4 Exercises to Manage Back Pain If you suffer from chronic back pain because of bad posture, general muscle weakness or a certain medical condition, there are specific exercises that can offer you relief. Many of the best exercises for the back are designed to relieve pain by strengthening and increasing the flexibility of back muscles while promoting better posture….
OUR CLINICS ARE RE-OPENING TUESDAY MAY 19, 2020 We are excited to announce that we will be re-opening all of our clinics Tuesday, May 19, 2020. Our focus is to keep you, and our painPRO family of healthcare professionals and support staff, safe and healthy. In order to do this, we have made a number of very important changes to…
Mental Health Exercise Therapy You may have heard that exercise can help reduce stress. But how? The science behind exercise and mental health is complex and the reasons can be multifactorial, but in short, it is believed that physical activity causes the brain to release hormones; particularly endorphins, dopamine and serotonin. The Effects of Exercise on Mental Conditions Endorphins have…
The last weekend of February painPRO had the privilege of hosting a Strength and Conditioning course lead by Scotty Butcher. Scotty is a physiotherapist and guru in the strength and rehabilitation world, and he did not disappoint. It was so inspiring to see a room mixed with RMTS, Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, Kinesiologists and other practitioners coming together, committed to developing exercise…
Fitness and New Years Resolutions We’ve all had difficulty sticking to New Year’s Resolutions before. Fitness goals can be daunting as it is often difficult to change one’s lifestyle and routine to make room for diet changes and more exercise. Check out the following tips to help make your New Year’s health resolutions stick! Stop “going on a diet” In…
What “Good Posture” Looks Like What is good posture? Is there such a thing? I like to educate my patients on office ergonomics by explaining that each bone and joint is designed to support a specific amount of pressure. When we are in a “neutral posture” the pressure placed on our joints is evenly distributed. Try it now: Sitting at…
How Hard Am I Working? We all know the benefits of cardio exercise: better cardio-respiratory health, improved energy endurance, toning muscles, and cutting fat. So, how hard should I be working? Thankfully, exercise intensity can be evaluated pretty easily. Talk Test Probably the easiest way to evaluate training intensity, the Talk Test simply looks at how much you can talk…
Whether you go to the gym regularly yourself or know someone who does, you probably have heard someone ask the question “how much do you bench press?” This question can seem scary at first, but the bench press is actually a great exercise for anyone looking to gain upper body strength, core stability, and a strong grip. Bench Press Safety…
5 Ways to Stay Active in the Winter Do 4:30 sunsets and flurries in the forecast have you feeling blue? Feeling like you should sit less and exercise more? Here are 5 fun ways to stay active this winter: Outdoor Winter Activities There are many opportunities in Metro Vancouver for getting active outside and making the most of the…
Over the summer, you may have noticed a lot more frisbees flying around your local park or playing field. In recent years, Ultimate Frisbee has become increasingly popular in North America, with leagues that cater to players of all skill levels, from people who have never touched a frisbee in their life to national-level athletes. As a non-contact sport…
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