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Effects of Lighting A Cigarette Immediate 20 minutes Eight to forty-eight hours This is just the beginning of a long, frustrating, unhappy and unhealthy road. Quit smoking now! Sign up for our smoking cessation program.

Dry Needling A treatment method frequently used by physiotherapists for tendonitis is dry needling. The practitioner carefully inserts a hair-thin needle into the muscle, and then removes it; this produces a stimulative effect inside the muscle which is similar to acupuncture. However, it differs as the needles are not left in your skin. The muscle

Physio and headaches Whether you know it as a stress headache or a tension headache, that vise-like feeling along your forehead can be excruciating. In fact, it just may have you gobbling prescription and OTC medications like candy. But if you’re suffering from frequent bouts of these stress headaches, overdoing it on meds can lead

The Life-Changing Benefits of Osteopathy Tired of taking pills to get rid of pain? Want to be able to move freely and enjoy better health? In this case, osteopathy might be the answer. The practice of osteopathy uses a holistic approach to healthcare and pain relief. It emphasizes the physical manipulation of muscles and bones,

Don’t let neck and shoulder pain get you down. Understanding the best places to massage for shoulder pain is key to understanding how effective this treatment is.  Here are the parts of the shoulder our massage therapist, Phil will pay close attention to: Upper Trapezius: The upper trapezius is located at the base of your neck. It often

What is that popping sound when I see my chiropractor? One of the most common questions a chiropractor is asked is – “what is that cracking noise when I get adjusted?”   Some people can even be concerned, they often wonder if anything is breaking.   No nothing is getting damaged! The noise that you

The desire and need for smoking are mental. Why else would we relapse a month, a year, or even a decade after our bodies are nicotine-free? For the same reasons we smoked. Those reasons are all mental, not physical, such as enjoying smoking, relieving our stress, and believing cigarettes are a friend. We relapse when

If you’re looking to improve mobility and strength, why not book an appointment with our physiotherapist, Leon? Get back to normal – whatever your normal is!

When you walk, run or jump and your feet meet the ground, the actual force applied to the joints of your feet, legs and spine is equivalent to several times your weight. Over time, the wear and tear on the body’s joints can cause pain and soreness, especially for individuals who are overweight, often walk