Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is caused by a compression of the median nerve as the nerve passes through your wrist. It results in tingling, pain, numbness, aching, and eventual weakness in the wrist and or hand. This is a common problem for desk workers, since the small movements of the mouse and
Managing Hypertension – Healthy Lifestyle Choices Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a dangerous condition that affects 1 in 3 people and is often undetected. Your blood pressure rises with each heartbeat and falls when your heart relaxes between beats. While BP can change from minute to minute with changes in posture, exercise,
It’s time for a Vacation! We have been waiting a long time to take a nice, relaxing, sun filled vacation! Getting from Toronto to our beautiful destination requires some long travel in cramped quarters. This is a nice reminder for all of us on how we can get the most out of our travels.
Plantar Fasciitis – Treatment and Prevention Plantar fasciitis is a common condition that I see in my practice. Pain occurs primarily on the bottom of the foot close to the heel, but it can also extend down the arch of the foot. It can feel excruciating when you take that first step in the
Many people will have a massage sometime in their life because they are feeling stressed. People often say to me that they carry their tension in their “neck and shoulders”. They often aren’t even aware of the implications of this simple statement. What do I hear when someone comes into my massage studio