Did you know that in the Finnish language, there is at least 13 different words to describe snow? “Lumi” is the general word for snow but soft, dry, newly fallen snow is called “viti” and moist snow that is suitable for making a snowman is called “nuoska.” Depending on the water content, really wet snow […]
Initially, you notice a bit of stiffness in the mornings, but it resolves quickly. Long walks are the only activity that bothers your knee. Over time, pain is triggered by increasingly ordinary activities such as walking downstairs or standing up from a chair. The knee takes longer to loosen up in the mornings, and you’ve […]
Low back pain of discogenic origin is a challenging condition to manage. It can be slow to improve and its high pain severity can be extremely disabling. The pain is often made worse with sitting and bending forward, which are two common postures and movements required for work and every day living. In the past, […]
In the first Matrix movie, there is a scene where Neo, played by Keanu Reeves, is first introduced into the matrix. He begins his training by sitting in a chair, has a long rod inserted into the back of his head and without any effort on his part, martial arts programs are downloaded into him. […]
A year ago, an article in the Calgary Herald reported a 20 percent increase in non-urgent MRI wait times from 2015-2016. The cost to the healthcare system was $59.7 million dollars a year and the average wait times increased from 24 to 35 weeks. Ninety percent of patients had to wait close to 9 […]