November 26th, 2014 - Posted in Uncategorized
Knee Pain- Part 2-What Does a Knee Injury Feel Like? Of course, the symptoms vary depending on your specific knee injury. But things to look out for are: Pain, often when bending or straightening the knee. Swelling. If you have either of these symptoms, see your doctor. Together, you can figure out the cause. To […]
Continue ReadingNovember 25th, 2014 - Posted in Uncategorized
What is Causing your Knee Pain? Knee pain is incredibly common. In the United States, it’s responsible for about 1/3 of all doctor’s visits for muscle and bone pain. Knee pain is a special problem for athletes — over half of all athletes endure it every year. Some of the most common reasons for knee […]
Continue ReadingNovember 20th, 2014 - Posted in Uncategorized
Massage Therapy and Your Back If done correctly, massage therapy can work wonders for people with back pain. It may not always be the best choice, and it may not work for everyone. But most people will get great results if the massage therapist has a good understanding of the human body, muscle imbalances, and […]
Continue ReadingNovember 19th, 2014 - Posted in Uncategorized
GIFT OFFER Just in time for the holidays. Active Wellness would like to thank you for your support in the community. As a thank you to you we would like to give you a gift of thanks. If you refer someone to the clinic and they receive 5 sessions of therapy (physiotherapy or massage) ,you […]
Continue ReadingNovember 17th, 2014 - Posted in Back Pain
Snow Shoveling Techniques to Prevent Low Back Injuries Snow shoveling is one of the more common causes of back injuries during the winter months. However, this type of injury is preventable if you know the best ways to remove snow without straining the back. The following snow removal tips can help you to avoid low […]
Continue ReadingNovember 12th, 2014 - Posted in Exercise, Neck Pain, Physiotherapy
Physical Therapy and Other Options for Neck Pain Sometimes simple home interventions are enough to treat cervical disc disease, in which an abnormality in one or more discs that lie between the vertebrae cause neck pain. Often, though, it helps to see a physical therapist that can show you how to stretch and strengthen your […]
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