One of the most common complaints I hear, whether from an active or sedentary person, is a feeling of tightness in joints or muscle stiffness, especially in the morning or after sitting for a long time. Where does that feeling come from? Is it normal? And what can we do about it? The first thing […]
Chronic back pain can be debilitating, there’s no other way to say it. It can affect your entire life- stop you from doing activities you enjoy; alter your social life and your relationships; and affect your mental health, among many other things. Usually, it involves years of suffering, frustration, anger, hopelessness, fear, and more. Nearly […]
Pregnancy is a special time when your body goes through tremendous changes, growing a little person. It is a time when you need and deserve extra care. Unfortunately, some doctors are not supportive of physiotherapy during pregnancy. I think it is a common theme that pregnancy is just looked at as a temporary state and […]
As a physiotherapist, I understand the importance of staying active and maintaining a healthy lifestyle during your pregnancy journey. Exercise During Pregnancy can bring numerous benefits to both you and your baby, but it’s essential to do it safely and appropriately for each stage of your pregnancy. In this blog, we’ll explore the benefits of […]
At Joint Space, our pelvic health physiotherapist specializes in female pelvic health, but both men and children can get help from a pelvic health physiotherapist. A pelvic floor physiotherapist is specialized in treating conditions related to the pelvic floor. It is an area that many may feel a bit ashamed to talk about because let’s […]
Shoulder joint pain is a common problem that affects people of all ages and backgrounds. If you have experienced shoulder pain before, you KNOW how frustrating it can be when you want to do simple tasks such as lifting your arm to reach for a coffee mug! But what people don’t realize is that your […]
