Inversion Ankle Sprain

Inversion Ankle Sprain

By: Samantha deCastro Oh, the twisted ankle. I feel like most, if not all, the people in my life have felt this “tweak” in the ankle at least once. But what exactly happens with an ankle sprain? And how do we treat them? Well firstly, let’s differentiate here....
Shin Splints

Shin Splints

By: Samantha deCastro  This is a fun one. I had a period of shin splits when I graduated university. ANY jogging/running at all, it was almost immediate. Pain all along the front of my lower leg. Luckily I did not need treatment, it just went away on its own, but...
Plantar Fascitis

Plantar Fascitis

By: Samantha deCastro  Heel pain. Plantar Fascitis. These two are almost synonymous is the musculoskeletal world. But what exactly is Plantar Fascitis?I will be honest, the prevalence of this in my office actually surprised me when I first started after...
Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis

By: Samantha deCastro This particular arthritis is the most common joint disease worldwide. It usually involves joints that weight bear, such as knees and hips, but can also be seen in the spine and extremities.OA is one of the most common we see in the clinic,...
Treatment of Osteoarthritis

Treatment of Osteoarthritis

By: Samantha deCastro When treating conditions that are progressive like osteoarthritis, the main goals include pain reduction and maintaining the ability to function.Treatments can vary, but below are the options you and your practitioner can discuss: Massage...
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