When someone has neck pain that shoot down the arm or lower back pain that shoots down the leg, therapists often assume that there is a nerve impingement or nerve damage causing the pain in the arms or legs. However most of the times this...
Happy #FriYAY! In the current situation where all we tend to see on our social media feed is negativity, let's make a difference by stopping to think of all the positives that has happened this week! What are some wins that you had this week? It’s important that you...
Are you over 55 years old and experiencing a sudden onset of headaches associated with vomiting for no apparent reason If you answered yes to either of the above statements, then we highly recommended that you see your family doctor and get further investigations done...
Did you know that Thomas Edison made 1,000 unsuccessful attempts before inventing the light bulb. And when a reporter asked him “How did it feel to fail a 1,000 times?” Thomas replied, “I didn’t fail 1,000 times, the light bulb was invented with a 1,000...
Worry, anxiety and fear of failure are some of the biggest obstacles to achieving your dreams. Sometimes the worry is about what others would think of you if you don’t succeed, or perhaps the anxiety is because of the uncertainty of the situation or perhaps the fear...
Hip dysplasia ( shallow hip joints) in adults is the cause of 5-44% of all hip arthritis. Doctors are just becoming aware that infant screening detects only 10% of dysplasia that causes arthritis in adults. Hip instability in babies can usually be detected, but one...
Are mealtimes challenging and stressful Is baby needing thicken formula to prevent coughing and vomiting Is your toddler a fussy eater Often times babies struggle to feed well because of an underlying low muscle tone. Signs of low muscle tone includes the following behaviours: 1. Baby feels "floppy' when you...
There are many benefits of horse riding for children with special needs. Here are the Top 3 Benefits of Horse Riding for Children with Special Needs: 1. Improved Balance and Core Strength As the horse moves the rider is constantly thrown off balance, requiring the rider's muscles to...
Ever notice that when a new mobile phone is released, people are lining up overnight outside the shop to be the first to own one. Ever find yourself quickly on the phone to your mechanic the minute you hear a slight screech in your brake...
It's far easier to blame work, the weather, busy with chores, family demands or the season, than it is to actually front up and do what you said you were going to do. In the long run though, you reap what you sow. If you...