Looking for help with a specific injury or condition? Whether you have been suffering from a recent or chronic problem, or whether you want to prevent common issues, we are the clinic for you. This is a non-exhaustive treatment list of what we treat, broken down into sections so that it’s easy to navigate and find what you’re looking for. Contact us for all of your needs, for a customized treatment program.
General:
What do we mean by general? We mean common issues that affect most people at one time or an-other. Good posture is the position in which the effects of gravity allow for the least amount of stress and tension on our spine and joints. In poor posture, certain muscles tighten up and shorten, while others lengthen and become weak, changing how our body reacts to stress. When we deviate from this ideal position because of long days seated, bad sleep habits, one-sided sports, or carrying heavy backpacks, to name a few, it may lead to pain, injury, or other health problems. Fortunately, we are masters of postural assessment, treatment, and reconditioning!
Poor posture
Post-operative care of orthopaedic surgeries such as hip replacements, spinal fusions, knee replacements etc.)
Head and neck:
Poor posture is a leading cause of head and neck pain, as is trauma and stress. Leaning in towards our laptops, looking down at our phones for hours, poor sleep positions and old pillows are common instigators. With a proper assessment, the right ergonomic advice, and our hands on treatment and rehabilitation, the issues below are treatable and preventable.
Head and neck issues may include:
Tension headaches
Occipital headaches
Migraines,
Post- concussion syndrome
Neck pain
TMJ pain (Jaw pain) and disfunction
Whiplash injuries
Torticollis
Disc herniations
Nerve impingements and entrapments
Degenerative disc disease
Forward head posture
Upper body:
Traveling a little below the neck now, we find some common upper back, shoulder, and arm issues. Most people do not realize that limitations in our neck and upper back are often the precursors to the pain in our shoulders, elbows, and wrists. Whether it be from carrying three grocery bags on one arm or typing/clicking the computer mouse all day, it’s not surprising that we might wake up unable to straighten our elbow!
Athletic and non-athletic lifestyles alike can promote injury, inflammation, or lack of mobility from the shoulders down, which is why we assess and treat the entire upper chain of the body, tackling the root of the problem and preventing future recurrences.
Upper body issues may include:
Tendonitis and bursitis of shoulder and elbow
Rotator cuff injuries
Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
Tennis elbow
Golfer’s elbow
Sprains and strains
Brachial plexus injuries
Carpal tunnel and tenosynovitis
Lower back:
Who has not had an episode of low back pain? Our poor lumbar spine is often the scapegoat for other areas of the body that are not working efficiently, or busy compensating for poor posture, creating a chain reaction of issues that lead us to lock up bending to tie our shoe. The muscular pain and tension of these episodes are easily treatable, but the re-education and strengthening of the appropriate muscle groups and chains are the key to successful lower back recovery.
Lower back issues may include:
Lumbar sprains and strains
Disc herniations
Sciatica
Femoral nerve entrapments
Muscle spasms
Sacro-iliac dysfunctions
Scoliosis related issues
Chronic blowback pain
Hips and Knees:
Hip pain, knee pain and low back disfunction are closely related and often influence each other. As we spend most of our days seated on hard chairs and soft couches, crossing our legs, shifting from side to side when standing or sleeping on a worn-out mattresses, our hips can cause us all manners of issues. Addressing the function of the pelvis and the whole lower body chain is the best way to deal with most hip and knee issues, including all those below. The proper treatment and rehabilitation will get you back to work and play.
Hip and knee issues may include:
Bursitis and tendinitis
Muscle imbalances
Hip replacements
Knee strains and sprains
ACL and meniscus tears
Chondromalacia patella
Jumper's knee
Patello-femoral syndrome
Osgood-Schlatter disease
Ankles and feet:
Last but not least, we’ve made it from head to toe! Here we have our ankles and feet. We often tend to dismiss and ignore sore feet and lingering ankle pain, but these smaller parts of our body support our entire body weight all day long and are a crucial aspect of healthy biomechanics, that influence the health of all the joints above. Not only can an ankle or foot injury itself be painful, but given the amount we are on our feet, it can be a difficult recovery process . Your feet are your foundation, and it is essential to ensure they are functioning properly to keep the rest of you up and running.
Ankle and feet issues may include:
Ankle sprains and strains
Tendinitis
Achilles tendinitis
Foot pain
Heel spur tendinitis
Plantar fasciitis
Morton's neuroma