Jaw Dropping Tips to Relieve Pain ... jaw pain that is!
TMJ = Temporomandibular Joint
TMD = Temporomandibular Dysfunction
What is the problem?
- In essence, the problem is often with the Articular Disc. The disc is between the two bones of the jaw ...
Flax, Chia, or Hemp? A Nutrition Showdown
What do you know about flax, chia, or hemp? Wondering why it is hot topic in the nutrition and health world? How are they similar and different?
Find out more by reading Susan Macfarlane, registered dietitian at our siste...
How To Sleep Like a Baby while Carrying One
Since it is that time of year when many babies are born, statistically speaking, we might as well speak of sleeping. Sleep is a critical element to our health and wellbeing. It is only fitting that we discuss the difficulties dur...
NOW OFFERING MASSAGE THERAPY!
Motion Works Physiotherapy Orleans is pleased to offer Massage Therapy services, and welcome our latest team member, Cathy Allison, RMT.
Cathy is a registered massage therapist, and has been practising for over 14 years. Sh...
Introducing Solids to Vegan Babies: 6-12 months
Introducing solids to your little one can be a time of great excitement and even greater angst. Nutrition myths and misinformation abound online, and many parents feel pressure to feed their child a “perfect diet” (which, by the ...
10 Ways to Use a Self-massage Stick
Our staff are frequently educating clients, as well as family/friends, on how important it is to take control and responsibility of your body and injury recovery. We often include self-massage/release instructions for those individ...
How to Meal Plan Like a Dietitian in 5 Simple Steps
Although many of us try to plan our weekly meals ahead, often on the weekend. However many of us fail to stick with our meal plan, or struggle to make those meals as healthy as possible, or we simply get tired of trying to keep up ...
Gardening with a Physiotherapist
Spring has arrived and after those April showers we have seen our May flowers, and many spent this past Victoria Day long weekend 'planting' for the season, right? Well, did you garden safely? Want to prevent further injury? … He...
Do you suffer from pain during intercourse?
Managing chronic pain and its impact on one’s quality of life and sex life can be difficult, but pelvic pain can impact a whole new level. Many people suffer from pain during intercourse, often in the shadows without knowing ther...
Common Bladder Irritants
We all know how much nutrition and food/fluid intake can affect our mood and our organs. Your urinary and bowel systems are no exception. What we eat or drink can influence us for the better or for the worse. Believe it or not, die...