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...
What is Sciatica & What Causes It?
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Pickleball Injuries: What You Need to Know and How to Prevent Them
Pickleball injuries are a common concern for players of all levels. As one of the fastest-growing sports, pickleball is fun, social, and a great workout. However, like any sport, it comes with the...
Concussion Guidelines for Healthcare Providers: What You Need to Know from the Latest Research
Whether you’re helping a professional athlete, a weekend warrior, an injured worker, or a senior who slipped at home, concussion management is part of your everyday clinical practice. If you’ve been...
Wrist Pain: Physiotherapy Treatment of Wrist Instabilities
Wrist pain can quickly disrupt your everyday routine—from lifting groceries to typing on a keyboard. One of the most common and overlooked culprits is a wrist instability and TFCC tear. This...
Lower Back Pain in Dancers – Physiotherapy Treatment
As a dancer, your body is your instrument. Every leap, extension, and pose requires strength, control, and flexibility. But when lower back pain in dancers becomes a reality, it can impact not just...
Common Climbing Injuries – Physiotherapy Treatment
Climbing is an exhilarating sport that pushes your strength, endurance, and technique. But with the physical demands it places on the upper body, it’s no surprise that common climbing injuries can...
Guardian Caps For Concussion Prevention
This fall, Guardian Caps are appearing more frequently in football, including on professional fields. As someone with experience with rugby and wakeboarding, I immediately noticed how these caps...
Physio Treatments: How Many Will I Need?
A frequently asked question at North 49 is: *“How many physio treatments will I need to see improvement for my headaches, back pain, foot pain, etc.?” While we can’t provide a one-size-fits-all...
Blisters: How to Prevent & Treat Like a Pro
Blisters might seem like a minor inconvenience, but for anyone who's ever had to power through a long day on their feet, tackle a grueling race, or even just break in a new pair of shoes, you know...