You Can Do A Lot for Yourself by Participating in PT Both Before and After Surgery! Surgery can be very painful and traumatic for the body to go through, so it’s typically only performed when there are simply no other choices available. If surgery is in the immediate future, you might have already addressed a
You Don’t Have to Live in Pain Any Longer Our bodies are made up of a complex network of muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. Your sciatic nerve is the biggest nerve you have in your body. It stretches from the lumbar spine through the buttocks region, and if there is unnecessary pressure applied to it,
Become Steady on Your Feet with the Help of Physiotherapy! Did you know that strengthening your core muscles is related to the development of better balance? It’s true! When your core muscles are good, they have a better chance of stopping you from suffering chronic lower back pain and other injuries. They can even stop
Ready to Move with Ease Once Again? If you’re having ankle pain that isn’t going away, there’s a significant chance that you’ve suffered from a strain or a sprain! People sometimes use these two terms interchangeably, but there is actually a big distinction between them. A strain is the tear or overstretching of a muscle
Did You Know Stretching Both Before and After Workouts Could Help Decrease the Risk of Injury? Do you make time to go to the gym a few times per week? If so, you should commend yourself for your efforts. But at our physiotherapy clinic, we notice an interesting trend with a lot of our active
Did You Know Physiotherapy Could Help with the Pains of Stress-Related Headaches? Can you feel it? Starting with tension in your neck or shoulders and creeping upward through the base of your skull? You may have even tried stretching and optimizing your work station, but if you are suffering from stress-related headaches, you know that
Surgery Coming Up? Physiotherapy Can Help You Get Back to Your Life Faster! Facing surgery can be a little scary. Not only are you unsure how the operation itself will go, you may not be clear about what to expect once the anesthesia has worn off. Fortunately, our physiotherapist can walk you through the precise
Did You Know Simple Nutritional Changes Could Help Combat Aches and Pains? If you have chronic pain, have you ever considered that what you put on your fork could be making your aches and pains better—or worse? Scientific evidence shows that the things we eat can influence our experience of pain—whether by alleviating an underlying
During this season of warmth and togetherness, we want to express our deepest gratitude for allowing us to be a part of your health journey. As the year draws to a close, may this Holiday Season bring you moments of joy, and may the New Year unfold with health, love, hope, and moments of peace. Here is to continuing to share in the journey of well-being in the coming year.
Merry Christmas,
Mark, Karen and the OHG Team