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Physical Therapy: How to Soothe Aching Muscles and Joints in Winter As winter approaches and temperatures continue to fall, you may notice that aches and pains in your muscles and joints have become more frequent. If you prefer staying home with a cup of hot chocolate instead of going for a walk or hitting the gym […]

Metal tools physical therapists and chiropractors use If you have been to a physical therapist before, you may have noticed a collection of metal devices. These metal devices are used for what is known as Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM). What is Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization? During Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, specially designed stainless-steel instruments […]

We are proud to offer the most advanced shockwave therapy available in Burnaby! Using the latest Swiss made Storz machine, our equipment is backed by 75 years of research studies with outstanding results! If you’re looking for shockwave therapy Burnaby, we can offer you the most effective treatment for plantar fasciitis, calcific tendonitis in the […]

November is Osteoporosis Month in Canada. Maintaining our bone health as we age through proper nutrition and regular exercise is the best form of osteoporosis prevention. You’re never too young to take care of your bones. To honour Osteoporosis Month, Pacific Health is putting your knowledge to the test. How well do you know osteoporosis? […]

As summer gives way to fall, we must also adjust the way we spend time outside. Nightfall can creep up on us faster than we assume, and suddenly our light sweaters just don’t cut it anymore. If you enjoy spending time outdoors, whether it’s camping, hiking, jogging, or walking, take care this fall to dress […]

To many people, fall elicits feelings and images of comfort, cozy fires, big woolly sweaters, pumpkin pie, and Halloween. For others, it means having to figure out how to stay active and fit when outside is no longer a comfortable place to work out. Sometimes it’s easy to use the poor weather as an excuse […]

If you’re a dedicated jogger, weight-lifter, yogi, or cyclist, you are committed to staying in shape, treating your body well, and preventing future health problems. However, there is more to working out than the amount of time you spend at the gym. Taking care of your body before and after a workout is just as […]

If you’re living with a sports injury and your performance is suffering, then you might have already been recommended kinesiology tape, a kind of sports tape you may have noticed at least once before on a passing jogger, cyclist, or athlete. This method of rehabilitation and sports support is rapidly gaining popularity due to the […]

There are many professions across multiple industries that require you to stay standing or walking around for hours at a time. While keeping your body moving is a great way to burn calories at work, it can occasionally lead to back and leg pain if you don’t take the proper precautions. If you get paid […]

We put our feet through a lot. From wearing inappropriate shoes to jogging on hard pavement, we expect a lot from them, which means that there’s plenty that can go wrong. From minor aches and pains to larger and more serious injuries and conditions, our feet sometimes need a little extra TLC. Take care of […]