Shoulder tendinopathies, also known as tendinitis or tendonitis, are a common condition that can cause pain and limited range of motion in the shoulder. One effective treatment option for shoulder tendinopathies is shockwave therapy, a non-invasive and safe treatment that uses high-frequency sound waves to stimulate healing and reduce pain. But why choose shockwave therapy…
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If you’ve ever suffered from an ankle sprain, you know how painful and limiting it can be. But did you know that some people continue to experience pain and instability in their ankle long after the initial injury has healed? The good news is that ankle sprains don’t have to be a lifetime problem. With…
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If you’re experiencing knee pain and hip weakness, you may be wondering which condition came first. The truth is that knee pain and hip weakness are often interrelated, and one can contribute to the other. When you walk or run, your hip muscles, including your glutes, play an important role in stabilizing your pelvis and…
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If you’re experiencing pain in the bottom of your foot, especially around the heel, it could be a sign of plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is a common condition that affects the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes. One common contributing factor to plantar fasciitis is a…
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If you’re experiencing shoulder pain or weakness, it could be a sign of a rotator cuff tear. The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint and help to keep it stable. When one or more of these tendons is torn, it can lead to pain, weakness, and limited…
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Are you tired of dealing with lower back pain? We hear you, it’s a common complaint that affects many adults. But did you know that one of the most important factors that can contribute to lower back pain is a weak core? At Barrhaven Health HUB, we believe that a strong core is essential to…
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Tendinopathy is now the preferred term to reflect the dynamic nature of tendon related pain. We are moving away from tendinitis or tendinosis. Tendinopathy is easily one of the most common conditions we see in the clinic, however there is a lot of misinformation out there. Here are some facts that are reflected in the…
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Biomedical Acupuncture is a highly effective form of therapy. It’s use is for the treatment of a multitude of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions. Biomedical Acupuncture IS NOT Traditional Acupuncture (traditional Chinese medicine) which is based on meridians. The foundation of Biomedical Acupuncture is based on neuroanatomy and modern scientific study of the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular…
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Is the pain of cupping worth the end result? The truth is, even we aren’t sure. Pain by definition can be ‘real’ or ‘perceived’ and so the answer is personal to every individual patient. That being said, we see many great things happen over the course of a treatment. It is more common to see…
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WFH – the most recent acronym to hit our everyday vocabulary, and the new era of how many of us define “work”. Can you guess what it stands for? That’s right, work from home. Wake up, roll out of bed -insert coffee- take 10 steps to the make-shift work space, sit for 6 hours or…
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