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Why Your Shoulder Hurts, And What You Can Do About It

After months of shoveling Ottawa driveways, bundling up in heavy coats, and spending long hours hunched over screens, your shoulders have been quietly working overtime. And now that warmer weather is (finally) on the horizon, many of us are eager to get moving again. But that transition can catch your shoulders off guard.

The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in your body, which is great for reaching, lifting, and throwing. But that mobility comes with a trade-off: it’s also one of the most vulnerable to injury…

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By admin Physio, Therapy

What Is Vertigo, And How Physiotherapy Actually Fixes It

Have you ever felt like the room was spinning, even though you were standing still? Or rolled over in bed and suddenly felt off-balance?

That spinning sensation is often vertigo. And the good news? In many cases, physiotherapy can treat it quickly and effectively.

At ADM Ottawa Physio, we see many patients who are surprised to learn that their vertigo isn’t “just something they have to live with.” Let’s break it down in simple terms.

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By admin Exercises, Insurance, Physio, Pilates, Therapy , ,

Pilates Benefits Nobody Talks About (But Should)

When most people think of Pilates, they picture slow movements, core work, and maybe something “gentle.” Usually, they are thinking of mat Pilates, but there is a whole other side: Reformer Pilates. Regardless of the method, pilates offers far more than flat abs or flexibility. From a physiotherapy perspective, Pilates is one of the most underrated tools for long-term movement health

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By Andrew K. Physio

Pain vs Function: Which to use to know I am healthy

Today I wanted to talk to you about pain vs function. Many people I encounter in the clinic will typically use pain as the main driving factor of their decisions on whether or not they should be coming to or leaving therapy. However, I’m here to tell you that pain is not the best measurement of how a person’s physical health is doing. 

The best and most representative test or criteria we should watch for is physical function. I’ll talk a little more about this idea in general later on, but one analogy that I wanted to share with you is something I share with many people. Imagine if you had your finger stuck in the door for a second, and then the door is opening and closing on your finger. That finger might become very bloody, sore, swollen, thus getting all of the attention as far as wrapping the finger, cleaning, icing, and so on.

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By Andrew K. Physio

Common Causes of Lower Back Pain and How to Prevent It

Four out of five adults will experience lower back pain at some point in their life. Undeniably, it isn’t fun. You wake up and you may struggle to get out of bed. Chances are, you didn’t have a good sleep because of the pain. And now, you’re preparing for a rough day as the pain continues. 

Lower back pain can throw a wrench into your life and your plans. It can even happen suddenly, such as when you’re simply putting your pants on in the morning — something you do every single day. It can be frustrating.

So, what’s going on? Why does lower back pain happen in the first place? And how can you prevent it?

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By Andrew K. Physio

What Is Vertigo and How Is it Treated?

Vertigo is often referred to as a ‘fear of falling’, but it’s much more complicated than that in reality. It’s not a condition in and of itself. In fact, it’s a symptom of other medical issues like a disease of the inner ear, an imbalance of the central nervous system, or even something more simple like having neck issues (yes, neck problems can cause dizziness!).

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By admin Physio, Work Injury

How to Take Care of Your Neck and Shoulder

Living with chronic neck and shoulder pain can be debilitating, which means it can certainly prevent you from carrying out your life the way you’d like to. Your pain may also be accompanied by other symptoms such as swelling, numbness, weakness and bruising. 

These issues cause significant problems with flexibility and freedom of movement. This guide will give you some valuable tips on how to relieve lower neck and shoulder pain.

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