How Physical Therapy Can Help You Get A Good Night’s Sleep
Inadequate sleep is rapidly becoming a common problem in the modern society. It is affecting individuals of all age groups. The major causes of lack of sleep are stress and social activities. These include work pressure, family obligations, uneven working hours and in some cases, excessive travel. If not taken care of, sleep deprivation weakens the immune system of our body, and in the long run, it can lead to heart diseases and diabetes. According to a recent survey by The Canadian Sleep Review, almost 45% Canadians have reported feeling uneasy due to lack of sleep, and 60% have admitted that
All You Need To Know About Getting A Postnatal Massage
Pregnancy is one of the beautiful times for every new or experienced mother. But pregnancy is often accompanied by a lot of blues, problems, and pains. Delivery is considered to be the most painful one among these problems. The pain a mother has to suffer is unavoidable in every delivery, even if it is a Caesarean one. However, the pain and postnatal problems can be solved quickly with the help of postnatal massage therapy in Calgary. What Is A PostNatal Massage? A postnatal massage involves a full body massage of a new mother after delivery. The massage is given by a professional
How Physiotherapy Can Help With Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease (PD) can be a frustrating condition for patients as it severely hampers motor skills. Patients are forced to move slowly and the “automated” involuntary responses seem to go awry – missing the mark every time. Parkinson’s patients can easily go from struggling with moving around their homes to taking charge of activities like driving and shopping with the help of physical therapy. Physical therapy not only relieves patients of physical symptoms such as stiffness, pain, weakness, balance and depth perception but also fosters the confidence to reclaim their lives. What is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disease that involves the
Best Exercises To Ease That Hip Pain
Hip pain has become, sort of, a common health issue not only amongst the older generation, but also the relatively younger lot. There are various causes of hip pain such as osteoarthritis of the hip joint, sciatica nerve impingement, poor posture, obesity, stress fractures and bursitis in the buttocks, groin region or side of the hips. The best way to deal with hip pain is to strengthen the hip joint and supporting muscles, while also making it more flexible. Here are a few simple and effective exercises that can be performed at the gym or at home for pain relief. Gym Exercises Exercising
Physical Therapy & Exercise Therapy For Back Muscle Strain
A sharp pain in the back which occurs while lifting a heavy object or over stretching is a clear symptom of a strained back muscle. A muscle strain is an injury caused due to partial or complete tear of a muscle or its tendon by over exertion or stretching beyond its normal range. The muscle pull leads to soreness and swelling in the region in and around the torn muscle, impairing mobility. A back muscle pull generally is observed in the lower back called as lumbar strain. Physical Therapy Exercises Physical therapy along with exercise therapy for back pain is very important