Lower back pain is the most common type of musculoskeletal pain, which is why here at painPRO our Vancouver RMT’s don’t just treat back pain…they truly understand it. We have prepared this section to help highlight the complexity of back pain. We’d like to think that because we understand the many nuances of musculo-skeletal pain we are better able to…
Headache pain comes in many forms: Tension, sinus, or migraine. You may have tried many fixes such as prescription drugs, painkillers, heating pads, icepacks, gels, lotions, and herbs. Headache pain can range from a nuisance to debilitating. Either way, headaches drain your energy and take the fun and enjoyment out of your day. What some people don’t realize is that…
We have a twisted sense of humour here at painPRO…you’re looking at a computer right now. Hopefully that doesn’t make us part of the problem. Just Another Day at the Office Our modern work environment creates a very unnatural setting. You sit for long hours in front of a computer monitor. Add to that the stress of work deadlines, increasing…
The medical terminology for this condition is cervical strain, cervical sprain, or hyperextension/ hyperflexion injury. If you have it all you know is that it hurts and makes your everyday life a little less enjoyable Cause Whiplash is a nonmedical term used to describe neck pain following an injury to the soft tissues of your neck (specifically ligaments, tendons, and…
Temporal Mandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJD) is the common and debilitating condition. In fact behind back pain TMJD is the second most common reason for pain. The people that struggle with it understand the negative impact that TMJD has on their life. Symptoms of TMJD headaches ear pain jaw pain shoulder/ neck pain chewing pain dizziness hearing problems jaw clicking, popping,…
Massage Therapy May Boost Immune System Winter is coming, and while the beautiful snow and crisp weather is refreshing, it can be stressful for your body. Add in the upcoming flu season, and it’s enough to make you want to stay inside. The good news is, there are many ways to protect yourself and stay healthy. A strong immune…
Tension Headaches versus Migraine Headaches Tension and migraine headaches are terms that people often throw around without a clear understanding of the distinction between the two. Often a person will simply use whatever term they hear most often or heard first used. It is a tricky question for health professionals at times as well, so it is understandable why there…
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Written By: Arny Warkentin Hot vs. Cold Applications Many clients have expressed confusion about when to use hot versus cold applications. There are many misconceptions flying around and it can be very easy to get confused while reading around online. This post will attempt to alleviate that confusion as easily and simply as possible. An important concept to understand when…
By: Arny Warkentin You have probably heard people discuss the rotator cuff and its importance to the shoulder, but most people know very little about what the rotator cuff actually is. The rotator cuff is made of 4 separate muscles: supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis. The first three are classified as external rotators (with elbow at side,…
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