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The Physio Spot blog

Our physiotherapy clinic in Markham (and our new physio clinic in Stouffville) aims to keep the community together through interviews and helpful tips on health and wellness.

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Running and your Pelvic FloorPelvic FloorPhysiotherapyRunning

Running and your Pelvic Floor

Running is an activity that puts a lot of pressure on our pelvic floor, but not to worry, the pelvic floor muscles have a natural give, and they absorb impact, contracting…
December 11, 2025 Read More
How Dry Needling Works: From Pain Relief to Enhanced MobilityAcupuncture and Dry NeedlingLow Back PainTrigger Point

How Dry Needling Works: From Pain Relief to Enhanced Mobility

In recent years, healthcare professionals have increasingly recognized dry needling as an effective therapy for managing musculoskeletal pain and improving physical function​, according to the Journal of the American Board…
December 11, 2025 Read More
5 Exercises To Fix Your Shoulder ImpingementPhysiotherapy

5 Exercises To Fix Your Shoulder Impingement

Gavin Sum PT, MScPT; BAKin Did you know that shoulder impingement is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain? In fact, the majority of shoulder pain patients we treat…
December 11, 2025 Read More
What is FHP, and can it affect my neck, headache or jaw pain?Acupuncture and Dry NeedlingPhysiotherapyTrigger Point

What is FHP, and can it affect my neck, headache or jaw pain?

FHP is an acronym for Forward Head Posture, which refers to the forward placement of the head in relation to the shoulders and has been associated with neck pain and headaches.…
December 11, 2025 Read More
The Benefits of Isometric ExerciseLow Back PainPelvic FloorPhysiotherapyRunning

The Benefits of Isometric Exercise

There are different types of contractions that your muscles can go through to help you strength train. Concentric contractions involve shortening of the muscles while contracting (Think about doing a…
December 11, 2025 Read More
Community Interview: Marina Opsahl, Restore Your CoreCommunity Interviews

Community Interview: Marina Opsahl, Restore Your Core

What inspired you to certify in Restore Your Core? The inspiration to be trained in the practice of Core Rehabilitation and Movement through Lauren Ohayon’s Restore Your Core program stems…
December 11, 2025 Read More
Plantar Fasciitis and Foot PainPhysiotherapyRunning

Plantar Fasciitis and Foot Pain

Do you have heel pain when you take your first steps in the morning or after sitting for a while? If so, you may have plantar fasciitis.  We can help…
December 11, 2025 Read More
The Posterior Oblique SystemLow Back PainPelvic FloorPhysiotherapy

The Posterior Oblique System

We previously discussed the importance of the anterior oblique sling in a blog post, but did you know there’s also a group of muscles called the posterior oblique sling? What…
December 11, 2025 Read More
Lumbar Stenosis Pain and Exercises to Help!Low Back PainPelvic Floor

Lumbar Stenosis Pain and Exercises to Help!

What is spinal stenosis? Spinal stenosis is the narrowing of either the spinal canal or lateral foramen. It primarily occurs in the lumbar spine (lower back), above the sacrum and…
December 11, 2025 Read More