Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide, particularly those who perform repetitive hand movements. It occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the palm of the hand, becomes compressed at the wrist. This can result in numbness, tingling, weakness, and pain. Ultimately, these can affect your ability to perform daily tasks including grasping, eating, typing and more. Where is the carpal tunnel? The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway located on the palm side of your wrist, surrounded by bones and ligaments. Within this tunnel, several tendons and the…

Unfortunately, Tech Neck, or neck and shoulder pain due to devices, have quietly become one of the most common complaints we see in our PhysioNow clinics today. With the rise of remote work, longer hours on laptops, back-to-back virtual meetings, and constant phone use, many people are experiencing a new kind of discomfort known as Tech Neck. This condition is more than just stiffness, it affects posture, sleep, concentration, and overall well-being. What is tech neck? Tech Neck describes pain and tightness caused by prolonged screen time in everyday life. The human body is not designed to spend hours leaning…

What is a distal humerus fracture? A distal humerus fracture is a break near the elbow end of the upper arm bone (the humerus). It is one of the more complex types of broken arm injuries because it affects the elbow joint, which is a highly mobile and delicate structure. When this area fractures, it often involves the joint surface, making the injury more complicated than a mid-shaft arm fracture. Fractures can range from simple cracks to severe, multi-fragment breaks, and this will affect healing time and the need for surgical treatment. Recovery from a humerus fracture requires proper fracture…

Have you ever felt like the room is spinning after you roll over in bed, look up at a shelf, or bend forward? It may feel like the world is moving around you even though you are still, and this is called vertigo. One of the most common causes is a condition called Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). The good news: BPPV is not dangerous and is very treatable with vestibular physiotherapy. At PhysioNow, we help treat many cases of this condition, often within just a couple of sessions! How does BPPV occur? On the very right side are the…