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…
How to Avoid Gardening Injuries This Spring in Ottawa Spring in Ottawa is exciting. The snow melts, the sun returns, and many of us head straight into the yard. Whether you live in the Glebe , the ByWard Market , or surrounding neighbourhoods, gardening season often starts with long weekends of digging, raking, and lifting.…
Massage Therapy for Sports Injuries in Ottawa: Recovery & Performance Athletes of all ages in Ottawa, whether casual weekend players or competitive athletes, are at risk of sports injuries. From sprains and strains to muscle soreness and overuse injuries, proper recovery is essential. At CURAVITA Health Group, our Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs) in the Glebe…
The Health Benefits of Decreasing Screen Time: Why Cutting Back Matters More Than Ever If you work in a modern office, especially in government, you’re almost certainly tethered to multiple screens. A desktop monitor, a laptop, a tablet, and a phone are buzzing away nearby. Screens have become the backbone of communication, productivity, and even…
Chiropractic Treatment for TMD in Ottawa: Safe, Conservative, and Effective Understanding TMD and How Chiropractic Care in Ottawa Can Help Temporomandibular joint disorder ( TMD ) is a common but often overlooked condition that affects the temporomandibular joints (TMJ)—the hinges connecting your jawbone to your skull. These joints are essential for everyday functions such as…
Painting Tips for Shoulder Health in Ottawa Whether you’re rolling paint on the walls of your Glebe home or spending hours at an easel in the ByWard Market art scene, painting can put a lot of strain on your shoulders and upper body. At CURAVITA Health Group , we often see patients with shoulder pain,…
Pickleball and Ankle Sprains: How to Protect Your Joints and Stay in the Game Pickleball has become one of the fastest-growing sports across North America, attracting players of all ages for its mix of fun, social connection, and competitive play. But much like other stop-and-start sports, such as tennis, squash, or basketball, pickleball demands quick…
Anatomical Acupuncture vs. Dry Needling: What’s the Difference? If you’ve been exploring treatment options for pain, muscle tightness, or mobility issues, you may have come across two terms that sound similar: anatomical acupuncture and dry needling. At CURAVITA we are often asked: “Aren’t they the same thing?” While both treatments use very fine, sterile needles,…
Pickleball Elbow: What Players Need to Know About This Common Injury Pickleball continues to rise in popularity, drawing in players of all ages for its fast-paced rallies, strategic play, and social appeal. But with this surge in activity comes a rise in injuries, and one of the most common among pickleball players is “pickleball elbow”…
Stretching for Runners: Static vs. Dynamic – Prepping for the Army Run in Ottawa Each September, thousands of athletes gather in downtown Ottawa to participate in the Canada Army Run , one of the city’s most inspiring races. Whether you’re preparing for the 5K, 10K, or half-marathon, proper preparation goes beyond logging miles. One of…