Post: Breathing – How does the Diaphragm work?
Do you know how your diaphragm really works? Why it is Important?
The diaphragm is a pretty amazing muscle and has many functions that we would not associate with the diaphragm or with breathing itself. Please read below to find out more about the 5 main ways that the diaphragm works and how this is important to our function daily.
Physio Video: Core Strength – How to Activate Your Inner Core Muscles and Coordinate with Breathing
Do you want to learn how to have a stronger core? It is important to learn the difference between the deep, or inner core, and the more superficial, or outer, core muscles. Watch this video to find out how to coordinate breathing with activation of your transverse abdominal muscles and pelvis floor muscles to activate your inner core.
Post: Try Our Simple 60 Second Breathing Exercise Video To Relax During The Day!
Are you tense and sore after or during a work day? Do you have neck or shoulder tension? Stressful work days? Try our simple 60 second breathing exercise to help you make it through the day feeling more relaxed and efficient, with less pain.
Informational Video: Breathing – How to Breathe Properly & Why It Is Important
I’m here today to talk about breathing. Now people wonder why we get you working on breathing as part of your recovery or rehab and I’m going to go through a few reasons that breathing can help.
Physio Video: Thoracic Spine Rotation with Breathing and Controlling Shoulder
Learn how to get better rotation mobility in your mid back to help alleviate neck, shoulder or lower back pain. Learn to control your shoulder and ribcage movements better.
Services: Stress and Pain Management
Stress and it’s effect on our Body and Pain
Had a stressful week? You’re not alone.
Stress affects most of us. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, in a recent Canadian poll, about one-quarter of Canadians said that they feel “quite a bit stressed” or “extremely stressed” most days.
Post: Alzheimer’s Disease: Understanding, Managing, and Coping with Memory Loss
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It is the most common cause of dementia in older adults. In Alzheimer’s disease, there is a gradual loss of brain cells, leading to a decline in cognitive function and a decline in the ability to perform daily activities.
Physio Video: Thoracic Mobility Exercises
Here are a few mobility exercises that can help improve your thoracic rotation. This is extremely important in several sports such as golf, running, tennis and hockey.
Post: Why Do I Have Pain?
Chronic pain is a condition that affects numerous Canadians from all walks of life. Check out this great article by Remi Lu about chronic pain and pain management.
Physio Video: Core Strengthening with Moving Arms
Watch our video to learn how to engage your core and stabilize your spine while you move your arms. This is a very good way to limit back, shoulder and neck issues.
Physio Video: Glut Strengthening At Home With Theraband and Squats
Do you want stronger gluts to help you perform better? Try our simple home exercise using a piece of Thera band and squats. No real equipment needed. You can also do this without the Thera band!
Physio Video: Inner Thigh Strengthening
Do you run or play soccer? Do you have tight hips or perpetual problems with your hips of back or pelvis? It is important to stabilize your pelvis and strengthen your core muscles while strengthening your hip for functional activities. This will help it translate to sport and make you stronger, more controlled and less like to have an injury.