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First-Time Acupuncture? Here’s What You Should Know

August 27 | 2025
Posted by Sharon Tierney

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If you’ve been searching for pain and anxiety relief, you may have come across acupuncture treatment in your search. We are pleased to announce that PhysioNow offers acupuncture services in Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington and Etobicoke. More people are turning to acupuncture to help manage pain, reduce stress, and support their overall well-being. At our physiotherapy clinic, all acupuncture treatments are provided by licensed physiotherapists so you get a blend of traditional techniques with modern, evidence-based care. Whether you’re curious about acupuncture for pain relief or wondering how it might help with anxiety, read on to find out everything you need…

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Mobility vs Flexibility: Why You Need Both for a Healthier, Happier Body

August 22 | 2025
Posted by Sharon Tierney

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When most people think about movement, the first thing that comes to mind is flexibility—how far you can stretch or reach. But there’s another equally important piece of the puzzle: mobility, and this is often the neglected one. While the two terms often get mixed up, they’re not the same thing. And understanding the difference can change the way you move and exercise. First, we’ll start by defining the two terms and how they come into play in your daily life. Next, we’ll describe general training principles for improving both, and where to find help if you’re struggling with poor…

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The Benefits of Seeing a Registered Massage Therapist in Burlington

August 13 | 2025
Posted by Sharon Tierney

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Whether you’re dealing with stubborn back pain, constant stress, or that nagging tension in your neck, massage therapy can offer relief. If you’ve ever searched for a “massage therapy clinic near me” in Burlington, you’ve probably come across many listings. But not just any massage will do, seeing a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) ensures you’re getting safe, professional care from someone trained to treat your unique needs. What makes an RMT different? Registered Massage Therapists are highly regulated in Ontario under the College In Ontario, Registered Massage Therapists are regulated healthcare professionals with a protected title. To earn the RMT…

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Prevent Back Injuries: How to Lift Safely

August 06 | 2025
Posted by Sharon Tierney

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Back injuries are one of the most common workplace complaints, especially in jobs that involve lifting, moving, or carrying heavy objects. Prevention of back injuries and being proactive can help reduce workplace stress, missed hours, and healthcare costs. While the human spine is incredibly strong and flexible, improper lifting techniques combined with repetitive strain can lead to painful conditions. This includes muscle strains, herniated discs, or even chronic lower back pain. Why do back injuries happen during lifting? Back injuries typically occur when: You lift with poor posture (rounded back or twisted spine) The load is too heavy or awkwardly…

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Stress and Burnout: Why More People Are Turning to RMTs in Mississauga

July 31 | 2025
Posted by Sharon Tierney

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Life feeling heavier lately? Let’s be honest—life is a lot lately. Many of us are working overtime, answering emails after hours, and trying to stay on top of everything from family responsibilities to the news cycle. Add in financial stresses, a lack of downtime, and the pressure to be constantly productive, and it’s no surprise that burnout is more common than ever. More people in Mississauga are realizing the importance of slow downing, resetting, and taking time for themselves. As health care professionals, we fully encourage prioritizing self care. That’s where massage therapy in Mississauga comes in. Specifically, Registered Massage…

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Why Your Sports Injury Isn’t Healing: Common Rehab Mistakes

July 23 | 2025
Posted by Sharon Tierney

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Oftentimes, after a sports injury, especially if its minor, you might try for a couple days or weeks to see if it heals by itself. You may do some research online, try some exercises from a video, and take it easy for a while. Does this sound like you? Unfortunately, with this method, you may feel like you are not recovering, or your pain/injury is still stopping you from doing the activities you want. It’s frustrating, but in most of the cases, the issue is not what you’re doing but how you’re doing it. In physiotherapy, the ultimate goal is…

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Top Causes of Shoulder Pain in Adults Over 40 & How Physiotherapy Can Help

July 16 | 2025
Posted by Sharon Tierney

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Shoulder pain is one of the most common reasons adults over 40 seek treatment at our clinics. Whether it’s that persistent dull ache while lifting your arm, a sharp pain when reaching overhead, or stiffness when trying to sleep, shoulder pain can significantly disrupt your daily life. At our clinic, we often see patients who don’t realize how much shoulder physiotherapy can help—both to relieve pain and prevent long-term issues. Usually, people will come in for help once it starts to affect their sports and physical activity, or when they can no longer perform every day tasks like reaching a…

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Balance is for Everyone: How to Prevent Falls at Any Age

July 09 | 2025
Posted by Sharon Tierney

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When we hear the word “falls,” we often connect it with an older generation.  While it is true that with increasing age the risk of falls also rises, it is a risk that can affect a person from any age group. Starting from childhood to young adulthood, from an athletic to or weekend warrior population.  At our clinic, we consider balance training an integral part of every treatment, whether it is geared towards performance improvement, prevention, or rehabilitation. No matter which age or activity level group you belong to, good balance is important to injury prevention, stability, and confidence in…

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Do You Play Pickleball? How Physiotherapy Can Help You Stay Injury-Free

July 01 | 2025
Posted by Sharon Tierney

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Pickleball has exploded in popularity in the last couple of years across North America, with outdoor courts and racquet clubs popping up everywhere. The appeal is obvious as a fun, competitive or casual, social sport that can accommodate all ages and fitness levels. Whether you’re previous athlete or just trying for the first time, the greatest draw of pickleball is it’s accessibility. As Physiotherapists, we have also encountered a lot more pickleball-induced injuries recently. In this blog we’ll discuss the most common ones we see and a couple of tips to help you stay injury free this summer! What are…

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Physiotherapy Tips to Stay Active & Injury-Free This Summer

June 24 | 2025
Posted by Sharon Tierney

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Summer is finally here and it’s the season where people start to get a lot more active. As physiotherapists, we love to see people getting back to their sports whether its hiking, biking, running marathons, playing sports, or more! However, as people get back into the swing of things, we unfortunately see a rise in injuries around this time as well. Usually, we see a lot of overuse injuries, or strains and sprains, as people push their bodies just the slightest bit too quickly. To help combat this trend, PhysioNow has prepared a list of the best physiotherapy tips to…

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