Author: C&P Health Expert

Hiking can be a very rewarding activity for people of all ages. It’s a great way to get people out of the house and into nature, and gives us the opportunity to get in some vigorous exercise, while still allowing us to go at our own pace. Hiking is a very effective form of aerobic…

We’ve all done it: that satisfying crack or pop from a knuckle, neck, or shoulder roll. But is joint cracking a harmless habit, or should we be worried about the long-term consequences? In clinical practice, we often encounter questions and misconceptions about this phenomenon. In this guide, we’ll explore 10 facts and myths surrounding joint cracking to…

An overview of DRY NEEDLING/IMS and the conditions it can be used to treat. Have you ever had a friend, colleague or family member say that they have benefited from DRY NEEDLING/IMS treatment at their physiotherapy appointment? Has someone ever recommended that you try DRY NEEDLING/IMS but you don’t really know what would be done,…

Think the scar tissue formation like the game of pick-up sticks, different fibers going in many different directions whereas, the fibers in the tissue it is replacing are all oriented in the same direction. For some Moms, the scar tissue formation may not really affect them that much. For example, they may notice some decreased…

Exercise is an incredibly important part of our daily living. It should be seen as a tool to help make your body more efficient with movement. As you age, exercises should be modified slightly to fit what the body can handle. There are many myths and misconceptions around exercise and ageing. The myths and misconceptions…

Do you experience, discomfort or pain when opening your mouth to eat, chew or talk? Do you get headaches, ear ache, neck pain or even find it difficult opening your mouth? Is there an associated clicking or popping when you open your mouth? These are common complaints in about 5-15% of the population, young people…

It is the beginning of the year…it is that time when we make New Year resolutions. One of the resolutions that appear in the majority of the lists is exercise. A truly effective exercise routine is one that is maintained throughout its course until the end goal is reached, whether that be losing weight, improving…

Sitting all day can cause ‘dead butt syndrome’. After the pandemic, many of us were left spending more time sitting, it’s important to activate your glutes (butt muscles) right now. We all know that sitting for extended periods of time can negatively affect our health — but its role in weakening the muscles in your…

No pain, no gain. An expression used throughout gyms up and down the country and a motto that many physical therapists live by. Quite simply, going through pain in your body’s way of telling you something isn’t right. And if you choose to ignore it, or worse still, attempt to power through it, you stand…