Plan Ahead: How Consistent Care Helps You Get More From Your Extended Health Benefits Most extended health benefits plans reset every calendar year. Yet many people unintentionally leave benefits unused—or rush to book appointments at year-end when availability is limited and symptoms are already flared. A smarter approach is simple: plan ahead and use your benefits consistently throughout the year….
How Stress Affects Pain: Understanding the Mind–Body Connection Stress doesn’t just impact your mood — it directly influences how your body experiences pain. Many people notice pain flares during emotionally demanding or overwhelming periods, and science strongly supports this connection. Pain is not purely physical. It’s a nervous system experience, shaped by stress, emotion, and perception. What Happens in the…
January Blues Treatment: Why Movement Is the Most Effective Reset January hits hard. Short days, cold weather, disrupted routines — all proven contributors to low mood, fatigue, and reduced motivation. What many people experience as the “January Blues” is often a mild, seasonal form of depression linked to reduced sunlight and inactivity. Movement is one of the most evidence-backed treatments…
When temperatures drop, many people notice their joints start to ache a little more, especially those living with arthritis or previous injuries. You’re not imagining it! While scientists are still uncovering the exact reasons, there are several factors that explain why pain often worsens in colder months and plenty of ways to find relief. Why Cold Weather Can Increase Pain…
As the weather shifts into cooler, damp fall and winter months, many people living with arthritis notice that their joints feel stiffer, more painful, or harder to move. While there isn’t one single cause, changes in barometric pressure, lower temperatures, and reduced activity levels all contribute to seasonal discomfort. The good news? There are many ways to stay active and…
You may have had an elderly grandparent, a parent, a friend or a sibling who has fallen and gotten hurt. Falls are a common concern among older adults but, what’s less talked about is the fear of falling itself. Even without having experienced a fall, many people develop anxiety about losing their balance or getting hurt. This fear can quietly…
Strength Training for Kids: Building Healthy Foundations at painPRO What Strength Training Means for Kids First, let’s be clear: strength training for kids is not the same as adult bodybuilding, heavy powerlifting, or maximal Olympic lifts. Instead, it emphasizes light to moderate resistance (such as bodyweight exercises, resistance bands, and light dumbbells), proper technique, close supervision, and gradual progression. With…
Preventing Elbow Injuries: How Physiotherapy and Chiropractic Care Can Help Elbow injuries are common across all age groups — from kids learning new sports, to adults working at computers all day, to athletes training at high levels. Whether it’s tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, ligament sprains, or overuse injuries, the elbow is vulnerable because it’s involved in so many repetitive and…
Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) has exploded in popularity over the last decade and for good reason. BC’s water is not only fun and accessible but also offers a fantastic full-body workout that can be as relaxing or as challenging as you make it. Whether you’re gliding across a calm lake, exploring coastal shorelines, or tackling small waves, SUP is an excellent…
Construction work is one of the most physically demanding professions out there. Whether it’s lifting heavy materials, operating machinery, or spending long hours in awkward positions, the body, especially the lower back, takes a lot of strain. Lower back pain can develop gradually from repetitive strain or suddenly from an acute injury. In construction, the most common risk factors include:…
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