Fibromyalgia can be a debilitating condition that causes the sufferer to experience chronic pain, poor sleep, muscular aches, and body-wide points of tenderness. In addition to chronic pain, those affected can face mood swings, memory problems, and fatigue. This ailment affects women more often than men, but the symptoms are manageable with proper care. Here…
What is Scoliosis? Scoliosis is an irregular curvature of the spine. The spine does have a normal curve both in the lower back and at the top of the shoulder, but a sideways curve, an “S” shaped, or “C” shaped curve may be a sign that you have scoliosis. Most often this occurs in young…
Poor posture is a result of bad habits formed over the years. Poor posture results from specific muscles tightening up or shortening while other muscles elongate and weaken. Poor posture can lead to neck pain, back problems and other painful conditions. Having poor posture can exacerbate arthritis, breathing, headaches affect your mood and a myriad…
Dysmenorrhea is the medical term for pain with menstruation. There are two kinds of dysmenorrhea: primary and secondary. Primary dysmenorrhea is regular menstrual cramps that are repetitive and are not because of different ailments. Pain for the most part starts 1 or 2 days prior, or when menstrual bleeding begins, and is felt in the…
Massage therapy has a diverse range of well-known benefits. It has been proven to help increase a person’s range of motion, reduce stress, regulate coordination and even reduce anxiety. Aside from these benefits, it also exerts a beneficial effect on the immune system. Those who receive massage therapy at Ultimate Health Clinic undergo an endocrine…
For those who have been suffering from lower back pain for more than two weeks, physical therapy (also known as physiotherapy) from the Ultimate Health Clinic may be a good option to help relieve your pain. Physiotherapy is a great way to manage pain without the use of medication while also increasing or restoring your…
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It is caused by inflammation in the tissue that connects the base of your toes to your heel bone. Repetitive stretching and tearing can cause the fascia to become irritated or inflamed. The fascia provides proper support for the arch of the foot…
Reflexologists work to unblock energy pathways that have been clogged up with toxins by stimulating specific reflex areas on the feet that correspond to different organs and the energy pathways in the body. This optimizes the functioning of the organs by improving blood flow to them and increasing lymphatic fluid movement to get rid of…
Migraines are more than just a headache. They are severe, painful and recurring. Having a migraine impacts daily life for sufferers and can last for hours or even days. Stress, dehydration, food, preservatives and sweeteners, sensory stimulation, hormonal changes, medications, sleep cycle changes, physical stress and weather changes are all triggers for migraines. Migraines can…
Prenatal massage is a hands-on body massage that uses specific massage techniques to help relieve stress and tension of women throughout their pregnancies. The movements are tailored specifically to the needs of pregnant women and their changing bodies. Being pregnant changes your center of gravity, increases breast weight, increases fluid volume, adds pressure on the…