Where does cupping come from, and what are the benefits?
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...
Why you shouldn’t wait to seek treatment
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...
Preventing back pain at the office
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...
Tips for safer shoveling
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...
Stretching tips before any game of golf
Some tips of stretching before any golf game
Tips before walking to prevent injury
Tips on how to stretch properly before going for a walk
Tips before gardening to prevent injury
Here are some helpful stretching tips before you start your gardening to prevent injury
Physio Médicentre Sportif joins Cappino Physio and Wellness.
Physio Médicentre Sportif, which was co-owned by Josée Turgeon and Martin Sauvé for over 20 years, has joined Montreal-based Cappino Physio and Wellness. “Josée and I have been proudly serving our clients for over 20 years and we were ready to take the next step to...
How to choose nutritious foods to donate to a food bank
Did you know that lower income families have more trouble putting healthy, nutritious food on the table? High-calorie and low-nutrient foods are often more accessible and affordable. When donating canned goods as part of a food drive, people will often give and...
True or false: fruits with a meal cause fermentation and weight gain
True or false: fruits with a meal cause fermentation and weight gain FALSE. Many believe that eating fruit at a meal, when the stomach contains several foods, causes problems such as gas, bloating or weight gain. This theory is based on the idea that...