Conditions

Understanding Sciatica: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment in Victoria BC

Sciatica is a debilitating condition affecting thousands of Victoria residents, characterized by pain radiating along the sciatic nerve—the longest nerve in the body. For those experiencing sciatica, daily activities like walking, sitting, or even working at a desk in Victoria’s bustling downtown can become unbearable. At Pursuit Physiotherapy, our Victoria-based team of physiotherapists and chiropractors combines cutting-edge research with personalized care to help patients effectively overcome sciatica. In this blog, we’ll explore sciatica’s causes, symptoms, and science-backed treatments available in Victoria BC.

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Managing Gluteal Tendinopathy: A Comprehensive Guide for Patients

Struggling with persistent pain on the outer hip or buttock? You might be dealing with gluteal tendinopathy—a common yet often misunderstood condition affecting the tendons connecting your glute muscles to the hip. At Pursuit Physiotherapy in Victoria, BC, we specialize in turning frustration into freedom. Let’s break down how to manage this condition effectively, so you can reclaim comfort in daily life.

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Shoulder Pain When You Bench Press? Fix These 3 Key Areas | Chiropractor Victoria

Shoulder pain during bench press is common. But it’s not something you should ignore or push through. It usually signals poor movement control, muscle imbalance, or a technical flaw. The good news? Victoria Chiropractor, Dr. Rob Hao, shares some tips to help you address these problems.

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Unlock the Secret: How Resistance Training Boosts Running Performance and Reduces Injuries

The Movement Optimism Podcast (S2 E1) highlighted a non-linear relationship between cumulative load and damage in the context of running injuries. To illustrate this, imagine smashing a bone with a hammer using 100kg of force—it will likely shatter. However, if you tap the hammer using 1kg of force 100 times, the bone will not break.

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Essential Tips for Injury Prevention in Every Sport

Truthfully, there isn’t as much we can do to prevent trauma injuries, especially those that occur in contact sports. This is because these sports injury extend beyond the athlete, to the complex interplay between athletes. As such, we can only control factors within the athlete such as by improving an athletes reaction time, fast twitch muscle activation, and balance. We hope that through this we can mitigate some of the circumstances which may lead to a sports injury. However, no amount of training can completely prevent injuries, as chance, and other people in the game play such a large role in these injuries.

Repetitive strain injuries on the other hand, we can do a lot for.

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Understanding Hamstring Tendinopathy: Causes, Risks, and How Physiotherapy Can Help

Have you ever experienced pain high up on the back of your leg? If you have, you may be experiencing a Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy (PHT). PHT is a common condition causing pain and dysfunction at the upper attachment of the hamstring muscles near the pelvis. It often affects runners, athletes, and anyone involved in repetitive or high-impact activities. If you’re dealing with persistent pain near the top of your thigh, it might be time to consider physiotherapy.

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