In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it's common for people to find outlets for their stress and tension. Unfortunately, some individuals unknowingly channel their stress into a harmful habit –...
Headacahes Articles
Blue Light Blocking Glasses for Concussion & Migraine: Unraveling the Evidence
As a physiotherapist, the decision to use a particular treatment often rests on a delicate balance between using something as there is strong research behind it or not. This holds true with the use...
Neck and Back Pain – Does Staying Active Help or Hurt?
Neck and back pain go back as far as recorded history. Interesting thought that despite advances in health care they continue to remain common complaints. In the past, treatment has been mainly...
What Is The 5 Minute Cover Test?
Did you know that dizziness, headaches, and pain in the sinus region can be due to a binocular vision dysfunction (BVD)? There are several tests we can use to assess for this, but let's review one...
Can Migraines Cause Dizziness?
Have you ever had headaches or dizziness impact your quality of life? With vestibular migraines individuals can unfortunately have a recurring problem with both. What are Vestibular Migraines? A...
How to Make Your Workstation a Safe Place
Due to COVID, many individuals are now working from home and although working from home has its advantages, it has its disadvantages; one of those disadvantages is the possible neck, back and/or...
Cervicogenic Headaches: What Are They & How to Treat
Dealing with symptoms of cervicogenic headaches (CGH) can leave a person feeling hopeless as they suffer through the pain. It can also cause them to misdiagnose their symptoms and go overboard on...
“Back to the Basics” with Concussions
Over the past decade, there has been a significant increase in research published regarding concussions. This information has allowed care providers to better understand the pathophysiology and...
Headaches & Migraines: How Physiotherapy Can Help
Headaches are a common problem that can seriously slow you down. Physiotherapy may be able to help with your headaches and/or migraines. Our strategy is to examine the reasons for your headaches and...