Yes, improper breathing can indeed affect neck tension. To understand this statement we have to appreciate the anatomy of the lungs. The lungs are shaped like an elongated triangle….apical shaped at the top and wider base at the bottom. This means that more air could be held at the bottom of the lungs and less…
DetailsStretching does not improved flexibility immediately. You have to continue to stretch regularly to increase your stretch tolerance. Studies have shown that there is no significant difference between stretching for 15 seconds, 30 seconds or 45 seconds. Also, there does not appear to any significant difference between stretching 1 time or 3 times. Therefore, the…
DetailsIf you have swelling to legs, elevating the leg helps to reduce swelling. Must elevate at least “2 feet” above heart level for it to be effective.
Best not to rush an injury….you may regret aggravating it and making it worst. Recover and rehab the injury the right way. Typical sprains and strains take 4-6 weeks (longer for more severe conditions). Upper body fractures take 8-10 weeks to solidify. Lower body fractures take 10-12 weeks to solidify. Not sure, if you are…
DetailsI began seeing Kenny as the result of a neck injury I sustained and was unable to resolve through various other therapeutic methods. At the time, the pain and discomfort I was experiencing, and the extended length of time that I had been dealing with it, led me to believe that the injury was permanent.…
DetailsPhysiotherapists recognize inactivity as a growing and reversible problem. One-third of youth and adults in Canada have one or more chronic health conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, cancer and heart disease. Obesity is also noteworthy in this context. Some 23% of Canadian adults are clinically obese and 59% overweight. Among youth, obesity rates are rising…
DetailsLearning How to Decrease Pain and Improve Your Function 1. Ask your physiotherapist to provide you with education about pain science and pain management 2. Practice relaxation, breathing exercises and body awareness exercises every day. Work with your physiotherapist to bring these techniques into your exercises and daily activities. 3. Understand that pain does not have…
DetailsPhysiotherapists advise the following tips when selecting and using backpacks to avoid back and arm injury: Backpacks should have the following features: Made of lightweight materials, like canvas, to reduce the weight, and have lots of storage compartments to balance the weight of the contents throughout the entire pack. Place larger flat items closest to…
DetailsPhysiotherapists are seeing an increase in electronic injuries, and the aches and pains that come from sitting at a computer for long periods of time. Physiotherapists offer these guidelines for computer: Stretch – Include regular stretching into your work routine. Every 20 to 60 minutes, do three or four stretches – for hands, shoulders, neck…
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