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How Massage Therapy Helps with Posture & Body Alignment

Stand Straighter, Move More Easily, Look Better, and Feel More Confident Many of us may seek out massage therapy for relaxation or to alleviate sore or tight muscles. But massage can also help improve our posture, helping us to both stand up straighter and move more comfortably through the world. Proper Body Alignment Mom always…

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Promoting the role of physiotherapy in palliative care

How can physiotherapy techniques help hospice patients? Palliative care is intended to offer support, relieve pain, reduce physical symptoms, and maximize quality of life and physical functioning for someone dealing with a serious or life-threatening condition. Contrary to popular belief patients receiving palliative care do not necessarily have fatal conditions. They may also be receiving…

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How lymphatic drainage can benefit you

Lymphatic drainage: how it works and why you should try it The lymphatic system is an important part of the human body. It works by transmitting lymph fluid through the lymph nodes, which are small structures located all over your body. Lymph fluid contains white blood cells, which fight off diseases and infections. You have…

Examining a Spine for Scoliosis

The Difference Between Functional, Structural, or Idiopathic Scoliosis

The Various Symptoms and Treatment Options for Different Types of Scoliosis The spine is the body’s core structural support system. Every spine has a series of small curves that form one large curve. Scoliosis occurs when the spine curves abnormally. A spinal curve caused by scoliosis will often look like the letter ‘C’ or ‘S.’…

Chiropractor adjustment a patients spine

Finding a Chiropractor – What You Need to Know

Tips for Finding a Chiropractor That Suits Your Needs Are you struggling with finding a chiropractor? Not sure how to pick the right one? Everyone knows that chiropractors can help treat back pain, but they can actually do so much more for you than you might think. You may benefit from visiting a chiropractor if…

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What happens if scoliosis is left untreated in adults?

A curving spine can lead to many other health issues if ignored You might not even know you have scoliosis if it’s mild enough. But it’s something you should become aware of, since it can progress and further affect your health as you age, in various ways. The good news is, there are actions you…

Choosing massage therapy offers numerous benefits

The 4 types of massage therapy you can experience at EWC

Discover the many ways massage can help your body feel better Massage therapy is amazing for so many reasons! It can help with rehabilitation after an injury. It aids in relaxation and provides stress relief. It can increase your flexibility and range of motion and relieve the day-to-day aches and pains that come from sitting…

Wooden Physiotherapy Puppet

Side Effects of Physiotherapy

Here Are Some Things You Might Experience With Physio Treatment Physiotherapy is an incredibly helpful tool. It can help reduce pain, increase your range of motion, help you heal from injuries, or alleviate chronic conditions. But although its intended purpose is to make you feel better, physiotherapy treatments and exercises can have some side effects….

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Knee osteoarthritis and physiotherapy

Exploring how proper care and treatment can affect knee osteoarthritis If you suffer from knee damage or pain, everyday movements like walking, kneeling, jogging, or other day-to-day activities can cause distress, discomfort, and potentially further damage to the joint. So how do you deal with knee osteoarthritis? This article will explain what knee osteoarthritis is,…

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Tennis vs. golfer’s elbow and how physiotherapy can help

Understanding the difference between these common injuries Have you been experiencing regular pain in your forearm, elbow and wrist area and can’t quite pinpoint why or what it is? The answer could be Tennis or Golfer’s elbow. Both Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow are forms of epicondylitis, an inflammation of tendons that attach to the…