These blog posts are related to “Exercise”. Inside this section, we discuss self assessments and screens, provide useful information about common issues related to exercise pain and injuries, and what you can do to get you back out there doing what you love. Whether you are just looking for information, a real solution to fix your problem, or speciality care for exercise related pain, the team at Level4 Physio-Wellness-Performance will be able to assist you. We start with providing valuable and useful information to help you make the best decision about what the next step will be. In some cases, just getting the right information puts you on the right path to a solution. In most cases, however, getting on the phone with one of our specialists gives you the opportunity to discuss your specific problem, ask you questions to get the right answers, and then determine what you should do next. From there, you start to get the answers about what is going on and move forward to an thorough evaluation with your input on what you want to achieve. Then your plan of care can start, getting you back to doing the things you love!
We recently had a client contact our clinic last week and he asked us this… “Why do I have knee pain when I squat?” She told us she was attending her local gym frequently (4-5 days a week) for the past year, to help her lose weight. She would perform exercises like running, leg extensions,…
So you want to know how you can stop knee pain without surgery? If you’re like a lot of people over age 40, knees that have served you well for years gradually start hurting and swelling – especially once you increase your activity. They may start making cracking or popping sounds, and you may even…
We are now in December and the hustle and bustle of the holidays are alive and well. Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve actually had some of our clients starting to talk about New Year’s resolutions and trying to come up with some things that they can do. With some of our VIP Year…
Are your joints starting to feel stiff lately? Do they ache more than usual? Have you noticed any clicks and cracks coming from your knees? There are several reasons why your joint aches and pain feel worse in cold weather. If you’re struggling to put your finger on it and you’re not sure why it’s…
With holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s, no wonder it’s the most wonderful time of the year, right? I don’t know about you, but when I see a gingerbread cookie I just can’t resist having one. Okay, maybe five… I mean, what’s not to love about the festive season? Having a great meal…
Winter is coming! And it won’t be long before the temperature becomes a lot cooler and a companion to the shorter days. You’re probably feeling it already. The morning air starts to feel chilly, and before you know it, we’ll be trading our sandals, shorts, and t-shirts for wearing our winter coats, gloves, and beanies…
One of the most common issues I see in my practice of treating women after pregnancy is diastasis recti (or abdominal separation). This is a lot more common than people think. Almost 100% of women have this condition during the 3rd trimester of pregnancy. Many times, especially after multiple pregnancies, the separation does not close…
Did you know that having good flexibility can slow down aging… despite your age? Are you finding it difficult to sit on low couches, chairs, toilet or on the floor? Are you waking up every morning with a stiff back? Are your shoulders beginning to round forward?? Is putting on your socks and shoes becoming…
Your grandchildren are simultaneously your greatest joy and greatest sorrow. I often hear “I have low back pain… what should I do?” Or “how do I fix a lower back strain?” Or even, “What can I do to avoid low back pain in the future?” When I ask what happened to cause this pain, many…
Why These Are The 7 Best Core Exercises (You’re NOT Doing)… What Are The Best Core Exercises? … to Strengthen Your Back, Prevent Lower Back Pain and Keep a Healthy and Happy Spine for Life If you have lower back pain, you are not alone. About 80 percent of adults experience low back pain at…
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