Osteoarthritis is an inevitable consequence of getting older: It is commonly thought that osteoarthritis is due to wear and tear as we age – but this isn’t inevitable and is far from the full story. There are several factors thought …
Injuries happen, no matter how hard we try to avoid them. Maybe it was during a workout, reaching for something, getting out of the car, or wrestling with the kids. Now you’re achy, sore, maybe a bit painful and you’re …
What is padel shoulder? Playing padel is hard on the shoulders. Similar to swimming, the repeated reaching above one’s head can result in what we call “padel shoulder” ( also refered to as Swimmer’s shoulder). Padel shoulder is used to …
Although there are many situations where acupuncture / dry needling (DN) can help your muscle and joint injuries, in this content we will specifically discuss 3 reasons to try DN for low back pain. If you’re experiencing low back pain, …
Dry needling can help reduce pain and soreness. If you’re fine with thin, sterile needles that don’t involve much, if any, pain, you might consider this therapeutic technique if your herapist recommends it. A specially trained therapist uses a thin …
What is Reverse Spine Angle ? A Reverse Spine Angle is defined as any excessive upper body backward bend (trunk leaning towards the target) or excessive left lateral upper body bend (for a right-handed player) during the backswing. This swing …
Low back pain is one of the most common complaints we see here at Elite Performance Therapy and is suffered by thousands of adults each year. While back pain can sometimes be a result of injury, the position and back …
Having recently seen several cyclists with low back pain at Elite Performance Therapy, we thought best to share some of our key preventative measures to keep your spine healthy and pain-free. Whether it’s a dull ache that sets in towards …
Pelvic pain, or lower abdominal pain that occurs between your belly button and groin, can be a normal part of life, especially during your period. However, pelvic pain that’s severe, chronic, or interferes with your day-to-day life is often a …
Prenatal massage has gained a lot of momentum over recent years and we want to explain why! Many women now want massage treatments specifically for their pregnancies even if they wouldn’t have incorporated it into their schedules before. So, why …