Do you have persistent neck or back pain, and are frustrated that it is hanging around too long, like a bad houseguest? At CSA we provide a variety of different types of treatment specific to the diagnosis that you have, and that can be different for everyone. Lots of my patients have found that a […]
Jumping Injuries and Knee Pain
I don’t play competitive basketball or volleyball anymore, but there was a time when I wanted to give up sports or take a year off because of the knee pain I experienced. Most of the pain came from a jumping injury. Jumping is an activity that a variety of athletes perform. It requires a great […]
Chiro VS Physio: The Longstanding Battle
Patients always ask, which would be better for me: chiropractic or physiotherapy? In my experience, the best answer is usually both! Chiropractic and physiotherapy are both disciplines of manual therapy. This means that they use their hands to get joints moving, help muscles relax, and improve your overall function and well being. People don’t often […]
I Feel Your Back Pain
Back pain can be annoying and even debilitating. I know because I’ve been there. Over 25 years ago, I fell off a horse and broke my back. That was the beginning of my several year challenge with back pain. The next year, I got bucked off again – and this time I broke my pelvis. And […]
Groin and hip pain? It’s rarely “tight hip flexors”!
Groin and hip pain You’ve got that nagging pain in the front of your hip. It’s sort of in the groin region, but a bit more in front. When you sit, it’s basically somewhere along the fold your skin makes between your leg and your lower belly. It’s been there for months, really, when you […]
Acupuncture vs Gunn IMS – Which is better for me?
I am often asked about the difference between Gunn IMS (Intramuscular Stimulation) and traditional Chinese acupuncture. A common question is “which one is better?” One is not necessarily “better” than the other. The answer depends on your therapist’s training, the injury or condition that is being treated, and any previous experiences with either treatment approach […]
Dancing around pain
Dance Injuries Interfere with your Love of Movement If you are a dancer, you know the many hours of training and dedication it takes to master this art form. You train multiple hours in a week, pushing your body to the limits and why? Because you love dance. Dance is an expression of movement and […]
Dealing with figure skating Injuries
The recipe of a great figure skater Watching the Olympics these last two weeks has made me fall in love with figure skating again while re-living some of my past figure skating injuries. What I love about it, is that figure skating is a sport that combines power and grace, artistry and athleticism. It’s the […]
Crick in the Neck?
Crick in the neck? What now? You woke up with quite a bit of neck pain. You can’t turn your head to look over your shoulder. In fact, you can hardly move your neck at all. That’s not uncommon, and it usually isn’t anything serious. Let’s assume you don’t have any prior neck injury or […]
The Secret is Out on Platelet Rich Plasma
As a physiotherapist for the past 23 years, I’ve seen a lot of progress in our profession and in pain management. One of the more recent advances is in the use of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) for joint, tendon, ligament and muscle injuries. This is an exciting opportunity for people with injuries that haven’t resolved […]
