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What is vertigo, and how is it treated?
It comes out of nowhere. The earth around you seems to tilt and sway and you feel like you might fall. Your stomach lurches. The lyrics from the the 1969 hit song by Tommy Roe aptly describe your state: “Dizzy, my head is spinning. Like a whirlpool it never ends..."...
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Sciatica: Causes, Treatment, and When to Seek Help
Sciatica, a common condition affecting many, can be a real pain – quite literally. If you've ever experienced shooting pain down your leg, you might be dealing with sciatica. In this blog post, we'll explore its causes, who it affects, and when it's crucial to seek...
Dry Needling: Who Benefits and Who Should Avoid It?
Dry needling is an increasingly popular therapeutic technique used to alleviate pain, improve muscle function, and enhance mobility. While it can be highly beneficial for many individuals, it's not suitable for everyone. In this blog, we'll explore who stands to...
Hip Pain – Strategies to Address Your Osteoarthritis
Hip pain is a common concern, especially as we age, and one of the leading causes is osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease, affects various joints in the body, with the hips being particularly vulnerable. As physiotherapists, we often encounter...
Arthritis: Osteoarthritis vs Rheumatoid Arthritis
Arthritis is a term that encompasses a range of joint disorders, each with its distinct characteristics and causes. Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are two common forms of arthritis that, despite sharing the term, have striking differences in their origins,...
Ringing of the Ears – Can Physiotherapy Help?
Ringing in the ears, commonly known as tinnitus, is a sensation many of us have experienced at some point. It's that persistent sound – a buzz, hum, or ringing – that seems to originate from within the ears. At North 49, we often get questions about tinnitus and if...
Fit in Fitness: Integrating Physical Activity Into Our Busy Lives
In today's face paced world finding time for activities can seem like an immense challenge. Between busy schedules, demanding workloads and commitments it can seem almost impossible to have any free time for physical activities. However, even within a routine, making...
Maximize Your New Year’s Resolutions: Expert Kinesiology Support Inside
As the year draws to a close, many of us reflect on the past and look forward to the future. New Year's resolutions often revolve around health—eating better, exercising more, shedding a few pounds, and being more active. It's a common aspiration and a worthy one at...
New Year, New Health: Beyond Resolutions – You Deserve This
As the year draws to a close and the promise of a new beginning approaches, many of us turn our attention to New Year's resolutions, often centred around health and wellness. It's a time-honored tradition, a symbolic fresh start, but one that's accompanied by a...
5 Easy Steps to Prevent Knee Pain
Knee pain is a common issue that affects people of all ages and lifestyles. Whether you're an athlete, an office worker, or a retiree, taking proactive steps to prevent knee pain can significantly improve your quality of life. In this blog, we will explore five...