Coquitlam has no shortage of things to do. From parks and outdoor activities to enjoy to cafes and restaurants to try out, the sixth largest city in B.C. is a community rich with endless options for new experiences. Vancouver chiropractor Dr. Jarrod Johnson is the owner of the newly-opened painPRO Coquitlam Centre clinic, which is a trusted provider of chiropractic…
Sometimes the best way to soothe your aches and pains is to get active again. You can start feeling better by taking advantage of any of Coquitlam’s many indoor and outdoor recreational activities. Here are five activities recommended by painPRO— a clinic that provides massage therapy and physiotherapy in Vancouver and Burnaby, and that just opened a new location in…
Concussions are a type of traumatic brain injury (TMI) resulting from blunt or sudden impact to the head or body, causing the brain to rapidly move back and forth, with some common causes being falls, sports injuries, motor vehicle accidents, or whiplash. This shock movement can result in the brain bouncing or twisting in the skull, prompting chemical changes in…
Did you know that jaw pain is the second most common reason patients seek physio and massage therapy after back pain? The condition can be incredibly uncomfortable, often involving postural imbalances and physical and emotional unrest. However, there are methods to help rectify this pain and set you back on the right track. Understanding the cause Jaw pain is a…
The CDC and the Brain Injury Research Institute estimate that anywhere from 1.6-3.8 million activity-related concussions happen every year in the U.S., and the Canadian Psychological Association reports that at least 210,000 concussions occur annually in Canada. [1] [2] Concussion recovery can be a long, slow process. In some cases, symptoms can linger long after the injury occurs. Unfortunately, time…
Arthritis is a frustrating condition. You can’t make it go away, but physiotherapy can manage symptoms. Physiotherapy principles inspire multiple approaches that can: reduce pain improve function delay deterioration Almost anyone with arthritis, from emerging to severe conditions, could benefit from physiotherapy in Vancouver. Physicians sometimes even prescribe physiotherapy for arthritis for post-surgery patients. Physiotherapy goals After an exam,…
Micaela Dickhof DC, BKin What is a concussion? A direct or indirect brain injury that results from acceleration to the brain and causes temporary energy deficits to cells in the brain. An MRI or CT scan will likely show normal results because there isn’t a structural change to the brain itself, but rather a functional one. Signs and symptoms range…
When seeking physiotherapy Burnaby residents often tell us they have trouble falling or staying asleep at night. One thing we recommend is to spend 20-30 minutes stretching to relax the body and prepare the mind for rest. Here are a few physio stretches to try before bed to get a better night’s rest. 1. Legs up the wall This is…
Chronic stress symptoms impose pain on your body. Not only do you have the mental pressures behind your stress to contend with, but you suffer physically. The pain interferes with sleep that only adds to the cycle of tension that makes true relaxation impossible. Fortunately, relief of these symptoms is possible with physio in Vancouver. Physical symptoms of chronic…
