A frequently asked question at North 49 is: *“How many physio treatments will I need to see improvement for my headaches, back pain, foot pain, etc.?” While we can’t provide a one-size-fits-all...
Physio Treatments: How Many Will I Need?
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Hurt vs Harm: A Guide to Pain in Soft Tissue Injuries
When our patients first visit us at North 49, they often don't understand the difference between hurt vs harm. Many believe that all pain is bad, which isn't always true. This misconception usually...
Allergies and Dizziness – Understanding the Link
As allergy season approaches, it's crucial to address a common yet often overlooked symptom: dizziness. Dizziness can significantly disrupt daily life. However, understanding its connection to...
Clenching: Unveiling the Impact on Your Teeth and Jaw
In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it's common for people to find outlets for their stress and tension. Unfortunately, some individuals unknowingly channel their stress into a harmful habit –...
Blue Light Blocking Glasses for Concussion & Migraine: Unraveling the Evidence
As a physiotherapist, the decision to use a particular treatment often rests on a delicate balance between using something as there is strong research behind it or not. This holds true with the use...
Neck and Back Pain – Does Staying Active Help or Hurt?
Neck and back pain go back as far as recorded history. Interesting thought that despite advances in health care they continue to remain common complaints. In the past, treatment has been mainly...
What Is The 5 Minute Cover Test?
Did you know that dizziness, headaches, and pain in the sinus region can be due to a binocular vision dysfunction (BVD)? There are several tests we can use to assess for this, but let's review one...
Can Migraines Cause Dizziness?
Have you ever had headaches or dizziness impact your quality of life? With vestibular migraines individuals can unfortunately have a recurring problem with both. What are Vestibular Migraines? A...
How to Make Your Workstation a Safe Place
Due to COVID, many individuals are now working from home and although working from home has its advantages, it has its disadvantages; one of those disadvantages is the possible neck, back and/or...