Health Blog Category: Nutrition
Sciatica Pain Got You Down? Physiotherapy Could Provide Relief
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 blogPhysiotherapy 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 us today to learn more about how physiotherapy could relieve you of your chronic neck and back pain!
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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.
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You Could Relieve Your Pain Symptoms Through Physiotherapy
Have you suffered from sports injuries or a car accident recently? If you have, chances are you’re still struggling with lasting pain symptoms as a result.
It’s time for a shift if you are dealing with acute or chronic pain and have yet to find relief.
If you’re interested in learning more about how our certified physiotherapists with the help of physiotherapy may be able to get you on the road to a pain-free life, contact us today.
Read full blogPhysiotherapy: A Natural Alternative to Prescription Medication Addiction
Drug abuse is everywhere, and it is an ongoing battle that patients are constantly fighting. You go to any grocery store or pharmacy, and you’ll find countless over-the-counter drugs. Doctors are consistently prescribing more extreme pain relievers, including opioids that have been widely abused over the years. The world we live in today is heavily medicated, no matter which direction you’re looking at it from. And it’s a real problem.
If you’ve ever had an injury, you know how quickly it can flip your life upside down.
Read full blogPhysiotherapy 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 NOVA Physiotherapy in Dartmouth, Timberlea, and Halifax, NS To learn more about the natural and effective treatment of pain and prevention of sprains and strains through physiotherapy, please call our office today.
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Move Comfortably Once Again with the Help of Physiotherapy
Do your weight-bearing joints feel more like pain-bearing joints these days? If you have a hip or knee that just can’t support your body weight without causing annoying aches or agonizing pains, you may be unable to perform your job, play sports, handle household tasks, or even find a comfortable sitting or sleeping position.
These limitations and frustrations might have you taking potentially risky painkillers or considering joint replacement surgery.
Read full blog5 Physiotherapy Exercises to Reduce Knee Pain
The knee joint is one of the hardest working in the body, which is why it’s so prone to injury other chronic conditions that cause knee pain. If you’re one of the millions of Americans trying to decide what to do about your knee pain, keep in mind that one of the most successful, long-term options is physiotherapy. In fact, recent analysis of knee pain treatment data spanning almost 6 decades demonstrates that exercise and movement work, under the guidance of your physiotherapist, is one of the best ways to improve knee function and reduce knee pain for the long haul.
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Did You Know Physiotherapy Could Decrease the Need for Opioids?
If you’ve been struggling with serious pain problems for a while, and you’ve gotten little to no relief from over-the-counter painkillers, your doctor may want to prescribe opioids to control that pain.
But as tempting as it might be to numb yourself with these powerful drugs, you’re better off saying no to the offer.
Opioid medications can create some major problems in your life, without actually addressing your pain at its source.
Read full blogLiving with Aches and Pains? There’s A Chance it Could be From Your Mattress
If Your Mattress is Leaving You Feeling Achy, Physiotherapy Can Help
Do you notice that you often wake up in more pain than you felt when you were going to sleep? If you have been dealing with low back pain that seems to be much worse in the morning, your mattress might be the culprit!
While back pain is a common enough ailment that most people think they’ll just be stuck with it forever, you can find relief!
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