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…
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…
Back to Routine, Back to Health in Ottawa: Prioritize Musculoskeletal Health This Fall As summer winds down in Ottawa, families across the city are preparing for the return of school routines, packed schedules, sports, commuting, and busy workdays. September often feels like a fresh start. But after a summer of vacations, changing routines, extra activities,…
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,…
Ottawa Race Weekend Recovery Tips: What To Do After Your Race Ottawa Race Weekend is one of the most exciting weekends of the year in the city. Every year, thousands of runners take to the streets of Ottawa, the Glebe, and surrounding neighbourhoods to challenge themselves in the 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, and kids…
Why Does My Back Hurt More in the Morning? Common Causes of Morning Back Pain in Ottawa Many people in Ottawa wake up stiff, sore, or achy in the morning, especially in the lower back. For some, the discomfort improves after moving around. For others, it can linger throughout the day. At CURAVITA Health Group,…