New Parents and Wrist Pain If you’re a new parent, you likely spend a lot of time picking up, holding, carrying and cuddling your baby. As a new parent, you may experience all kinds of unfamiliar aches, pains and tension. You may also notice upper back and neck stiffness from breastfeeding; arm soreness from carrying…
Why is it important to screen children for scoliosis? Scoliosis is an abnormal curve of the spine causing a three-dimensional deformity that results in changes to the structure and function of the spine as well as the soft tissue surrounding it. When viewed from the front or back, the spine should look fairly straight. In…
“When can I exercise again?” We get asked this question quite often by women while they are pregnant and after childbirth. Moms tend to be very eager to get back to a fitness routine. The gold standard that has been around for many years is that you’re good to go for exercise 6 weeks postpartum…
Pregnancy Care at CURAVITA During pregnancy, back pain is present in nearly 50% of cases of pregnancy. The pain and discomfort can have a profound effect on the quality of life and one’s ability to perform regular activities of daily living. Back pain, wrist pain and leg cramps are the most frequently reported issues as…
Getting back to school after a fun summer can be challenging. However, back-to-school season is also an exciting time to build new habits and routines. After a well-deserved vacation, you’re likely feeling refreshed and motivated to start on a good foot. Here are our 7 tips to make the most of that energy and get…
Summer is here and Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is back at Mooney’s Bay and promises not to miss a beat! You can watch exciting races and enjoy top-notch concerts at the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival for free! The fundraising festival takes place just south of downtown Ottawa at beautiful Mooney’s Bay Park ,…