Back pain is one of the most common conditions that we treat at the clinic and is the leading cause of disability worldwide. One of the most common misconceptions that we hear from patients is that the best thing is rest (commonly bed rest) and pain medication until the episode subsides. Recent research that has.. read more →
Exercise is extremely important for everyone, especially for women after having a baby. Exercise can not only help assist your body in recovering from a vaginal delivery or re-strengthen the core following a cesarean section but for improving energy levels, overall mental health and mood. Every pregnancy is different, so it is important to speak.. read more →
Diastasis Rectus Abdominis or DRAM is a separation of the mid-section of the rectus abdominis muscle (one of the 6-pack core muscles) along the fibrous linea alba (which is the line that sits midline). It is an extremely common occurrence in pregnancy with some studies noting it to occur in 66% of women in their.. read more →
Sitting at a desk for 8+ hours per day can be extremely challenging and can cause lots of areas of stiffness and discomfort, especially when working from home. Our bodies are designed to move in a variety of planes of movement and this static prolonged positioning can be seriously detrimental to our health. Unfortunately working.. read more →
We are near the end of a long year and it is coming to the time where so many of us take a much-needed break. However, from a biomechanical point of view, holidays and travel can be completely different to our day to day movements and can lead to flare ups of pain and injury… read more →