Treatment and Exercises for Piriformis Syndrome The piriformis is a muscle deep in the buttock that helps to externally rotate your hip. The piriformis can become tight for many reasons. Excessive sitting, trauma or repetitive movements like running can cause the...
85% of the population will experience an acute episode of lower back pain at one point in their lives. There are many causes of lower back pain. In this article we will go over the top 5 causes of lower back pain and how to treat them. 1) Lower Back Muscle or...
While many of us are gearing up to run Ottawa Race Weekend, it’s common to see an influx or running injuries at the clinic as runner’s increase their mileage. We’ve all been there, that little tweak in the knee as finish your run, that ache in your heel that...
We’ve all been guilty of bad posture at some point or another. Our friends and relatives are often commenting that we should “sit up straight” or “stop slouching”. Take a look around and you’ll find most people with their heads tilted down while gazing into their...
Do you ever fall asleep in front of your TV or Laptop? Do you use your phone in bed before you fall asleep? Do you wake up feeling unrested? Most of us are guilty of at least some of these habits. Getting enough high quality sleep is essential to our recovery (both...
