by shawnwilliamspt | Jan 17, 2022 | Low Back Pain
One question that comes up often in my physiotherapy practice is which is the best mattress for back pain? I think many of us can appreciate a great mattress at bed time for a great sleep. How about for people with back pain? Can a mattress make a big difference for...
by shawnwilliamspt | Aug 30, 2021 | Low Back Pain
As a physiotherapist in Toronto, I can honestly say that there are few words as frequently said in my field as ‘sciatica’. So, then, isn’t it odd how such an every-day ailment can be so shrouded in mystery for most people? In fact, do you really know what it is?...
by shawnwilliamspt | Feb 9, 2021 | Low Back Pain
So you reach down to pick something up and you feel a twinge in your back. You start to panic a little, because you remember your uncle who complained about his dreaded herniated disc, and that he was never the same again and that his life has been completely...
by shawnwilliamspt | Oct 26, 2020 | Low Back Pain
As we move through these unprecedented times, we’re faced with new issues every day. These problems may include constantly washing your hands in the bathroom, or remembering your mask and hand sanitizer every time you leave your home. One other problem that may not...
