Orthotics are a custom medical device designed shoe insert prescribed by medical professionals. Individuals may be prescribed orthotics to help treat and alleviate leg, foot, or back pain. Custom orthotics aid in adjusting and modifying how the foot moves and functions. Additionally, orthotics are also specially designed to distribute force and align the foot, providing…
Knee pain is common amongst Canadians and can significantly hinder a patient’s mobility and comfort. As a result, it can be difficult to perform daily activities including, going to work, standing, walking, and enjoying life in general. Millions of people see a doctor for knee pain diagnostics each year for numerous reasons, whether overuse, tendinitis,…
Physiotherapy Exercises for Shoulder Pain Shoulder pain, stiffness, and discomfort are common amongst many Canadians. With it, individuals can experience restrictions in their range of motion that can keep them from performing their daily routines. Fortunately, engaging in physiotherapy treatments with a licensed and experienced medical physiotherapist in addition to performing at-home exercises for shoulder…
Can Physiotherapy Help with Back Pain? Yes, physiotherapy can help individuals who are experiencing pain and discomfort in their upper, mid, and lower back. Back pain is one of the most prevalent chronic medical conditions that approximately four out of five adults in Canada will experience at least once in their lifetime. Whether from a…
How Long Does Physiotherapy Take? A common question patients have when considering physiotherapy is how long it will take them to recover their injury. In reality, this question is difficult to answer as several variables influence a patient’s treatment journey. Before booking an appointment with one of the team members at True Life Wellness…
Physiotherapy is a rehabilitative, evidence-based practice that assists patients in reconditioning, preserving, and optimizing their strength, mobility, and well-being following an injury, illness, disability, or aging. Using a patient-centered method, physiotherapists can help individuals get back to living a more empowered lifestyle that is pain-free. At True Life Wellness and Physiotherapy, our qualified team of…
Chiropractors perform non-invasive treatments that focus on realigning the joints in your spine, neck, arms, and legs. People go to the chiropractor’s office for all sorts of reasons. Whether it’s chronic pain, a sports-related injury, or just day to day discomfort and tension in your muscles and joints, a chiropractor can help you restore mobility….
What to Expect At Your First Chiropractic Visit? Approximately 4.7 million Canadians visit a chiropractor each year. With exercise injuries, an increasingly sedentary lifestyle, and routine work that requires repetitive motions, we see patients with varying concerns. Chiropractic care doesn’t just help relieve muscle and joint pain, it can also help restore body motion and…
Chiropractic treatment can provide relief from physical discomfort, chronic pain, and stress in your back, neck, shoulders, etc. Whether you’ve suffered an injury playing sports, been involved in a car accident, injured yourself at work, or interested in general postural correction, a chiropractor can help you. Chiropractic care is a non-invasive, hands-on treatment. It focuses…