Although many of us try to ignore aches and pains, having these sensations in your big toe can be concerning when they interfere with your ability to do basic activities like walk or take the stairs. You’ve heard of gout before, and your big toe hurts, so is that what’s causing your pain? Did you know that there are …
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Today we’re focusing on another team member from Highgate Health. Melina Lake brings such energy and excitement to her answers that we’re sure you’ll love getting to know her and what it’s like to be a practicing registered massage therapist in beautiful Burnaby B.C. too! Name: Melina Lake Education: RMT 3000 hour Diploma from West Coast College of Massage Therapy, Bachelor …
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Today we’re focusing on one of our amazing team members, Daniel Linaric. Whether you’re a recent graduate that’s just starting out, a long-time practitioner, or even a patient, we’re sure you’ll love getting to know what it’s like to be a practicing registered massage therapist in beautiful Burnaby B.C., enjoy! Name: Daniel Linaric, RMT Education: West Coast College of Massage Therapy …
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You never realize how much you use your jaw throughout the day—yawning, eating, talking—until simple movements in the joint cause you pain. Then, it’s all you can think about. You may be experiencing TMJ disorder, the most common cause of facial pain. The fastest way to manage and eliminate that pain is to first know what it is, why …
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Learn About IFC and Its Potential Benefits You may have heard that physical therapy routines can include electrical stimulation treatment, but did you know that a wide variety of these treatments exist? The most well-known method is TENS, or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, but there is a stronger, deeper-penetrating method called IFC, or inferential current therapy. What is Interferential Current …
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Whether you’re searching online or in a clinic for pain solutions, experts can throw around a lot of unfamiliar words. It’s enough to seem like your journey to recovery will happen in a foreign language you don’t understand. Take “myofascial release,” for example—a common type of therapy for a broad range of pain conditions. Before you start wondering how …
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Learn About Potential Causes & Treatments Have you noticed that lately, your knee gives out when climbing up and down stairs, walking on uneven surfaces, or shifting your body weight from one leg to the other? Are everyday movements becoming difficult or painful, accompanied by the feeling that your knee is unstable or locking when moving? Do you have swelling …
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Learn Why, What to Do And When to Call a Doctor So, you gave acupuncture a whirl and are feeling relief. But, shortly after your treatment, you discovered a bruise in the treatment area. Naturally, you want to know: is this normal? Adverse side effects of acupuncture, such as slight bruising, are rare (a British Medical Journal survey shows 1 …
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Studies suggest that 85% of working Canadians will experience lower back pain during their lifetime. The good news is that there’s a lot you can do from home to help ease some of that pain. All you need is some space, a yoga mat and our list of 5 Yoga Poses to Soothe Back Pain. Doing yoga at home …
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