by North 49 Physiotherapy | Sep 12, 2025 | back, Exercise, Physiotherapy, Services
In our last blog, we explained what sciatica is and how it feels different from other types of back pain. To quickly review: With sciatica, pain starts in the back and travels into the leg, and the leg pain is usually worse than the back pain. If your back pain is...
by North 49 Physiotherapy | Sep 5, 2025 | back, Physiotherapy, sports
If you’ve ever heard someone say, “I’ve got sciatica,” they are talking about a type of pain that comes from irritation of the sciatic nerve. Sciatica is different from regular back pain. If you truly have sciatica, the pain that travels down your leg is usually worse...
by North 49 Physiotherapy | Sep 1, 2025 | Balance and Dizziness, dizziness, Physiotherapy, Vestibular Therapy
Have you ever spun around quickly and then felt like the room was still moving when you stopped? That sensation comes from your inner ear, or vestibular system, which plays a key role in balance and motion perception. When this system sends confusing signals, it can...
by North 49 Physiotherapy | Jul 18, 2025 | Exercise, Kinesiology, Kinesiology/Exercise Therapy, Uncategorized
Menopause is a natural stage in a woman’s life, marking the end of menstrual cycles and fertility. But the transition—commonly referred to as perimenopause (pre-menopause) and post-menopause—can bring with it a wave of physical and emotional changes that affect...
by North 49 Physiotherapy | Jul 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
Understanding Torticollis and Plagiocephaly: What They Are and How Physical Therapy Can Help Parents often hear unfamiliar medical terms during their child’s early years. Two of the more common conditions affecting infants are torticollis and plagiocephaly. While...
