by PhysioActive | Jun 19, 2018 | Dry Needling
Dry needling is NOT acupuncture; however it does use the same thin needles. Dry needling is a fairly new treatment option in which a thin needle is inserted into muscle in an attempt to treat musculoskeletal dysfunction2. Needles can be inserted either at or away from...
by PhysioActive | Feb 23, 2018 | Education, Massage
Did you know? Massage Therapists in BC are legislated by the government under the BC Health Professionals Act. It has been a regulated health care profession since 1946. Also… Massage Therapists in BC have the highest training standards in North America. And…Massage...
by PhysioActive | Dec 15, 2017 | Massage
In a nutshell, visceral massage or manipulation engages your body’s own self-healing mechanisms to do just that, heal itself. It works with a specific layer of the body called fascia. Fascia is a membrane between the skin and our layer of fat, like a glove around your...
by PhysioActive | Aug 25, 2017 | Administration, Clinic
Well, some may say clinic administrators have a nice cozy office job. They go on to think, anyone can do that job – just answer some calls and be on a computer all day, how can that be hard work!?! Well let me give you an insight as to a day in the life of a clinic...
by PhysioActive | Jan 19, 2017 | Acupuncture, Education
What does Acupuncture do? Acupuncture has been used as a component of traditional Chinese Medicine for hundreds of years. It involves the insertion of very fine needles through the skin and tissues at specific locations throughout the body. In more recent years, the...
by PhysioActive | May 10, 2016 | Concussion, Education
What is a Baseline Test? A Complete Concussion Management baseline test is a series of objective tests that are designed to measure all areas of brain function. Not all baseline tests are created equal, as not all baseline tests measure brain function so...
by PhysioActive | Feb 2, 2016 | Education, Posture, Tips
Sit up straight! That’s what we’re always told, right! Well, even though it may sometimes be somewhat annoying to keep being told to sit up straight, this statement does elude to a very important part of our health. Yes, posture is that important. We all have been...
by PhysioActive | Dec 4, 2015 | Concussion, Education, Tips
Concussions can be scary. Thankfully, however, with proper treatment and education, there is no reason for them to be that way. Let’s start off with talking about what a concussion is. A concussion can be simply defined as a disruption in neurological functioning...
by PhysioActive | Sep 2, 2015 | Exercising, How-To, Running, Tips
Foam rolling is a fairly common practice among athletes, but does it work? The answer is yes, depending on what you are trying to achieve. If you are using foam rolling in addition to massage therapy services, then yes it will help. Research has shown that when foam...
by PhysioActive | Jun 18, 2015 | Arthritis, How-To, Tips
Osteoarthritis is a common disease that affects many people, especially in the hip and knee. The good news is that there are actions you can take to deal with your symptoms and improve your ability to live with the disease. One such way is exercise. Yes, that thing...
