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Going In The Right Direction With Back Pain
Back pain is an all-too-familiar woe that many of us experience at some point in our lives. It tends to start being an issue in our twenties, peaks in our forties, and thankfully, becomes less of a bother as we age. However, the journey through back pain can be...
Jaw Snapping and Popping: When to Worry and When to Relax
Have you ever experienced a snapping or popping sensation in your jaw when you open your mouth? It's a common concern that many people bring to our attention at North 49. The good news is, in most cases, this phenomenon is harmless. This is particularly so if it's not...
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,...
Sports Related Concussion: 3 Updates Worth Noting from the Latest Consensus Guidelines
After months of anticipation the release of the consensus statement on concussion in sport from the 6th International Conference on Concussion in Sport came out in a 2023 edition of the British Journal of Sports Medicine. This document compiled the latest research and...
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...