How Massage Therapy Can Improve Sleep Quality: An Evidence-Based Guide Sleep is a cornerstone of physical and mental well-being. Yet, for millions of people worldwide, poor sleep quality remains a nightly battle. From insomnia to chronic sleep disturbances, insufficient or disrupted rest can have profound consequences on health. Fortunately, one increasingly recognized intervention is using […]
The Role of Exercise in Injury Prevention Injuries are an inevitable part of life, whether you’re an elite athlete, weekend warrior, or simply navigating daily activities. While injury can feel like a setback, it is often a gateway to improved health and performance when managed with the right approach. At the heart of both prevention […]
Osteopathy encompasses a range of health treatment practices and principles. The beauty of this is that osteopathic techniques are holistic and person-centred, focused on long-term solutions for pain management. Some techniques and approaches seen in chiropractic care, physiotherapy, and massage therapy can overlap with osteopathic methods. However, osteopathy is grounded in its own distinct principles […]
Understanding Sciatica: What It Is, Why It Hurts, and How We Heal Sciatica, also known as lumbar radiculopathy, occurs when a nerve root in the lower back becomes irritated or compressed. This typically affects the sciatic nerve, the largest nerve in the body, which travels from the lumbar spine through the hips and down each […]
More and more people are turning toward holistic healthcare in the 21st century. With modern science showing various symptoms are best alleviated when the body is treated as a whole, osteopathy is a highly effective way to improve pain management and overall well-being. Osteopathic treatment has been a growing treatment option since its inception in […]
Lasting Relief from Achilles Tendinitis Through Expert, Research-Backed Care At South Island Physiotherapy in Victoria, BC, we believe injuries are opportunities—not setbacks. One of the most common tendon injuries we help patients recover from is Achilles tendinitis. Whether you’re dealing with a new injury or persistent Achilles tendon pain, this guide covers the current evidence-based […]
Reclaiming Your Life After a Herniated Disc: An Evidence-Based Approach to Recovery A herniated disc can be a life-altering condition, causing pain, limited mobility, and frustration. However, it is important to remember that the human body is highly adaptable, and with the right approach, most people can fully recover without the need for surgery. This […]
This study focuses on how primary care patients balance the trade-off between continuity of care and access to timely appointments.
A groundbreaking study has revealed a significant link between the frequency of chest x-ray referrals from GPs and earlier diagnosis and improved survival rates for lung cancer patients.
The success of in vitro fertilization depends on many factors, one of which is sperm viability. A recent study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign documents a new way to select viable sperm and prolong their viability in the laboratory, reducing one source of variability during the process.