Tendonitis is a fairly common injury, especially during sports or professional activities. As the name suggests, they affect the tendons.
But what exactly is a tendon? What is the function of tendons within our musculoskeletal system? How does tendonitis manifest itself? How is it treated, and more importantly, how can
We keep hearing how important it is to be physically active and to avoid a sedentary lifestyle. The benefits to physical, mental and cognitive health are indeed numerous. The problem is that integrating regular physical activity into your lifestyle is easier said than done…
Feeling pain is something that everyone can relate to, whether it’s a backache, knee pain etc. By many definitions, pain is an unpleasant sensation that tells the body something is wrong. Of course, it can take many forms and be experienced in varying degrees. But where does pain come from?
We’ve all experienced muscle pain at one time or another, whether it’s exercising, carrying grocery bags, or simply getting older… This pain can be frustrating and limiting. But what are the real causes of muscle pain? In this article, we are going to take a closer look at these. Whether
In Canada, 1 in 6 people suffer from some form of osteoarthritis, and although symptoms most often appear between the ages of 40 and 50, they can occur earlier. In general, women 55 and older are more affected, and most people over the age of 70 are living with this
In this article, we will be looking into two elements that play an important role in joint health: glucosamine and chondroitin.
