Let’s face it; pain is the worst. Whether it’s a traumatic injury, surgery or dealing with a chronic back injury, spending your day in pain can take the joy out of life and rob you of doing the things you want to do. And yet, pain has a purpose. First of all, it can signal cellular damage or death. This may occur with a … [Read more...]
Muscles that can Cause Low Back Pain
Back pain is a very common problem. Almost everybody at one time or another will experience some kind of issue with their back. In fact, it’s one of the most common reasons people seek medical care, miss time from work and are sidelined from their normal daily activities. There are several anatomical structures in your … [Read more...]
Why Are Rib Injuries So Painful?
What could be better than winter in Vancouver! It’s a haven for all kinds of sports, including downhill skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, cross country skiing and hockey. Especially now that we have some snow this year! If you participate in these active sports, you’re well-aware that sometimes you can get hurt. I’ve … [Read more...]
Why Choose Bioflex Cold Laser Therapy?
I first learned about Bioflex laser therapy at a fertility conference I attended in Vancouver. Often these professional conferences have vendor booths, and this one was no exception. A colleague put her name into a draw at the Bioflex booth for two admissions for a training in Vancouver—and she won! I was lucky and she … [Read more...]
Why Has My Knee Suddenly Started Hurting?
If you’re experiencing knee pain, you’re not alone. Knee pain affects about one-quarter of adults and is one of the most common causes of chronic pain. To tell you the truth, I’m one of those people. I’ve been dealing with knee pain for a couple of years, but it didn’t begin with a blazing crash on the ski slopes or a bad … [Read more...]
TMJ Pain and Disorders
Do you frequently wake up with headaches? Do you have sensitive or sore teeth? Struggle with neck pain or sensitivity in your face? Can you hear a clicking or popping sound when you eat? If so, you may have something called a temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). I know, it’s a big word used to describe pain and problems … [Read more...]
Nine Ways to Help Fibromyalgia Naturally
If you know anyone who has fibromyalgia, you might just think that they’re achy all the time—which they may be. But fibromyalgia is much more than that. Think of the last time you had the flu or a really bad cold with all-over aches and pains. Fibromyalgia feels more like that. And there’s more. People who struggle with … [Read more...]
How Can You Relieve Achilles Tendon Pain?
Ouch! Does the tendon at the back of your heel hurt when you get out of bed in the morning? Can you feel it burning after you’ve walked or run a bit? Do your lower legs feel tight? Chances are you have Achilles tendonitis. Your Achilles tendon connects the muscles in your calf to your heel bone. It’s actually the largest … [Read more...]
A New Way to Treat Knee Pain That Works!
Do you have knee pain? If so, you’re probably well-aware of how difficult it is to go up and down stairs. Maybe you’re taking medications that barely touch the pain and maybe the pain in your knees wake you up at night. If your knee pain is bad enough, chances are that it’s keeping you from doing the things that you want to … [Read more...]
