Headaches

There are numerous types of headaches each of which have different characteristics and all of them can impact your daily life in various ways.   The tension type headache is generally a dull ache and feels like there is a vice around the front and sides of your head.  It can typically last for a few hours and is usually associated with prolonged computer use and stress.  This type of headache comes and ...read more ›

Hurting? Try ART

Nagging injury or soreness hindering your work or activities of enjoyment?  Try Active Release Techniques or ART as it is commonly known as.  It is a specific soft tissue system/ movement based massage technique that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. Headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, shoulder pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, knee problems, and tennis ...read more ›

Gearing up for the Grind

Now that spring has arrived it feels great to get outside and enjoy the weather.  Hiking up the Grouse Grind is a fantastic way of improving your cardiovascular system, strengthening the muscles of your lower body and training you to be mentally “tough”.  Since the primary movement of hiking the grind is climbing, the quadriceps, glutes, hip flexors and calves will be worked.  Try these five tips to help you ...read more ›

4 Tips to Prevent Tennis Elbow

Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylosis is a condition that arises when there is microtrauma to the muscles at the back of the forearm which results in pain and inflammation. These muscles in the forearm act to extend the wrist and are also used when gripping a racket. Therefore with repetitive use can become irritated and inflamed. Typically the inflammation is not controlled which leads to a chronic situation ...read more ›