In a world where we have a wealth of information available at our fingertips, it can be hard to know what is real and what is just gossip. This is true for many things in Physiotherapy as well, and a lot of what we do in clinic is educating our patients on what the science actually says. Today we’ll go over 5 common things we hear from our patients, and what the truth actually is! Hopefully, you can use this information to make more informed choices about your health. Physiotherapy Myth 1: Physiotherapy is going to be really painful The…

Is joint pain connected to the weather? Many people are surprised when their knees ache before it rains, or when their back feels tight on cold mornings. At PhysioNow, we hear these concerns every single week, especially during seasonal transitions in Canada. Us Canadians know just how our weather can swing back and forth. While some people assume it’s “just age” or “just arthritis,” the truth is more complex: Weather changes can genuinely influence your joints, muscles, and nervous system. Importantly, this does not mean your joints are damaged. Rather, it means your body is reacting to subtle environmental changes,…

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory disorder that can affect multiple joints, usually on both sides simultaneously. In other words, if it affects your wrists, it would likely be both, not just one. RA is an autoimmune disorder. Essentially, a flare up is when your immune system starts to attack your own body’s tissues. Ultimately, it has systemic (body-wide) effects and can damage your skin, lungs, heart and blood vessels in some cases.  RA mainly damages the lining of your joints causing large amounts of pain and swelling that can eventually result in joint line erosion and deformities. In most…