Seasonal Fruits & Vegetables – Fresh for a Reason! Eating local, seasonal produce is flavour-nourishing for our bodies, and helps support local farmers, and care for the planet. Here are the benefits of eating local, in-season fruits & vegetables: Greater Nutritional Variety Fruits and veggies reach peak quality at different times of the year. By…
Health and Wellness Tips for Your Summer Vacation: CURAVITA’s Guide to Staying Healthy Summer vacation is the perfect time to relax, explore new destinations, and recharge your mind and body. While it’s easy to let health routines slide during travel, maintaining wellness habits is essential to ensure you return from your trip feeling refreshed, not…
The Importance of Warming Up Winter in Ottawa can be quite harsh and frigid. These cold temperatures often leave us feeling stiff and not wanting to move. Many experience tight muscles and stiff joints, increasing the risk of injuries during winter. Activities such as shovelling, walking, or outdoor sports can result in injuries if not…
Why Do My Feet Hurt and How to Fix It? Foot pain is a common issue that affects many people, impacting daily activities and overall well-being. At CURAVITA Health Group, we see numerous patients who struggle with foot discomfort, often due to conditions like plantar fasciitis, bunions, sports injuries, or poor biomechanics. Understanding the root…
Shockwave Therapy for Pain Relief: A Non-Invasive Option at CURAVITA Glebe Living with chronic pain can significantly impact your quality of life. If you’re searching for a way to break free from pain and regain your active lifestyle, shockwave therapy at our CURAVITA Glebe Clinic location might be the breakthrough you need. What is Shockwave…
The Link between Posture and Health: Tips from our Experts The link between posture and health is significant, as proper posture plays a crucial role in maintaining overall physical well-being. Here are some key aspects of how posture impacts health: Spinal Function: Good posture helps maintain the natural curves of the spine, which are essential…
Physiotherapy Care and Scoliosis Management: A Multifaceted Approach Scoliosis is a medical condition characterized by an abnormal curvature of the spine. Normally, the spine has a natural curve, but in scoliosis, the spine can curve sideways in an “S” or “C” shape. This curvature can range from mild to severe and may cause the spine…
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that occurs when the median nerve becomes compressed or squeezed at the wrist. The median nerve runs from your neck, arm, and forearm into your hand. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway in your wrist that protects the median nerve and tendons that bend your fingers.…
Pregnancy and Back Pain Relief with Physiotherapy Pregnancy and Back Pain: During pregnancy, a woman’s body undergoes significant changes, often leading to increased stress on the back and pelvis . Physiotherapy offers various techniques to alleviate back pain during pregnancy, including gentle exercises to strengthen core muscles, manual therapy to relieve tension, and education on…
As we go through life, we develop habitual ways of using our muscles to move and position ourselves. Poor posture and reduced range of motion may be the result of limited stretching, sedentary behaviours, improper body alignment, or the result of a global pandemic! With age, our muscles naturally tighten which can lead to poor…