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Suspect a Sprained Rib? Here's What to Do.
3 November 2025

Suspect a Sprained Rib? Here's What to Do.

Rib pain that hurts during a twist, cough, or awkward movement might be more than just a sore muscle, it could be a rib sprain. While less talked about than fractures, rib sprains can be painful and limiting. read more

Everything you need to know about Arthritis
15 October 2025

Everything you need to know about Arthritis

Arthritis is a general term that refers to inflammation of the joints, which can cause pain, swelling, stiffness, and reduced movement. It affects people of all ages and can occur in any joint in the body. There are many different types of arthritis, but the two most common are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. read more

Sleep Positions and Their Effect on Your Spine
3 October 2025

Sleep Positions and Their Effect on Your Spine

We spend about a third of our lives sleeping, yet many people overlook how their sleep position impacts spinal health. Poor posture during sleep can lead to back pain, neck stiffness, and long-term issues with alignment. Here’s how common sleep positions affect your spine and how to improve them. read more

Why “No Pain, No Gain” Is Old Hat, Especially for Chronic Pain
12 September 2025

Why “No Pain, No Gain” Is Old Hat, Especially for Chronic Pain

If you live with chronic pain, you've likely heard it all before: “Push through it,” “Mind over matter,” or the old favourite, “No pain, no gain.” While these slogans might work in a gym setting or a motivational poster, they’re not helpful, and are often harmful, when it comes to long-term pain conditions. read more

Plantar Fasciitis
4 September 2025

Plantar Fasciitis

Do you wake up in the morning with a sharp, stabbing pain in your heel? Does your foot ache after long periods of standing, walking, or running? Have you noticed the discomfort eases after moving around, only to return later in the day? read more

Cervicogenic Headaches
6 August 2025

Cervicogenic Headaches

Is it a headache or is it neck pain?? The answer is… sometimes it’s actually both! Cervicogenic headaches are usually felt at the back of the head and are caused by tension and pain in the back of your neck. read more

The Benefits of Walking
13 June 2025

The Benefits of Walking

Walking is a great form of exercise that is easy to do, doesn’t have to take a long time, doesn’t cost anything and needs no equipment. It's also a great form of exercise that can provide benefit for anyone and everyone! read more

Spinal Stenosis
9 May 2025

Spinal Stenosis

Spinal stenosis is a condition where the spinal canal (the space that houses the spinal cord and nerves) narrows, putting pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerve roots. This narrowing can occur in any part of the spine, but it's most common in the lumbar spine (lower back) and cervical spine (neck). read more

What is Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) and how can it be treated?
7 May 2025

What is Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) and how can it be treated?

Do you constantly experience that nagging pain around your knee? Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is a chronic condition where pain arises from the patellofemoral joint and can be felt at the front, side and back of the knee. read more

Effective Exercises to Relieve Neck Pain and Improve Flexibility
3 April 2025

Effective Exercises to Relieve Neck Pain and Improve Flexibility

Suffering from neck pain can significantly interfere with our daily activities. This pain may cause restricted motion, stiffness, discomfort, or even headaches originating from the neck. It can occur due to a variety of reasons, including poor posture, muscle strain, and degenerative changes. read more