Decoding Pain: How Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome Challenges Medical Understanding
Pain is not simply the result of pain sensors being activated throughout the body. It is far more complicated, shaped by context and individual perception. Pain is processed in the central nervous system and occurs when the brain perceives actual or potential tissue damage. Interestingly, research shows that tissue damage seen on medical imaging often does not correlate with the symptoms experienced.
Understanding Rotator Cuff Tears: Insights for Detection and Treatment
As people age, particularly those over 50, the likelihood of developing a rotator cuff tear increases significantly. Studies indicate that 23% to 51% of individuals in this age group may have an asymptomatic rotator cuff tear
Say Goodbye to Sciatica Pain: Myths Exposed and Relief Tips
Sciatica is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, causing pain, discomfort, and even disability in severe cases. If you've ever experienced a sharp, shooting pain that radiates from your lower back down to your legs, you may be experiencing sciatica. Explore what sciatica is, its common causes, symptoms, and most importantly, how you can find relief.
From Pain to Performance: Conquering IT Band Syndrome for Runners
IT Band syndrome, short for Iliotibial Band Syndrome, is the second most common running injury and most common reason for lateral knee pain in runners usually characterized by pain on the outer side of the knee
How Concussion affects your blood pressure and heart rate
Concussions can be associated with physical, emotional, and cognitive impairments for people that can dramatically affect daily life.
Unlock Better Mental Health: Start Moving Today
Physical activity has been shown to have many mental health benefits such as reducing anxiety and depression, as well as increasing self-confidence and motivation
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Between a Chiropractor and Physiotherapist
Both chiropractors and physiotherapists play crucial roles in managing and treating various musculoskeletal conditions, but their approaches and areas of expertise differ. Understanding these differences can help you make an informed decision about which professional to consult based on your specific needs.
Why Stretching is Key to a Healthier You: The Complete Guide
How long should you stretch to see lasting benefits? Understanding the optimal duration and benefits of stretching can enhance your wellness routine to achieve greater flexibility and muscle performance.
How your Routine Activities Are Worsening Your Back Pain
Within current research on chronic back pain, 85 percent of cases are unclear of reason and misunderstood, therefore it's valuable to dive deeper into this issue. Factors from our work, activity level, and mental health can all affect pain. With all to consider, it is valuable to look over some triggers for our pain and ways we can prevent it.
Is it safe to exercise with Knee Osteoarthritis?
In this blog post, we will delve into the safety and benefits of exercise for knee osteoarthritis, referencing key studies and practical recommendations.
Unlock Cardiovascular Health: Evidence-Based Guidelines for Exercise
This blog post explores the benefits of cardiovascular exercise, backed by recent scientific research. Additionally, we'll provide practical guidelines to help you incorporate cardiovascular exercise into your daily routine, ensuring a healthier and happier life.
The Hidden Science Behind Your Chiropractor’s Techniques
In this post, we delve into these elements, shedding light on what occurs during chiropractic adjustments, their effects, and the safety considerations associated with them.
How to Live Well with Osteoarthritis: Tips and Advice
In this blog post, we explore the various components that effectively address and manage osteoarthritis and overall joint health.
Rethinking Low Back Pain Diagnosis: You are more than your image
Despite the detailed insights these imaging tools offer, there is a growing body of evidence revealing a poor correlation between imaging results and the actual presentation of symptoms in individuals with Lower Back Pain.
Water and Electrolyte Balance During Exercise
A simple guide to how you can replenish your fluids, carbohydrates and electrolyte balance before, during and after exercise.
Facing ACL Surgery? Key Signs and Essential Next Steps
So you’ve recently injured your ACL. What do you do now? What could this mean for your future lifestyle? Is surgery the only option? This article explores what an ACL injury is and the facts behind how to decipher which rehabilitation route is right for you.
How CrossFit is Revolutionizing Modern Physiotherapy Practices
As our physiotherapist, Dana Tostenson likes to say “there are many languages of exercise, our goal is to find the one that best fits your situation”. Cross Fit has been popularized over the last 20 years due to its “game-ified” approach to traditional Olympic lifting, gymnastics, and cardio-intensive exercises. We think that this concept lends itself very well to rehabilitation.
To Ice or Not to Ice: The Debate Solved for Injury
Icing after an injury is a commonly prescribed treatment, but how effective is it really in promoting recovery?
Ease Your Acute Back Pain: A Comprehensive Physiotherapy Guide
Physiotherapist Dana Tostenson explains what to do when you have recently experienced a low back injury.
Your Ultimate Guide to WorkSafe BC: Physiotherapy and Chiropractic Benefits
If you are suffering from a work-related injury, WorkSafe BC is here to support you in your rehabilitation so that you can get back to health and return to pre-injury work safely and in a timely manner. At Pursuit Physiotherapy, we offer seamless direct billing for our WorkSafe patients.