You’ve probably heard about proper bending and lifting techniques, and know to bend with your legs and keep the weight close to your stomach when lifting something heavy. Sounds simple, but this can be harder to do, and potentially hazardous, with a hot roasting pan. 

After the holiday season, physiotherapists often see and treat patients who hurt themselves while cooking their turkeys. The most common injuries are a painful back, and neck and shoulder strains.

Follow these tips to prevent injury:

Keep a tidy workspace

Answer these 4 questions and get help now.

Are you frustrated by doctors’ inability to find the cause of your dizziness?  It’s possible that you have vestibular migraines. Below are the four characteristics of vestibular migraines and what you can do to alleviate your suffering.

Many people live with a condition formally known as hallux rigidus - a disorder of the joint located at the base of the big toe. It causes pain and stiffness in the big toe, and with time it gets increasingly harder to bend the toe until it becomes fused and no longer bends at all. 

Because hallux rigidus is a progressive condition, the toe's motion decreases as time goes on. In the early stages of the condition the toe is limited in its range of motion.

The first real snowfall arrives, sparking that familiar anticipation for ski season. You can almost feel the smooth glide over fresh snow. But you might also recall how quickly leg fatigue can set in, cutting a great day short. Building strength before you hit the snow is about more than just preventing soreness—it’s how you build the endurance and control before hitting the slopes. Whether you love the thrill of downhill skiing and snowboarding, or the peaceful rhythm of cross-country skiing, a prepared body makes every moment more enjoyable.

A recent study estimates that up to 35% of adults aged 40 years or older in the United States have experienced some form of vestibular dysfunction, often including dizziness . You feel dizzy, now what? 

Get informed: Balance and vestibular disorders

Knowledge is power.

Understanding balance and vestibular disorders and how they may be affecting you is the first step to empowerment.

Your child has been hurt playing sports and has had a concussion. As a parent, you want to know what to do, and what to look for, to make sure your child has a successful and fast recovery. 

Most concussions will resolve themselves with time and rest. But if your child has sustained a more severe injury, further treatment may be required.

Here is what to look for to determine if your child has experienced a significant concussion.

Dim lights, soft music, the smell of essential oils. We all love a massage to de-stress and pamper ourselves- but did you know it’s useful for more than just relaxation? You may be surprised to learn these three lesser-known benefits of massage therapy.

1) Massage eases headaches

According to Statistics Canada, “in 2010/2011, an estimated 8.3% of Canadians (2.7 million) reported that they had been diagnosed with migraine”¹. And even if you’re lucky enough not to have experienced a migraine, we’ve all had a headache at one point or another.