Physiotherapy improves physical impairments and dysfunctions of the musculoskeletal system. The goal of conservative treatment and rehabilitation is pain reduction, increased metabolic function and circulation, as well as improved mobility and coordination. Individual therapeutic applications can prevent functional imbalance and significantly improve your mobility, muscular strength and stability. It stimulates the self-healing processes of the entire body giving lasting beneficial corrections. Individual exercise programs combined with therapeutic education assists healing of the entire body. Contact us if you suffer from physical injuries or weakness, for prevention and strengthening, or if you simply want to achieve outstanding results in sports.
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Exercise your Brain!
Our brains are hardwired to seek out anything new and stimulating. Research has shown when we break our patterns and use our senses in novel ways, we stimulate nerve cells which contributes to the growth, strength, and agility of our brains. Unless you exercise all areas of the brain, you neglect millions of neuron pathways that need to stay fit in order to store and retrieve information. Maintaining brain health involves physical and mental exercise, stress management and a healthy diet. Grow your brain by doing daily brain exercises. Learn more at our Let’s Get Brain Fit program.
Tips for Better Sleep
There are things you can do for proper sleep hygiene: Avoid long naps; consider going for a short walk instead. Maintain a regular sleep routine; go to bed and wake up at the same time every day. Keep your bedroom quiet and comfy; lower body temperature generally equals better sleep. No electronic devices in bed; blue light emitted from these devices interferes with sleep. Invest in a body pillow to avoid waking up with body pain. If you sleep on your side, an organic body pillow will make hip and shoulder pain a thing of the past.
Community Profie – Chemainus Theatre Festival
Chemainus Theatre Festival is a vibrant, established and fully professional theatre nestled in the seaside community of Chemainus, BC. Dedicated to serving the versatile interests of audiences and artists, The Festival has attracted talented guest actors, directors, musicians and designers from across North America – a testament to their highly regarded theatrical productions and facilities. As a non-profit society, Chemainus Theatre Festival creates exceptional theatre that explores and nourishes truth, hope, redemption, love and the human spirit. Don’t miss Mamma Mia, the musical sensation on stage May 24 – August 31.
Seniors and Stress
Chronic stress is harmful to people of all ages, but its impact on older adults can be particularly severe, increasing the risk of age-related diseases, hastening cognitive decline and even triggering falls. Stressors that are common amongst the elderly include: loss of control, personal loss, declining health, financial worries, personal safety and loss of independence. To reduce stress, get regular exercise, eat balanced meals to ensure the mind and body are properly fueled and ask for help. Talking with a trusted family member, friend or healthcare professional, at the very least, releases pent-up stress and may even lead to a solution.
3D Imaging for Implant Success
Dental x-ray technology is an invaluable diagnostic tool to dentistry. Inserting dental implants requires a higher level of detail than the two dimensional view provided by a standard X-ray. CAT scan machines utilize the latest technology allowing the dentist to see the jaw structure in three dimensions. Dental implant planning and placement is easier and more reliable with CBCT imaging. It ensures the implants are placed in the best position to give predictable success and minimum complications. With CBCT imaging, the patient experiences the least amount of radiation exposure.
Better Balance and Stability
Would you like to feel more balanced and stable when walking? Better balance and stability reduces the risk of falls and increases your mobility. VOXXLife socks and insoles have a distinct pattern that triggers a very precise neuro response in the brain. Documented results from independent research studies have proven the benefits of the VOXX HPT technology. Benefits include; enhanced pain relief and management, especially PDN pain, enhanced stability and balance and improved mobility. Experience the technology of Voxx socks and insoles for yourself at the Wellington Hall Market on June 8th in Nanaimo.
Meet Your Practitioner – Dr Michael Sorsdahl
Dr. Michael Sorsdahl brings over 15 years of experience in both group and individual counselling/psychotherapy, focusing on helping individuals of all walks of life overcome mental health challenges, transitioning into inspired career/life balanced living. “I am invested in providing you an experience designed uniquely for you, allowing us to create a complimentary plan to achieve your desired results. Highly experienced in PTSD/trauma therapy, military culture, couples, career counselling, LGBTQ+ and Men’s Issues, I believe my integrated and holistic approach will provide you with the greatest chance of success. Together we will move forward to new areas of understandings in life and healthy living.
Can Everyday Activities Cause Hearing Loss?
We are exposed to noise on a daily basis that can contribute to hearing loss. The risk of damaging your hearing increases with the sound intensity which is measured in decibels (dB) rather than the loudness of the sound. Examples of everyday activities, and their corresponding decibel levels • Normal conversation – 60 dB • City traffic (from inside car)-80-85 dB • Listening to music on your smartphone, especially at maximum volume-105–110 dB • Standing beside/near sirens-120 dB. Noise above 85 dB over a prolonged period may start to damage your hearing. Learn how to protect your hearing health!
Acupuncture for Sports & Work Injuries
Acupuncture, best known for its ability and effectiveness to treat pain, releases endorphin levels and diminishes the nervous system’s pain response while increasing circulation to the affected area. It can also decrease inflammation and swelling, relax muscles and stops muscle spasms. Acupuncture can effectively treat the following pain conditions: Arthritis, Back Pain, Neck Pain, Sciatica, Headaches, Fibromyalgia, Sprains, Tennis/Golfers Elbow, Knee Pain, Joint Pain, Frozen Shoulder, Carpal Tunnel, and more! If you have suffered from a sports or work related injury, and would like to book an appointment, please contact us!
June is Brain Injury Awareness Month
Everything about you is controlled by your brain; what you think, feel, smell, see and how you move. Reconstructing life after an acquired brain injury takes hard work and commitment. At Cowichan Brain Injury peers provide hope to peers. Everyone participates to help rewire the brain. Neurons that fire together, wire together. Neuroplasticity happens by new experiences, new knowledge, a positive attitude, lots of humor, repetitions and consistency. We are optimistic that there are no limits to recovery, but allow for the largest opportunity for the highest level of recovery. Drop-In meetings, Monday to Friday, from 11 – 1 pm, 5814 Bank Road, Duncan.
