We all want to improve our posture, and most of us are aware, that poor posture results in long-term lower back pain. But too often, we get involved in one particular activity, and before we know it, we have been sitting far too long in the same poor position and as a consequence, on comes […]
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Recovery of the arm after stroke: 3 things you can do to promote recovery
Many people who I meet after stroke are frustrated by the recovery of their arm. They often tell me that they feel it was ignored when they were in a hospital. It can be difficult to regain movement and then function in your arm. Here are my top 3 things that you can do to […]
READ MORENeck Pain Treatment? Try These Simple Exercises To Stop Neck Pain
Over the years, many of us have spent a lot of time sitting, but did you know, that prolonged sitting is actually one of the main causes of neck pain? The posture we adopt for our lower back, determines the position our neck will be in. A recent study revealed the global burden that neck […]
READ MOREWorried about your stroke recovery prognosis? Here’s what you should know about post-stroke walking outcomes.
Determining stroke recovery can be challenging. Two areas I am commonly asked about by people after stroke are the recovery of walking and arm function. In this week’s blog, I would like to focus on the recovery of walking. There is a lot of research to guide health professionals in their recommendations about post-stroke walking […]
READ MOREThree Small Things That Can Be Having A Big Impact On Your Lower Back Pain
Quite a few patients have been coming to see me in the last couple of weeks with low back pain. They often say, “Nick should I do this exercise, or should I take these painkillers or what’s the best stretch to relieve my back pain? So, Instead of me talking about the most common exercise to […]
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