During this crazy time of COVID-19, Elevation Physiotherapy & Wellness is closed with so many other businesses, and people are at home. Since it is not normal life, many people are probably...
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Is Carrying a Backpack Hurting Your Neck?
Backpacks can be an excellent way to carry books, binders, lunch, running shoes and other items for school or recreation, but they can be a source of temporary discomfort or eventually serious...
The McKenzie System is Comprehensive for People with Spinal Pain
I’ve spoken about the McKenzie system before– see here. It is one of the most researched areas within physiotherapy, and I have summarized a great article by Stephen May and Richard Rosedale, where...
Are You Set to Ski this Winter? START NOW!
The season is fast approaching, and whether your interest is downhill or cross-country skiing, you should put in some preparation to ensure that your body is ready when the snow falls. Injury...
How Do I Work my Pelvic Floor Muscles?
The pelvic floor group of muscles act like any other muscle in your body, and they take consistent work to make them stronger and get them flexible. It is important that they get regular use, and...
Exercising your Non-Injured Side Can Help the Injured Muscles– Really.
If you break your right arm and it’s in a cast for several weeks, exercising the muscles on the left arm can help slow down atrophy of the casted side — this is called “mirroring”, and likely your...
Back Pain Stinks!
A back problem can be a literal pain in the butt. There is much that can be done to fix it, and your first stop should be an experienced physiotherapist who can assess your individual issue and help...
Who Can Benefit from Meditation?
Maybe a better question would be who CAN’T benefit? No, really… with life’s ever-moving flow and the list of “to-do’s” growing, how do you have time to catch your breath, or at least appreciate the...
What New Moms Need to Know About Diastasis Recti
Thanks for the mention in this article for https://www.rodalesorganiclife.com/ It’s important that every woman who has had a baby learn about a diastasis recti and gets checked to see if they have...
Slipping (up) on ice?
We’ve all had injuries, either from some sports mishap or when you get tangled in the dog’s leash and fall over. What’s the first thing you do? Reach for the ice. We’ve always known (or thought,...
