Hiking and Knee Health in Ottawa: Tips for Protecting Your Knees Fall is one of the best times of year to explore Ottawa’s trails. Cooler temperatures and colourful leaves make hiking enjoyable throughout the National Capital Region. But hiking can also challenge the knees, particularly when walking downhill, navigating uneven terrain, or suddenly increasing your…
Understanding Balance Problems in Ottawa: Vertigo, Dizziness, Concussions, and Musculoskeletal Health Most of us do not think much about balance …until something feels off. You stand up and feel dizzy. You turn your head and the room spins. You feel unsteady walking through the grocery store. You notice headaches, neck tension, or difficulty focusing after…
Shockwave Therapy for Running Injuries in Ottawa: How Can It Help? Running is a popular way to stay active in Ottawa. From neighbourhood runs in the Glebe to training for Ottawa Race Weekend, runners place repeated demands on their muscles, tendons, and joints. Sometimes, despite good training habits, an injury develops. Shockwave therapy is one…
Why Vacations Are Important for Your Health: Rest, Recovery and Well-Being in Ottawa Between work, family responsibilities, appointments, exercise, and everyday tasks, it can be easy to forget to take time for yourself. A vacation is more than an opportunity to visit somewhere new. Time away from your normal routine can provide an important opportunity…
Kinesio Tape in Ottawa: What Is It and Can It Help With Pain? If you have watched athletes at a sporting event, you have probably noticed colourful strips of tape on their shoulders, knees, backs, or ankles. This tape is commonly called kinesiology tape, or kinesio tape. But what does it actually do, and can…
Back-to-School Health Tips in Ottawa: How to Start the School Year Strong Fall means new routines, earlier mornings, heavier backpacks, longer days, and more time sitting in classrooms or studying. For Ottawa students, the transition from summer to a structured school schedule can be challenging for the body as well as the mind. A few…
Chiropractic Care for Aging Adults in Ottawa: Mobility, Fall Prevention, and Quality of Life As Ottawa’s population ages, more adults in their 60s, 70s, and 80s are looking for safe, conservative ways to stay active, mobile, and independent. At CURAVITA in the Glebe and ByWard Market, many older adults come to us with the same…
Dry Needling vs. Acupuncture in Ottawa Physiotherapy: What’s the Difference? Many patients are surprised to learn that dry needling and acupuncture can look very similar during treatment. Both use thin filiform needles. Both may help reduce pain. Both are commonly used in physiotherapy settings for musculoskeletal conditions. But despite some similarities, dry needling and acupuncture…
Chiropractic Care for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Ottawa: What You Need to Know Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common issue for people working and living in Ottawa, especially those spending long hours typing, using a mouse, or doing repetitive tasks. Many patients come to CURAVITA asking whether chiropractic care can help their wrist pain,…
Massage Therapy for Chronic Pain in Ottawa: Neck, Low Back & Headache Relief Chronic pain is one of the most common reasons patients seek care at CURAVITA Health Group in Ottawa. Many people deal with persistent neck pain, low back pain, or frequent headaches due to posture, stress, injuries, or repetitive strain from work or…