Combat Stress: Physiotherapy, Massage Therapy, and Acupuncture
The first week of every November, the world recognizes one of the most important factors in overall health and wellbeing: STRESS! If you read the word STRESS and then began to notice all the pains and aches in your body, there’s a reason for that. Stress is both a...
Prevent Back Pain When Raking Leaves
When the end of summer arrives and the leaves begin to fall, homeowners are faced with the task of raking the fallen leaves. Patients who come in for Physiotherapy in Waterloo are often curious as to how they can prevent back pain when raking leaves. The LiveWell...
Concussion Management Treatment Advice
Concussions are one of the most serious injuries Physiotherapists at LiveWell Health and Physiotherapy help treat. A concussion occurs when the brain suffers a traumatic injury after it is shaken extremely hard. The brain is meant to stay in its position to support...
Does My Child Need Custom Orthotics?
September and October are the months for back-to-school shopping. The usual suspects on the shopping list: clothes, school supplies and classroom appropriate shoes. As your child’s feet grow you may find yourself on a few shopping trips for shoes. During the...
Maximizing Sport Performance Through Kinesiology
Many of you have probably heard the term “kinesiology” thrown around, whether it be in the sports or rehabilitation fields but you may be wondering what exactly it is and how you can benefit from this. By definition, Kinesiology is the scientific study of...
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Office Woes and Gamer Noes!
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is one of the most common wrist and hand injuries today. We see this injury in office workers, gamers and students alike because of their posture while being at the computer. Here’s what to look out for and how to get pain treatment for CTS....
Acupuncture For Lower Back Pain Treatment
Acupuncture can be used to treat a variety of health concerns including lower back pain and general back pain. Acupuncture uses pressure points for pain treatment in that stems from muscle strains and sprains, a lack of blood flow or a lack of endorphins, and uses...
Home Physiotherapy Exercises for Lower Back Pain
Patients who go to Rehab Centres for Physiotherapy seek treatment that aids their recovery in the short term for immediate relief, and in the long-term for sustainable relief. Physiotherapy treats a variety of injuries, immune diseases, post-surgical recoveries,...