Muscle and Joint Blog

25th
Jul

What is Mallet Finger?

If you have ever played a ball sport such as basketball, volleyball or baseball, you may have experienced mallet finger. When a ball hits a stretched finger, the finger gets jammed. This causes pain, swelling and discomfort when the affected finger is bent. Patients who are experiencing mallet finger will find it painful when straightening…

28th
Jun

Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict With Creamy Dill Caper Sauce!

A healthy breakfast is a great way to start the morning and what is better than eggs benedict with hollandaise sauce? Smoked salmon eggs benedict with creamy dill caper sauce! This recipe will provide a healthier alternative to hollandaise sauce that we all seem to love, we hope you enjoy it! INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup nonfat…

28th
Jun

TENS Machines – The At Home Therapy Solution!

Chances are if you have been to our clinic you may have seen our electrical stimulation units we use to treat patients, such as the one shown here: Electrostimulation units are great at helping to relieve pain, decrease swelling and increase the healing rate of tissues. These units help treat various conditions and have helped…

28th
Jun

Car Ergonomics

The average commute time in Toronto has risen to 65.6 minutes, and as a result we are seeing more patients with back pain injuries caused by poor car ergonomics. Adjusting your car seat correctly can help reduce the pressure on your lower back and make your ride more comfortable. The ergonomics of sitting in a…

28th
Jun

What Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

With the increase use of smartphones and tablets we are noticing that more patients are experiencing numbness and tingling into their fingers. These symptoms can be a sign of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. The carpal tunnel is a small tunnel located within the wrist. This tunnel allows the passage of tendons, nerves and blood vessels to…

22nd
May

Can a 10 minute workout be as beneficial as a 45 minute workout?

A recent CBC article has created a lot of buzz lately. According to the article, short 20 second bursts of intense exercise can as beneficial as a moderate 45 minute workout. Bursts of exercise, when combined with a warm up and cool down period can improve your heart fitness by 20% over a 12 week…

22nd
May

Naturopathic Medicine and Acupuncture Now Available!

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Ayesha Qureshi will be joining our health team this month. Dr. Ayesha Qureshi, ND has a strong focus on nutritional counselling, nutraceuticals, botanical medicine and acupuncture. She also provides pain management treatment protocols that incorporates diet and lifestyle counselling, supplementation, trigger point release and acupuncture with electro-stimulation. She…

22nd
May

Sue’s journey to better health

We all want to be happy, healthy, and fit…but the “want to” and the “how to” is what usually gets in the way.  In January, I once again started the year of with the typical resolution of “wanting” to lose weight.  I joined a bootcamp and signed up for a challenge which included a full…

22nd
May

It’s Concussion season, how can you prevent a concussion?

With the warm weather, comes an increase in sport activity. And with an increase in sport activity, we are seeing more sport related injuries in the clinic.  Concussions are unfortunately becoming more common; more than 23% of adolescents reported injuries to their head in the previous year. With more youth playing sports, the rate of…

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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.