Beyond Passive Treatment: How Exercise Can Improve Your Physiotherapy Experience

Beyond Passive Treatment: How Exercise Can Improve Your Physiotherapy Experience

If you’ve ever struggled with a nagging injury or chronic pain that just wouldn't go away or tried physiotherapy before, only to find that the relief is temporary at best, it could be that a different approach was needed. At Dynamic Health, we believe that physiotherapy is not meant to be a passive experience. Instead, we take a hybrid approach that incorporates hands-on techniques with active exercises to empower our patients and help them achieve long-term success. 

Physiotherapy Month – What Does Physiotherapy Look Like And How Can It Help You 

Physiotherapy Month – What Does Physiotherapy Look Like And How Can It Help You 

Today we’ll introduce you to the four main points that are important to know when considering physiotherapy at Dynamic Health. Whether you are learning about physio for the first time, or you’ve been to physiotherapy before and had a very different experience, these four areas should give you a better idea of what physiotherapy means to us, who it is for, and why you should consider finding a physiotherapist that fits with your needs. 

Knee Pain Without Warning - What could be causing my knees to hurt without suffering an obvious injury?  

Knee Pain Without Warning - What could be causing my knees to hurt without suffering an obvious injury?  

Do you experience knee pain that seemingly came out of nowhere? Perhaps you're feeling an ache in your knees, or sharp pains around your kneecap or on the inside of your knee joint. You're not alone - this type of knee pain is a common issue that can affect anyone, regardless of age or activity level. While it can certainly be frustrating and disruptive to your daily routine, it's important to understand that there are possible causes that don't involve an obvious injury. To help you identify what might be causing your knee pain, read on to learn about the common culprits

How To Ease Knee Pain Naturally, Before Needing Surgery or Injections 

How To Ease Knee Pain Naturally, Before Needing Surgery or Injections 

Knee pain, in its many forms, is one of the most frequently treated conditions in our clinic. When people inquire about physio or when patients arrive for their first session, they often bring up their concern that more invasive surgeries or painful procedures will need to be done in order to fix their knee pain. Just the thought of potentially needing to live on medications, get needles, or worse... go for knee surgery is causing some people so much stress that they don’t take any action at all to heal their knee until it’s so bad they can’t stand it any longer. 

Hip Pain: Why Exercise is Often the Best Medicine

Hip Pain: Why Exercise is Often the Best Medicine

If you're experiencing hip pain, you might be asking yourself if it’s better to rest and avoid any physical activity or is better to exercise, stretch and keep active. In today’s article we’ll discuss how, in many cases, exercise can actually be the best medicine. We'll discuss the benefits of exercising with hip pain, provide some tips on how to do it safely, and clarify when it’s better to wait and rest with hip pain.

Hip Pain 101: Understanding the Top Three Causes

Hip Pain 101: Understanding the Top Three Causes

Hip pain can be a frustrating and painful condition that can significantly impact your daily life. With so many potential causes of hip pain, it can be difficult to determine the underlying issue and find effective treatment. In this post, we'll explore some of the most common causes of hip pain, provide tips for preventing hip pain in the first place, and discuss how bursitis is often misdiagnosed as the main problem.  

Soothing Winter Tips for Aching Backs

Soothing Winter Tips for Aching Backs

Winter can be a magical time of year, with fresh snow falling and holiday cheer in the air. However, for many people, winter can also mean uncomfortable and aching back pain. Whether you're shoveling snow, carrying heavy winter gear, or just feeling a little more sedentary, the winter months can take a toll on your back. In this post, we'll explore the causes of back pain in winter, provide you with practical prevention and treatment tips, and bust some common myths about winter back pain.

How Long Will My Sciatica Pain Last? - The fastest ways to recover from lower back pain and sciatica

How Long Will My Sciatica Pain Last? - The fastest ways to recover from lower back pain and sciatica

Sciatica and low back pain can be debilitating, making it difficult to perform even the most basic tasks. These conditions also happen to be two of the most common complaints for our patients in Fredericton, New Brunswick. So, if you're dealing with low back pain or sciatica, you’re not alone, and you may be starting to wonder how long you'll have to deal with the near-constant pain. The good news is that with the right treatment and a little bit of patience, you can recover from these conditions and get back to living your life without sciatic pain. 

What Helps Severe Neck and Shoulder Pain? What to do first when dealing with neck and shoulder injuries AND what to absolutely avoid.

What Helps Severe Neck and Shoulder Pain?    What to do first when dealing with neck and shoulder injuries AND what to absolutely avoid.

For anyone who has experienced severe neck and shoulder pain, you know firsthand how debilitating and frustrating it can be. If you're looking for relief, you might be wondering about the typical dos and don’ts that can help you manage your neck and shoulder pain. In this article, we'll discuss some effective strategies we suggest in our clinic for reducing neck and shoulder pain, as well as some things to avoid in order to prevent further irritation.