Muscle and Joint Blog

28th
Nov

5 Ways To Beat The Pain Caused By Our Phones

People are spending more and more time looking down at smartphones and tablets every year, and strain injuries in the hand, wrist, forearm and neck are on the rise. This is commonly referred to as “text neck”. As you tap and swipe, follow these tips to avoid the aches and pains that come with the…

30th
Oct

Recipe Of The Month! – Homemade Granola Squares

There are really good, I should know it’s my wife’s receipt 🙂 To learn more click here

30th
Oct

Welcome Our New RMTs – Nicole and Jaroslaw!

We would like to welcome the addition of two new Registered Massage Therapists to our team! Nicole Barrington Registered Massage Therapist Nicole is a Registered Massage Therapist and graduated with honours from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in 2017. She is registered with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario and is a…

30th
Oct

Bursitis Could Be Causing Your Knee Pain

Knee pain can be the cause of much concern and confusion, especially if you have no idea what’s going on. To help give you a better understanding of pain and swelling in the knee, let’s explain a common condition affecting the area called: knee bursitis. Often, any swelling of the knee joint is called ‘water…

30th
Oct

5 THINGS ABOUT BACK PAIN

Low back pain is a major health issue. It affects 84 per cent of the working population at some point in their life and is second only to the common cold as a cause of lost work time. But back pain doesn’t have to hijack your sick days. Here are some universal ‘back facts’ to…

29th
Sep

Recipe Of The Month: Chocolate Almond Bites

10 bites / 16 min  Prep 15 min / Cook 1 min  These little nuggets of tastiness are perfect to enjoy with coffee and share with a loved one during this intensely chocolatey month. Ingredients 4 Medjool dates, pitted and chopped 1/4 cup (50 mL) water 1 cup (250 mL) canned no salt added black…

29th
Sep

Farewell Sue!

Six years ago I finished school and was looking for a massage therapist position.  Excited and nervous I walked through the doors of Muscle and Joint Clinic and was greeted by Robyn and Dr Malik.  Little did I know at that time that they would not only become my long term coworkers but also my…

29th
Sep

Psyllium – The Super Food

Psyllium is a form of fiber made from the husks of the Plantago ovata plant’s seeds. It sometimes goes by the name ispaghula. It’s most commonly known as a laxative. However, research shows that taking psyllium is beneficial to many parts of the human body, including the heart and the pancreas. Health benefits of psyllium…

29th
Sep

Office Ergonomics

Over 80% of the working population will experience low back pain at least once in their lifetime. Many people sit all day at work, often with poor posture, and this can increase the risk of developing low back pain. Sitting down for long periods of time, repetitive movements and awkward work positions may lead to…

Did You Know:

You Can Book A Free Virtual Pain Consultation!

We understand that being in pain is not a choice, and it can present you with many questions. This is why at the Muscle and Joint Pain we offer free, no strings attached consultations with a doctor. This allows you the opportunity to get answers fast, and be guided towards the treatment method that can deliver the best results.