Simple Tips to Improve Your Sleep Quality Getting enough high-quality sleep is crucial for your physical and mental wellbeing. Unfortunately, many people struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep through the night. If you’re looking to improve your sleep, try implementing these tips to improve your sleep: Stick to a Consistent Sleep Schedule Go to bed and wake up at…
The Importance of a Multidisciplinary Approach to Recovery In the journey to recovery, whether from an injury, illness, or chronic condition, one size does not fit all. A multidisciplinary approach—where professionals from various disciplines work together to create a comprehensive recovery plan—has proven to be highly effective. This method addresses the multifaceted needs of individuals, ensuring that every aspect of…
The Power of Strength and Conditioning: Elevate Your Fitness and Well-Being Strength and conditioning is more than just lifting weights or running sprints—it’s a comprehensive approach to enhancing physical performance, preventing injuries, and improving overall well-being. Whether you’re an athlete looking to gain a competitive edge or someone simply wanting to stay healthy and fit, incorporating strength and conditioning into…
Desk Set Up Tips The body isn’t meant to be in one single “best posture.” We were made to move. That being said, sometimes our job requirements limit our ability to take frequent breaks. A proper work from home or office desk set up can help mitigate undesirable muscular tightness or soreness. Things that often need to be addressed:…
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…
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,…
Now, more than ever, working from home has become the norm! We are committed to helping our patients maintain a healthy work-life balance with minimal impact on their posture and overall spinal health since ergonomics at home may not be the most ideal. Sitting for long hours with poor posture can stress your musculoskeletal system (your muscles, joints and spine);…
Cycling is one of the fastest growing sports in Canada, especially here on the West Coast. It is accessible to a large age range and body type, and compared to another popular form of exercise, running, cycling is not as hard on weight-bearing joints. With cycling increasing as a form of commuting (thanks also to bike lanes that enable safer…
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