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Physiotherapy Could Help Your Chronic Back and Neck Pain
Back and neck discomfort are extremely typical issues that many people have throughout their life.
Unfortunately, determining the exact reason for neck or back discomfort is not always straightforward. Your limbs, legs, and head may also be affected.
People frequently wind up paying for expensive surgery or resorting to addictive drugs, which can have long-term health consequences.
Fortunately, physiotherapy may be able to help. Call The Running Physio Physio Therapy Clinic in Toronto today to learn more about how physiotherapy could relieve you of your chronic neck and back pain!
Read full blogSpeed Up Recovery with Physiotherapy Before and After Surgery
Regardless of what angle you’re looking at it from, surgery can be a pretty unpleasant, traumatic ordeal for the body to go through. It’s usually reserved for situations where there are no other options. If surgery is a must, you may have already scheduled a post-operative physiotherapy visit with your doctor.
It is incredibly normal (and highly recommended!) to see a physiotherapist during rehabilitation. Without the aid of a physiotherapist, it can be impossible to get back up and move on your own.
Read full blog5 Tips To Help You Increase Your Energy and Say Goodbye to Pain
If you have recently been dealing with pain and are searching for lasting relief, our physiotherapists are here for you. With a personalized physiotherapy plan, you may be able to discover highly efficient ways to treat your pain and improve your overall energy levels.
Our physiotherapists focus on providing our patients with the care that promotes healing and injury prevention. Please contact our office today to learn more and arrange your first appointment with us.
Read full blog5 Reasons Your Shoulder Hurts, and What To Do About It
Frequent appointments with a physiotherapist are suitable for people of all ages!
Physiotherapy is a non-invasive, safe, and effective treatment choice. It’s intended to improve movement and alleviate pain from a wide variety of work and sports injuries, musculoskeletal disorders, age-related conditions, and more.
Typically, patients undergo physiotherapy to help relieve chronic pain symptoms and avoid potential injuries. One of the most important reasons for new patients to visit our physiotherapy clinic is to identify and treat the cause of their chronic shoulder pain.
Read full blogDo You Have Sciatica?
Muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves form a complicated network in our bodies. The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the human body. It runs from the lumbar spine to the buttocks region, and it can cause a slew of problems if you put too much pressure on it.
Sciatica, commonly known as “lumbar radiculopathy,” is a painful ailment caused by sciatic nerve irritation. The lumbar region and behind the thigh are prominent locations for this type of pain.
Read full blog4 Ways to Lead a More Active Life
Running shoes are collecting dust in your closet. The yoga mat is curled up in the back of your car. You keep paying for the gym membership but don’t use it.
How many reminders do you have every day that you don’t get enough physical activity?
We know that sticking to a day-to-day workout routine can be difficult, but hey, no one ever said New Year’s is the only time you can commit to improving your health!
Read full blogPhysio For Ankle Sprains and Strains
If you’re experiencing persistent ankle pain, there’s a good possibility you’ve sustained a strain or sprain. Although these two names are sometimes used interchangeably, there is a significant difference between them.
The good news is that help is offered to you through physiotherapy at The Running Physio. To learn more about the natural and effective treatment of pain and prevention of sprains and strains through physiotherapy, please call our office today.
Read full blog10 Research-Proven Running Facts
Jan 21st 2022Arm yourself with these important facts to manage your current injuries, and prevent them from coming back.
Want the short and sweet version? Scroll to the bottom for our handy infographic!
1. 70% of injuries occur at or below the knee.
Yep – that nagging knee pain you can’t seem to get rid of? There’s a good chance 6 of your 10 running friends have also experienced something similar.
Read full blogThe Runner’s Survival Guide – Pandemic Edition
In previous Runner’s Survival Guides, we’ve touched on how to train well and avoid injury, and how mental health and running come together.
At TRP, we are fortunate to get to meet hundreds of runners every year. With 2020 coming to an end, our team has spent a lot of time discussing and reflecting on how the pandemic has affected runners in the year of the pandemic, and further, how we can best respond as a team to help our patients and followers both in body and mind.
Read full blogTrain Better: 3 Ways to Crush Cold Weather Running
As the mornings start to get cooler, many people begin to get apprehensive about running through the colder weather, and for good reason! Canadian winters are no joke. Frigid temperatures, slippery sidewalks, blustery winds, and heavy snowfalls are a few reasons why many people avoid winter running. It doesn’t take much to slip and fall – it happens to the best of us. With this in mind, here are our top three considerations to make when lacing up to face the elements when the thermometer starts to dip.
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