in their lives. The causes of back pain are numerous; some are self-inflicted due to a lifetime of bad habits. Other back pain causes include accidents, muscle strains, and sports...