Runners are likely to experience foot pain or arch pain at some point in time. Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of pain in the sole of the foot and the heel. It relates to the inflammation of tissue, called the plantar fascia, that runs from your heel to your toes. Don't Life In [...]
The human body is incredible. It has ability to self-repair. What's even more fascinating is that acupuncture has the ability to help stimulate the body's own healing chemical, further aiding in recovery and improving rehabilitation. Many people are surprised to learn that acupuncture is very effective in treating: - Digestive disorders - Neurological disorders - Muscular [...]
Struggling with an incessant pain in the neck? The trapezius is one of the upper back muscles. It is a large triangular muscle that runs from the occipital bone in the skull to the thoracic spine in the back. It extends to the width of the shoulders. This muscle does a lot of work, especially [...]
At Life Therapies we see and treat a number of orthopaedic conditions, including TMJ Dysfunction. Our TMJ Physiotherapy Treatment Approach involves reducing muscle tone and improving movement, strength, postural awareness while reducing pain through specific manual therapy mobilizations to the TMJ and spine, soft tissue release, individualized home exercise program, acupuncture, dry needling, BioFlex Laser, [...]
Our doors are open and we’ve taken steps to help keep you safe. We are ready to greet you with personal protective equipment in place and pre-screening of all entrants. Many new measures are setup to ensure the safety and comfort of our clients and staff. Your safety is our top priority. We’ve kept our [...]
Is the summer heat zapping your energy? Is the work-from-home life leaving you feeling overworked and depleted? It's time to treat yourself to a massage therapy session! Ottawa Massage Therapy Services At Life Therapies, our experienced and registered massage therapists offer treatments that are outcome based. This involves targeting specific therapeutic effects geared towards your [...]
We are living in unusual times. Since the onset of COVID-19, many clients have had to forego in-person visits with their primary care physicians and health care practitioners. While the Life Therapies clinic has reopened under a Safe Practice Plan, we also appreciate not everyone is comfortable with face-to-face (or mask-to-mask!) appointments. For this reason, [...]
What if you did not have to live in pain? Laser rehabilitation therapy is a non-toxic, non-invasive treatment for pain. It is ideal for those who prefer natural healing methods and who are tired of the negative side effects of painkillers. There are no known adverse side effects of laser therapy, and it is an [...]
Tired of Living in Pain? Sometimes we need a helping hand to get back on track 🤝 Life Therapies, located in the heart of Wellington West Village, is on a mission to help improve the overall health and wellness of individuals we serve by providing a high quality holistic approach to health care. Our team [...]
DID YOU KNOW... The Synovial fluid that directly lubricates your joints is made up primarily of water. This fluid reduces the friction between joints and helps to maintain healthy tissue and joints. In order to keep your joints lubricated and flexible, it's important to drink water - especially as we enter the lazy, hazy days [...]
