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Ask any physiotherapist if there is one muscle group that will give you the greatest benefits if you strengthen them, we will say without a doubt, your CORE MUSCLES!
Our internal core muscles act as primary stabilizers for our back. Imagine a pop can. When the can is sealed it’s extremely strong. But after you crack it open it doesn’t have nearly as much structural support, and you can crush or dent it pretty easily.
This is just like our internal core! If all four muscles are working properly, and are nice and strong, we have a ton of support. But if even one muscle isn’t as strong as it needs to be the integrity of the support system is lost. So for the sake of our backs, training our internal core is VERY important!
What the heck are the core muscles anyway? Contrary to what many believe, it’s not those six-pack abs. Rather, it’s the muscles lower down in your abdomen and pelvis.
THE INNER CORE GROUP OF MUSCLES ARE THE:
Diaphragm – your primary breathing muscle attached to the lower ribs and spine
Pelvic Floor – muscles attach to the bony ring of the pelvis from the tailbone to the pubic bone
Lumbar Multifidus – deep in the low back
When they are strong, they help to prevent all kinds of injuries and not just low back pain.
WHO KNEW!?
The best thing is that doing a few simple exercises regularly is all you need! If you suspect you may need some inner core strengthening, come see us for a detailed assessment and we’ll get you started on getting that core strong!
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Easthill Physiotherapy + Acupuncture Clinic has protocols to ensure the utmost safety for our patients, team and community. We have worked hard to protect our public health during this pandemic. Medical masks are mandatory for all staff and patients to keep everyone safe, and we appreciate your commitment.
We continue to follow the guidelines and protective measures indicated by our regulatory boards and governments. Our team has also had extensive training on our new protocols, and we are all 100% committed to ensuring our patients’ safety.
This is the new normal.
All patients and staff will be screened before each visit. Unfortunately, anyone showing signs of respiratory infection will be unable to come into the clinic. We will encourage and book virtual physiotherapy appointments for those that need help but are symptomatic if a client is at greater risk or for anyone who is not comfortable coming into the clinic.
We have the highest standards for hand hygiene and cleaning. All equipment and rooms will be disinfected after each use, frequently touched surfaces will be sterilized, and personal protective equipment will be used in all appropriate situations. Patients and staff will have hand washing stations to ensure proper frequent hand hygiene.
We also understand that it is necessary to reduce the risk of transmission with physical distancing. To do this, we have installed plexiglass barriers, reduced the number of appointments available by spreading them out and designed an optimal patient flow that minimizes contact with other patients and staff before and after appointments. Our team is also committed to practicing these as measures of hand hygiene and physical distancing outside the clinic to be safe when they return to work.
Although it may seem different with the steps we need to take, the Easthill Physiotherapy + Acupuncture team is still the same! We still believe in the same values and are here to provide an extraordinary physiotherapy experience. This is not going to change. Our goal is to keep all of us healthy and happy.
Our fabulous admin team is available to book in-clinic appointments now. Or if you prefer a virtual physiotherapy visit, we can book that too. Please call us at 250-545-2922 to book an appointment or if you would like more information.
Chris Burk + Rob McMillan
Owners, Easthill Physiotherapy