Since people started sheltering-in-place because of COVID-19, we’ve heard from many clients that they’re experiencing more back problems accompanied by pain. We can think of plenty of reasons why you may be struggling a stiffer-than-usual back. The good news is, understanding the root cause of this issue can help you get “back” on top […]
A lady emailed the clinic the other day and asked: “I get low back pain during sit-ups. Am I doing something wrong, or should I avoid them?” Great question! I’m glad this lady asked because this time of year, as people begin to prepare for the winter months, we see a big rise in
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Feel pain when you walk, get out of bed, exercise, and go about your day? You may have muscle imbalances (and it’s probably not what you think!) Here at PhysioFit Physical Therapy & Wellness, we help people daily with lower back pain, neck pain, shoulder, and knee pain… and it’s safe to say that imbalances
Back Pain Is Caused By Your Hips?! Knee Pain From Your Ankles?! Read More »
Our bodies can make lots of weird noises, but it is particularly disconcerting to hear “popping” sounds coming from our joints or bones. If you have been experiencing a popping or snapping sensation in your hip when walking, rising from a chair or bed, or doing certain stretches, you may have what is commonly known
Physical therapy can help with most fractures, but it is especially important if you have suffered a fracture of the femur, which runs from the hip to the knee. This incredibly strong bone typically requires significant force or direct trauma to break. A femoral fracture often requires surgery to place the bones back into position.
We are a country of workaholic couch potatoes. No matter how good our intentions, the sad fact is that many of us work 9-to-5 office jobs, sitting in a chair (and often sitting with terrible posture), hunched over a computer for the majority of the day. In addition to those myriad problems related to this
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In response to a question from a client about his concern about Sciatica. “If I’ve got back pain — Why am I getting a shooting pain down the back of my leg?”. This is a very common symptom we see at PhysioFit. In fact, at least 5 people walk, (or hobble in with sever pain
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“Why can’t I sleep?” That’s a question I was asked the other day by a patient suffering from back pain. At first, the obvious reason why would be the back pain, right? Well, even though back pain does get in the way of having a good nights sleep – this particular patient went on to
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Had this question asked in my clinic this week that I wanted to share with you (It’s a common question I often get asked about posture)… ‘Kim, I’ve recently had Repetitive Strain Injury from work and although I’ve been given a wrist rest for when I’m on the computer, I still seem to suffer from
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Most people have their holiday parties booked very soon (if they haven’t already had them), and here’s something that might help you out. For most of us, the holidays are supposed to be a time of happiness and enjoying family but the days that follow can be filled with physical pain. Most common we
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I wanted to answer a common question I get asked about being stiff which we get asked regularly by clients at PhysioFit: “Kim, do you have any advice for someone like me who isn’t in a lot of pain? I’m just incredibly stiff when I wake up on a morning, and I feel it throughout
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