Piriformis Syndrome: A Serious Pain in The Butt
by integraadmin
May 21, 2016 Tags: Piriformis Syndrome
Categories: Toronto Health
Piriformis syndrome is a condition in which the piriformis muscle, located in the buttock region, spasms and causes buttock pain. It is a very common condition that is often seen in runners, cyclists as well as anyone who may sit for hours a day. The piriformis muscle can also irritate the nearby sciatic nerve and cause pain, numbness and tingling along the back of the leg and into the foot......
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Dry Needling and Physiotherapy
by integraadmin
May 17, 2016 Tags: physiotherapist toronto, Physiotherapy Toronto, walk in clinic toronto
Categories: Physiotherapy
When on the path to recovery from musculoskeletal injuries and dysfunction, or further improving overall function, it is always important to remember the three R's -- reset, reinforce, reload. The reset is any manual intervention used to address the issue at hand. It is usually passive, and can include treatments like muscle releases, massage, adjustments, joint mobilizations or acupuncture. Once the symptoms have reduced or resolved, it is crucial to reinforce whatever improvements we've obtained in the......
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Dealing With Back Pain 101
by integraadmin
May 10, 2016 Tags: back pain clinic, back pain toronto, Physiotherapy Toronto
Categories: Back Pain Clinic, Toronto Clinic
Dr. Nekessa Remy is the local expert on back pain in Toronto! I recently read in an article that eight out of ten Canadians will experience back pain at one point in their lifetime. Up to 50% of this population will have more than one episode! Did you know that lower back pain is second only to the common cold as a cause of lost days at work? It is......
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