Health Blog
Stop Your Opioid Use Once and For All with Physiotherapy
Did You Know Physiotherapy Could Decrease the Need for Opioids? If you’ve been struggling with serious pain problems for a while, and you’ve gotten little to no relief from over-the-counter…
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Peloton Bike Tips
Warning:
For those who have a desk job, you are then choosing an exercise that also requires you to sit. When you sit, your hip flexors are in a shortened position, your shoulders are internally rotated, and you likely have a head-forward posture. Then you go to do your workout and you jump on your Peloton bike, which puts you in the same position you have been in all day.
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How do you cope with hard times?
How do you cope with hard times?
A little stress is required for us to feel motivated and productive, get on our day and crush big goals. Otherwise, we’d be sinking out butts in the couch and eating bonbons everyday. There’s a sweet spot in the optimal amount of stress we need to excel in our work and performance. It’s what I call “energetic stress”
On the other hand, when we get into the territory of chronic stress that takes a toll on our physical body and mental health. That’s what I call “survival stress”
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Physiotherapy Vs Surgery
Key takeaways:
· Physical therapy is just as effective as certain orthopedic surgeries in improving physical function and reducing pain
· Some knee procedures are not more effective than sham surgery
· Belief and expectation of recovery is powerful regardless of treatment
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“Do I need therapy?”
“Do I need therapy?” We get this question a lot.
Ultimately, therapy aka Psychotherapy is about growth and creating opportunities for positive change.
So, does everyone need therapy? Of course not. But whether we need therapy is usually the wrong way to look at things. The better way to approach the question of trying therapy is whether or not we could benefit from it.
Fundamentally, therapy is about mental health, and health means a lot more than feeling less badly. It means growth, resilience, understanding, and strength.
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Helping our children through anxiety
“At its core, anxiety comes from this feeling of wanting to be safe. Something is challenging your safety in the world.” Normand Dæmon, MSW, RSW.
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The importance of physiotherapy exercises
Why do I have to do exercise at home? Why can’t I just get hands on treatment? Won’t it be just as effective? If you’ve ever thought these questions to yourself then keep reading…
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7 Things to Know About Your Spine and Working From Home
Have you been dealing with backaches and pain over the last few months? You’re not alone. With more people working from home and feeling more stress, back pain has become a pressing issue. While this may seem like a purely physical issue, For Health’s Sake understands that back pain can result from a combination of physical and mental health factors.
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Psychotherapists (RP) vs Social Workers (RSW): some considerations when choosing your Therapist
Like Social Workers, Psychotherapists use a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities, such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), , Mindfulness, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing and Solution Focused Brief Therapy.
Since there are many similarities between Registered Psychotherapists and Clinical Social Workers, we recommend reading the Therapists biographies as well as booking in a free phone consultation call. This allows a proper alignment with your needs and the therapist’s style. Additionally, if you have health insurance we suggest checking to see whether your plan covers Social Workers or Psychotherapists.
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