by Jamie Lavallee | Educational
Standard Safe Covid-19 Practices that we engage in every day are considered important also when visiting your RMT. In addition, you should look out for any signs of illness, not just with Covid, but anything else, such as flue, cold or fever. As any sickness that can... by Jamie Lavallee | Conditions
Whiplash is a condition resulting from an acceleration deceleration transfer of energy to the neck. Automobile accidents, sports injuries and occupational mishaps are events that can cause this injury. Symptoms: Whiplash may result in boney, muscle, nerve and other... by Jamie Lavallee | Conditions
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ) is a syndrome of multiple pathologies affecting the masticatory muscles, the temporomandibular joints (TMJs) and related structures. It is estimated that TMD affects more than 25% of the general population. Symptoms: jaw pain,... by Jamie Lavallee | Conditions
A stroke occurs when a blood vessel to the brain stops. Blood flow to the brain is disrupted, causing oxygen and blood supply to be compromised and brain cells die within minutes resulting in a medical emergency. Symptoms: the most common include: headache, numbness... by Jamie Lavallee | Conditions
Sports massage therapy has been a time-honoured practice dating back to ancient Greece and Rome. Sports massage therapy can be included in a training program as a pre-event warm up or post-event cool down to aid performance and assist in injury prevention. Current... by Jamie Lavallee | Conditions, For Women
A woman’s body undergoes major physiological, structural and emotional changes during pregnancy. Some women experience muscle and joint pain. Stress, anxiety, depression and fatigue can also be problematic for pregnant women. Pregnancy-related low back and pelvic pain...