Strength ExercisesStrength ExercisesStrengthening exercises are best known for bulking up your muscles and lift heavy weights. However, strengthening exercises have different requirements depending upon your treatment goals, sport or function.Ba

Low Back Pain Fact SheetIf you have lower back pain, you are not alone. About 80 percent of adults experience low back pain at some point in their lifetimes. It is the most common cause of job-related disability and a leading contributor to missed

What is Spinal Stenosis?Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal and foramen, which results in “choking” of the spinal cord and/or nerve roots. Stenosis usually involves the narrowing of: The spinal canal in the centre of the column of bone

What is Sciatica?Sciatica describes pain felt along the sciatic nerve, which runs from your lower back, down through the buttock, hamstrings and into the lower leg. The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body. The spinal sections it originat

PrehabilitationWhat is Prehabilitation?To help prevent injuries, sports physiotherapists have begun to employ what they call "prehabilitation" strategies.Prehabilitation is essentially preventive injury risk assessment and training to prevent t

Physical Therapy for Chronic Pain: What to ExpectPhysical therapy is often one of the best choices you can make when you have long-term pain (also called chronic pain) or an injury. It can make you stronger and help you move and feel better.Physi

Have you hurt your back ?If so, here are 8 things you should knowLow back pain is a common problem so if you suffer from low back pain, you are not alone. Managing your low back pain may not be a simple matter. You need to be aware of a number of

Chronic Low Back PainLow back pain (LBP) is the fifth most common reason for physician visits, which affects nearly 60-80% of people throughout their lifetime. Low back pain that has been present for longer than three months is considered chronic,