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Shoulder Pain that comes from the neck

Have you experienced shoulder pain but you have no idea how you injured your shoulder? Is the pain inconsistent but seems to be impacted by different positions? Your shoulder pain may be coming from your neck. This happens in about 50% of shoulder pain cases. An assessment completed by one of our movement specialists at Break Free Physiotherapy will help determine where the source of your pain is and the best exercise to help you get back to being pain-free.

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Shoulder and Arm Pain from Holding Your Newborn Baby

Experiencing shoulder and arm pain from holding your newborn baby? This can be very common, especially in the first few months. The physiotherapists at Break Free Physiotherapy can assess your shoulder/arm and figure out the source of the issue. We can provide an appropriate treatment plan so this is one less thing for you to worry about!

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My Thoughts on Using the McKenzie Method (MDT)

The McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) is an awesome way to find the source of your problem through repeated movements and objective testing. An exciting part of this treatment is the potential to rapidly reverse your condition; this includes rapidly changing your range of motion, decreasing your pain and accelerating the return to activities you love.

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Why does my shoulder and arm hurt?

It’s really frustrating when you can’t figure out where your pain is coming from. You may be looking for someone to help relieve your shoulder and arm pain. It’s important to find the source of your pain, and your physiotherapist at Break Free Physiotherapy in London, Ontario can help you find it.

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Snow Shoveling: Reducing Injuries

Take back winter with these snow shoveling tips and tricks! Winter is here and that means a lot of snow to clear off our driveways. The most common injuries we see during winter are shoulder and back injuries from shoveling, or a slip and fall. Here are a couple of tips to prevent body strain during the winter season.

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The McKenzie Method

Have you had a lingering injury or pain that you have not been able to resolve with stretching or different therapies? What’s going on with my body? The McKenzie Method may have the answer to your problem! This blog briefly reviews some key points about the McKenzie Method of Diagnosis and Therapy and how it may help you.

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