Throughout our evolutionary history, in order to survive, humans had to move: we walked, we hunted, we gathered, we ran. This wasn't exercise. It was life. At what point did we decide to call movement "exercise?"
Ever wondered why your pain comes back after receiving treatment? We all know that we use our muscles to move our bodies, but did you know that we also use them to hold and to protect ourselves? This helps us during everyday life to keep us upright and maintain positions or postures against gravity. However, when our muscles are doing too much holding or too much tensing, it can lead to imbalances and pain.
As the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, continues to spread throughout our country, nationwide restrictions and closures are being made. Are you in pain and not sure when the next time you can see a physiotherapist is? Read on to learn some home care tips and advice to help you manage in the meantime.