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…

As another year comes to a close, it’s time to get the most of your benefits! At PhysioNow, this is a busy time for our clinic and we encourage all of our patients to take advantage and get the care they need. If you’re like most Canadians, your extended health care benefits reset at the end of the year. Maybe you’ve told yourself you’ll book that physiotherapy session “next week,” or you’ve been meaning to replace those worn-out orthotics but keep putting it off. The truth is, those benefits are there for a reason, to help you stay healthy, pain-free,…

Are you getting headaches from a stiff neck? Cervicogenic headaches (CGH) are a common but often misunderstood type of headache. Unlike typical tension or migraine headaches, CGHs originate from issues in the cervical spine (the neck) and affect the upper part of the body, including the head. As physiotherapists, we play a key role in identifying, diagnosing, and treating these headaches. In this case, treating the neck is the key to alleviating cervicogenic headaches. What are cervicogenic headaches? A cervicogenic headache is a secondary headache, meaning it’s a symptom of an underlying issue rather than a condition on its own.…

Now that the hottest days are behind us, running outdoors is possible again. If you’re a runner, whether casual or marathoner, your feet are your most valuable training partners. Namely, they take the full impact of every stride, supporting several times your body weight with each step. But when your feet start to ache or feel tight, it can throw off your training and may be the precursor to an injury. The good news? With a few smart habits and guidance from a physiotherapist at PhysioNow, you can keep your feet ready to go the distance. Find out how to do foot care for runners! Why does foot care for runners matter? Running is repetitive and high impact by nature. Unfortunately, repetitive tasks are where our bodies tend to struggle. Over time, even small imbalances in running gait, strength, flexibility, or footwear can build up stress on the feet and…

Preventative care is emerging in the health world as a bigger and bigger area of interest. Historically, our care system has been reactive, after the injury or illness, after someone feels pain, or after they have issues with mobility. For example, surgeries are becoming extremely common, and there is still a misconception that things like arthritis and surgery are inevitable. While it is true that in some cases, especially after traumatic accidents, surgery can be unavoidable and lifesaving, there are other considerations. To name a few, surgery can be invasive, expensive, puts burden on the health care system, and also…

Most of us don’t think twice about our feet until they start to hurt. Yet our feet work harder than almost any other part of the body. Everyday, they carry our weight from the moment we get out of bed to the second we crawl back in at night. They let us walk, run, balance, jump, and absorb high forces with every step. Ultimately, it’s no wonder foot injuries are among the most common problems we see at PhysioNow. If you’re dealing with sore heels, painful arches, a sprained ankle, or more, you’re definitely not alone. Let’s take a closer…

ACL REHAB is very important for you to get back to your normal life! Injuries, even minor ones, can lead to pain, inflammation, instability and a risk of further harm. What is the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)? The ACL is a very important ligament in your knee that prevents your tibia (shin bone) from moving too far away from your femur (thigh bone). This ligament is used extensively in all our daily movements including walking and standing. During sports, it must withstand huge amounts of forces during acceleration, deceleration, cutting, pivoting, jumping, and more! As a result, it is crucial…