POSTURAL ASSESSMENT CLINIC w/ JORDAN KATZ – REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST SAVE 25% Over the last few years, we have seen a significant increase in patients attending therapy due to neck, shoulder and back pain. Many of these complaints could be directly correlated to, or as a result of poor sitting or standing posture. What we have […]
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May
Back Pain and Breathing Dysfunction by Nejin Chacko
The ability to breath in (inspiration) and out (expiration) is driven by the pressure difference between the lungs and the atmosphere. This requires contraction and relaxation of the diaphragm and the muscles in the thorax. During normal relaxed breathing, contraction and relaxation of the diaphragm and the intercostals muscles (found between the ribs) cause […]
Running In Hot Weather
Summer is a great time to run, but an increased body core temperature from heat, humidity, and dehydration resulting from increased sweating can inflict challenging hurdles. Adequate awareness, training, and precaution are important for acclimatization and full enjoyment of running. The key is to work with the heat rather than trying to beat it. In […]