Pregnancy brings with it a diverse range of changes in the body. These changes are made to create an environment that is welcoming to a growing baby. As the baby grows, the mother will experience inevitable changes to her posture. These postural changes are due to weight, ligament softening, and the constant positioning of the […]
Several disorders can be the cause of elbow pain. In some cases, it may be due to sports injuries or simply overuse. Many athletes like golfers, tennis players and pitchers often mention chronic elbow pain due to various disorders. These may include the following areas: Tendons Arm muscles Bursae Elbow ligaments Bones in the arm […]
Leg pain has various symptoms classified under the heading of sciatica. The symptoms like weakness, tingling, and numbness start in the lower back and trickle down following the sciatic nerve in the back of the legs. The more common symptoms of sciatica are: Pain that starts from the lower back and travels down the back […]
Massage therapy has a diverse range of well-known benefits. It has been proven to help increase a person’s range of motion, reduce stress, regulate coordination and even reduce anxiety. Aside from these benefits, it also exerts a beneficial effect on the immune system. Those who receive massage therapy at Ultimate Health Clinic undergo an endocrine […]
Do tampons or sex cause you pain? Is there a wall that you or your partner experience during vaginal penetration that makes intercourse difficult or impossible? Has anyone told you to lubricate more or relax to complete copulation? Have you recently given birth and been told that pain during sex is normal? For those of […]
Many people don’t understand what a pelvic floor is, and certainly don’t understand how to take care of it. Did you know that one in three women experience a pelvic floor disorder? Of those affected and attempting treatment, almost 80% are recorded to not be completing the treatment correctly. Understanding more about this common challenge […]
As a female, suffering from incontinence can be upsetting. Up to 45% of women of all ages nationwide suffer from female incontinence. Ultimate Health Clinic wants you to understand you are not alone. Weak pelvic floor muscles are one of the leading causes of female incontinence. Your pelvic floor is responsible for prevention of stool […]
Pelvic floor physiotherapy directly targets the muscles of the pelvic floor. The assessment and treatment of these muscles involve internal rectal or vaginal palpation. A physiotherapist specially trained with pelvic floor issues will be able to prepare you for labour and delivery. A pelvic floor physiotherapist will also be able to work with you to repair these muscles after childbirth. Prenatal Physiotherapy The physiotherapist here at Ultimate Health Clinic […]
What Is Type 2 Diabetes? Diabetes is a metabolic or endocrinological disease, causing high blood sugar in the circulation for lone periods of time. It is characterized by fasting blood sugar higher than 5.5mmol/L, blood sugar 2 hours after meals higher than 7.8mmol/L, and HbA1c higher than 5.7%. Type 2 Diabetes can occur when the […]
What Is High Blood Pressure? High blood pressure or Hypertension affects nearly 30% of the population and increases in percentage to 65% in persons aged 60 years and older. It is categorized as blood pressure 140/90 and above for at least three consecutive readings. Hypertension can be considered primary, with no underlying cause or secondary […]