5 tips for a healthier heart

5 tips for a healthier heart

Did you know cardiovascular disease (heart, stroke and blood vessel disease) is one of the leading causes of death in Canada? [1] This month is Heart Month at Marpole Physiotherapy Clinic and we have five simple tips for looking after this important muscle. “Have you...
6 Types of pain you shouldn’t ignore

6 Types of pain you shouldn’t ignore

Severe pain is trying to tell you about a health problem going on inside your body — and paying heed to these warning signs may just save your life. How do you know when the pain you’re feeling is just ordinary, run-of-the-mill achiness or something much more serious...
Yoga and Stretching equally effective for back pain

Yoga and Stretching equally effective for back pain

Info based on an article in the New York Times: Weekly yoga classes relieve symptoms of low back pain about as well as intense, regular stretching sessions, a new study shows. The research found that yoga and stretching were equally effective in easing chronic back...