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What is Plantar Fasciitis?
The ‘plantar fascia’ is a supportive length of fibrous tissue that runs along the length of the sole
of the foot, from the heel bone to the bones at the base of the toes. It covers the small muscles
of the sole of the foot, supports the arch, and during walking and running, the plantar fascia
tightens to help the foot act as a united lever, and allow you to push off with force in these
activities.
What is the Function of Your Emotions?
Understanding your emotions is a crucial first step in taking control of your life and mental wellbeing. Emotions are the tools we use to make meaning of our experiences, to orient ourselves towards our goals, and to communicate with others. However, our emotional states can often be overwhelming, frustrating, and difficult to control. This is especially true for people who are struggling with mental health issues. In this blog, we will explore the functions of different emotions and how they can be used to improve our mental and emotional wellbeing.
The Connection between Stress and Jaw Pain: How Physiotherapy Can Help
Do you experience constant jaw pain, headaches, or neck pain? If so, it might be due to stress. Stress takes a physical toll on our bodies, and one area that often experiences the impact is our jaw.
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...