When it comes to massage therapy, there are so many options out there—from spa-like, relaxation massages, to prenatal or sports massages, to lymphatic drainage massages. Each has its own benefits, depending on what you’re looking for in a massage. Here, we’re going to talk about deep tissue massage—what it involves, who it’s for, and the […]
When it comes to addressing sciatica with physiotherapy, one of the biggest things we talk about with our patients is that our job isn’t just about addressing pain, but also understanding where it’s coming from. With sciatica, there can be a lot of different referred pain that happens, whether it’s throughout the hip area or […]
1. Do I Need a Doctor’s Referral? Physiotherapists do NOT need a referral from a doctor. We can work on you and your pain with or without a referral. Our physiotherapists do their own assessment, so your doctor’s assessment of your pain is not essential to your treatment. The ONLY reason you might need a […]
We all know that the size of a muscle is related to the strength that a muscle has. Bigger muscles are able to move bigger loads. Anyone who has followed a consistent gym routine for a sustained period of time has experienced this for themselves. They would have seen noticeable improvements in their strength that […]
At Endeavour, we see a ton of ankle sprains, and while it is especially common among athletes, it is also a common injury for the general population. Early intervention is critical with this injury. Just as important, though, is seeing the treatment through to full recovery to ensure this injury doesn’t wreak havoc on the […]
There are many people out there just like you. They are aware that they could probably do a better job of taking care of their bodies, but they don’t take the necessary steps to make it a reality. Those are the people that say they don’t have time to get treatment, or the time to […]
Ever wondered if you lift weights safely? What your squat looks like? Have you been too intimidated to go into the weight room at your gym because you’re afraid of hurting yourself? In general, adding weight to your workouts is a great way to move better and improve your overall health. However, if you’re not […]
It’s back to school time! While most kids are lamenting the return to class and parents are celebrating, families are also doing the big back to school shop. One of the bigger investments you’re likely to make for the school year is a backpack. Usually you wind up replacing them each year, either because they’ve […]
At the clinic, we get inquiries about back pain all the time. Do you treat lumbar stenosis? I have a bulging disc, can you help me? My sciatica is acting up again. My doctor says I have arthritis in my back, what can I do? At Endeavour, we treat back pain every day, and do […]
One of the most common things we explain to our patients, more than acupuncture, more than RedCord, more than manual techniques, is adaptability. Adaptability is a concept that describes the ability we have to change or adjust the way we move to accomplish our tasks in sport, work and daily life. Every system of the […]