by Melissa Zaino | Apr 12, 2019 | Blog
If you notice that you’re suffering from shoulder pain, there are couple of things you should try at home before seeing your doctor. You may use cold compresses to reduce the swelling, apply heat in order to relax the muscles, and pay attention to your daily...
by Melissa Zaino | Mar 22, 2019 | Blog
Where does Cupping come from? Cupping therapy has been around for over 3 thousand years. The first record of this form of alternative medicine dates from 1,550 B.C. in Egypt. It was used as a method to purify the body. This therapy technique has been used by many...
by Melissa Zaino | Feb 4, 2019 | Blog
TMJ It could start as a mild irritation when biting down, or a faint popping noise when chewing. Don’t ignore them as they could be the early indicators of instability in the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ). Problems in the TMJ, or jaw joint, can lead to serious...
by Melissa Zaino | Feb 2, 2019 | Blog
If you are spending long days at your desk, it can become very uncomfortable for your back and shoulders. Cappino physiotherapist Monica Trozzo provides some tips to combat back pain at your desk: 1. Sit like a stickman! Back straight, ears over shoulders, hips at 90...
by Melissa Zaino | Feb 2, 2019 | Blog
The snow has arrived! Tips from Cappino physiotherapist Monica Trozzo on safer shoveling: Have a good technique ❄Bend your knees and lift the snow using your knees not your back. ❄Slightly arch your back and keep it arched while you lift the snow. ❄Grab the shovel...
by Melissa Zaino | Jan 20, 2019 | Blog
Before and after each game, it would be a good idea to warm up with some of the following exercises. Also, if you experience pain while playing, take a small brake and repeat the exercise. Hands, arms and shoulders: Open and close your hand (5 to 10 times); Hands...
