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Why We Feel Sore After Exercising (and What We Can Do to Help)
There’s nothing like the feeling of a hot drink on a cold winter’s day or relaxing on the couch with a good book or your favourite TV show. While these relaxing activities are wonderful, they don’t tend to stick around for moments of day-to-day stress. That’s why the...
The Future of Women’s Health Exams: The Pap Test Revolution
As women, we have to constantly prioritize our health and check for signs and symptoms of any underlying illness. Unfortunately, women often experience pain or discomfort during women’s health exams, such as a Pap test, which can make the process unpleasant. But did you know that Pap tests can detect early signs of cervical cancer and save lives? In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of regular women’s health check-ups and explore the new pilot program that uses a vaginal swab to detect HPV in the Tri-cities.
What are custom orthotics and who needs them?
We are thrilled to announce that we now offer custom orthotics at Core Kinesis Physiotherapy! If you have been wondering whether custom orthotics are a good fit for you, this post is for you. Has a medical professional already recommended that you look into custom...
Physiotherapist Christina Brownlow Completes 2022 BMO Vancouver Marathon
Please join us in congratulating our very own Christina Brownlow in completing the 2022 BMO Vancouver Marathon! We are so very proud of the hard work she has put in as she has dedicated herself not only to her clients’ health and wellness goals, but those of her own...
Experiencing jaw pain? You’re not alone.
"Can wearing masks on a regular basis contribute to or exacerbate jaw pain? It’s a reasonable conclusion to make if you ask us." It isn’t only stress levels that have increased since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although only minimal...
Why we love Pilates (and you should too).
"Pilates is a great way to gain the body awareness and core stability needed to safely take part in the activities we love." As we discussed in a recent blog post, one of the most effective ways to combat post-workout muscle soreness is by...
How Box Breathing Can Help to Reduce Stress
"Deep breathing is useful in stress reduction no matter the technique. What we love about box breathing is that it is a fast, easy-to-access technique for everyone." There’s nothing like the feeling of a hot drink on a cold winter’s day or relaxing on the couch with a...
Why Aerobic Exercise Matters and How to Find the Right Fit for You
We love taking advantage of the great local trails the Tri-Cities area has to offer! The Coquitlam Crunch is one of our favourites. We all know that exercise is good for our overall health. But why? How much of it do we really need to see a benefit? And what kind of...
Arthritis: What It Is and How Physiotherapy Can Help
According to the Canadian Arthritis Society, 1 in 5 Canadians suffer from Arthritis; that means 6 million Canadians are suffering from arthritis right now. Chances are, you or someone in your life is living with arthritis. Here’s what you need to know about arthritis...