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By Dana Bubenko, Physiotherapist, BMR-PT Let’s talk about fatigue, the most common problem for people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). There are two kinds of fatigue: Objective fatigue – Your muscles get weaker with repeated contraction, no matter how hard you try. This is due to the demyelination of nerves, the actual disease Subjective fatigue – This is how you feel, just tired, depressed, overwhelmed. You can have one or the other kind of fatigue, or both. ...

Sciatica is a common yet often misunderstood condition that affects the sciatic nerve, the longest and widest nerve in the human body. It manifests as pain that radiates from the lower back, through the buttocks, and down the legs. This condition can vary in intensity and significantly impact a person's quality of life. Sciatica Explained. Sciatica refers to pain caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve originates in the lower spine, where it is formed by ...

. Understanding Frozen Shoulder: What It Is and How to Treat It. If you’ve ever struggled with shoulder pain and stiffness that makes even simple movements like reaching for a shelf or getting dressed a challenge, you might be dealing with frozen shoulder. But what exactly is frozen shoulder, and what can you do about it? Let’s break it down. What Is Frozen Shoulder?. Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is a condition where the shoulder joint becomes painful and stiff, limit...

Yoga’s holistic approach integrates physical movement, breathing exercises, and mindfulness, making it an excellent complement to physiotherapy. Here are five ways yoga can enhance physiotherapy: 1) Chronic Pain Management. Yoga is a proven tool for managing pain associated with chronic conditions like low back pain and osteoarthritis. Specific yoga poses such as Cat-Cow (to mobilize the spine) and Child’s Pose (to stretch and relax the lower back) are frequently used in physiother...

. What is Sciatica?. Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve, which runs from your lower back down to your legs. It’s often caused by a herniated disc pressing on a nerve root, leading to pain, numbness, or weakness in the affected leg. While sciatica can be very uncomfortable, treatment strategies, like physiotherapy can help. How Physiotherapy Can Help. At our clinic, we focus on treatments that align with the latest research. A personalized approach might inc...