Queen West Physiotherapy and Acupuncture

Chronic back pain can be defined as pain that has lasted more than 6 months consistently. For those who suffer with such, there are many available options for them so that they can return to a more productive lifestyle.

Minor shoulder problems, such as sore muscles and aches and pains, are common. Shoulder problems develop from everyday wear and tear, overuse, or an injury. They can also be caused by the natural process of aging.

Dry needling is a procedure in which a sterile, disposable, solid filament needle is inserted into the skin and muscle directly at a myofascial trigger point.

Among people seeking back pain relief alternatives, most choose chiropractic treatment. About 20 million Canadians visit chiropractors annually. Of these, 7.7 million, or 35%, are seeking relief from back pain.

Most people experience knee pain at some point in their lives. Sports, exercise and other activities can cause muscle strains, tendinitis, and more serious injuries to ligaments and cartilage.

Overuse of the elbow joint causes small tears to form in the soft tissue, particularly where the tendon anchors to the bone. These injuries can occur as a result of variety sports or occupations.

Neck pain is a very common problem, affecting about 10 percent of the adult population at any single point in time, it can range from a dull ache to an electric-shock type of sensation.

Every session begins with a highly in depth history taking and assessment. In an initial visit, the patient is asked a variety of questions about past/current injuries, slips, trips or falls.

Osteopathy is a unique holistic (whole body) approach to health care. Osteopaths do not simply concentrate on treating the problem area, but use manual techniques to balance all the systems of the body, to provide overall good health and well being.

A common complaint we often hear in the clinic is of pain along the inside border of the shoulder blade, or scapula. The rotator cuff muscles attach to this flat bony structure and it is responsible for facilitating shoulder movement.