By Administrator 0 Comments Brampton, Health Tips

Inflamed Muscles

Have you ever come home from a long day of work and feel like your body is in pain?  Most people would go directly for the heat pack, but before you do that it is important that you check the temperature of the area first. Using the back of your hand, compare the painful area to another area of your body. If the painful area feels hotter than the rest of the body then it’s a good indication that your muscles are inflamed. This is typically caused from overuse and friction usually brought on by repetitive movement.

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It would be a better idea to use cold compress on the area bringing the inflammation down before you heat the muscle. Take a cold pack and wrap it in a light towel, place it on the resting muscle for 5min on and 2 min off. This will decrease the inflammation in your muscle allowing the pain to decrease as well.

By Administrator 0 Comments Health Tips, Markham

What is the pain in my heel?

Do you wake up in the morning and take your first step out of bed and are in agony?  Does the pain go away after taking a few steps, only to return later on in the day?  If so, you are most likely suffering from one of the most common foot pain conditions – plantar fasciitis.

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There are several risk factors for the cause of plantar fasciitis, but one of the most common in abnormal foot motion – either too low or high arches.  Things to try at home to help relieve the pain include resting, icing the foot, and stretching the feet and legs.  However, if the pain persists, you may require more treatment.  Contact us for an assessment.