Can Herniated Disc Cause You Serious Back Pain?

Many people suffer from chronic back pain which can be caused by a variety of medical conditions, in many cases; it is the result of a herniated disc. Herniated discs can occur anywhere along the spine but generally affect the lower back area. Physical therapy patients may also be familiar with other terms used to […]
Some tips for running in cold weather by SOS Physio Rehab

It’s the end of the year and winter is upon us! This means temperature drops that many of us runners love after a hot and humid summer or a mild fall, but it also means we need to adapt and change so we can continue enjoying our run. Here are few tips to help keep you […]
Hip Pain When Squatting

Do you experience hip pain when squatting? Well, it turns out, you are not alone! The hip is one of the most common areas of pain in individuals who exercise. The pain is like a deep “pinch” in the front or back of the hip, which occurs at the bottom of the squat called as […]
How Occupational Therapy can help Children?

It is considered normal for children to face difficulties performing daily activities at home or school while growing up. However, if these difficulties are stunting their growth or blocking their development, then it becomes a matter of grave concern and this is where an Occupational Therapist (OT) steps in. As we all know, Occupational Therapy […]
Stay hydrated to avoid pain, muscle cramps & headaches

Most of us already know that water makes up a significant portion of the human body. In fact, around 60% of the average adult body consists of water. Many vital organs such as the lungs, heart, brain, kidneys and muscles depend heavily upon adequate hydration. With all these vital organs primarily consisting of water, it’s […]
Stay hydrated to avoid pain, muscle cramps & headaches

Most of us already know that water makes up a significant portion of the human body. In fact, around 60% of the average adult body consists of water. Many vital organs such as the lungs, heart, brain, kidneys and muscles depend heavily upon adequate hydration. With all these vital organs primarily consisting of water, it’s […]
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome

What is post-intensive care syndrome and what does Physical Therapy have to do with it? When you think about someone going into intensive care, you probably picture someone who’s very ill and likely fighting for their survival. They may be on a ventilator or other equipment that’s keeping them alive. When you’re in that situation, […]
ASTYM – Helping Post-Mastectomy

The term Astym may be new to you. Astym therapy was designed to help mobilize soft tissues in order to promote healing. Astym is a form of therapy that helps regenerate healthy soft tissue like muscles and tendons. Through the process of Astym therapy, it reduces scar, degeneration and fibrosis tissues that could be causing […]
Physical Therapy for a Torn Rotator Cuff

Is this familiar – you reach up and across your body to fasten a seat belt, lift a milk jug from the fridge, or reach into the last seat of the car and experience a pain in the front of your shoulder? Do you face achiness down the side of your upper arm? Does the […]
Pain after lumbar epidural steroid injection

Epidurals are one of the most effective ways of treating pain and other issues in the spinal column. As a minimally-invasive method of delivering drugs and medication straight to the body, these injections play a vital role in keeping many back-related conditions like spinal stenosis and sciatica manageable. Epidural steroid injections have seen marked success […]