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When pain changes the way you move, your body often begins making adjustments before you are even aware of them. You may shorten one step, shift your weight to one side, avoid turning your head, or tense your shoulders to protect an uncomfortable area. Initially, these changes can be helpful. Guarding an injured ankle or sore back is one of the body’s ways of preventing further irritation. The problem begins when a temporary protection strategy becomes your everyday movement

Stress in your shoulders is one of the most common physical signs of tension, and most people don’t even realize how much they’re carrying until the discomfort sets in. Have you ever caught yourself with your shoulders lifted toward your ears or felt that constant tightness across your upper back? This is your body’s natural response to stress. When you’re under pressure, your muscles tighten as part of the fight or flight response. The shoulders and neck tend to take the bru

Arthritis is one of the most common chronic health conditions in Canada, affecting millions of people of all ages. While it’s often...