Living with pain that's stuck around for months or years, even though your scans came back clear? You're not imagining it, and it's not "all in your head." In this post, we break down what's actually happening in your nervous system when pain becomes chronic, why that doesn't mean ongoing damage, and how physiotherapy at Break Free helps you build the capacity to get back to living the life you actually want — not just chasing your pain levels.

Got an MRI report back with the words "disc bulge" on it and immediately assumed the worst? You're not alone. Research actually shows the label itself can create more fear than the finding does — people told they have a "disc bulge" report a higher perceived need for surgery and lower expectations for recovery, even when their actual injury is identical to someone given a milder label. In this post, we break down what a disc bulge really is, why it's often just a normal part of aging, and how physiotherapy at Break Free helps you understand your pain and move forward with confidence instead of fear.

Did you know your jaw could be causing your headaches? Physiotherapist Corey Kim explains the TMJ-headache connection and how physiotherapy can help.

Got an MRI and feeling overwhelmed by the results? You're not alone. Many patients walk into our clinic in despair after seeing words like "disc degeneration" or "spinal stenosis" on their report. The truth is — your image does not define your outcome. Here's what you actually need to know.

Pickleball is booming in London Ontario — and so are pickleball injuries. From tennis elbow to Achilles pain, we break down the 5 most common injuries we're seeing on the courts and exactly what to do about them.

Stretching your hip but nothing is getting better? The source of your pain might not be your hip at all. Learn how to tell the difference between hip and lower back pain — and why getting the right diagnosis changes everything.

Have you ever experienced knee pain while running? Or clicking in your knee when going down the stairs? This blog discusses different sources of knee pain, the structure of the knee as well as clicking and popping sounds in the knee. Check out this blog to learn more about what may be causing your knee pain while running and what to do about it!

Are you experiencing pain in your shoulder blade? Is it worse with certain movements? Do you have tingling or achiness in your shoulder blade area? This blog reviews some reasons as to why you may be experiencing shoulder blade pain as well as potential sources of the pain. Physiotherapists at Break Free can diagnose your shoulder, help figure out the source of your pain, and provide the appropriate treatment.

Sydney was on a 8-week clinical placement at Break Free Physiotherapy for her Master of Physical Therapy degree, training to become a Physiotherapist. This is a reflective blog written by Sydney describing her experience working at Break Free as well as her experience with Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) or the McKenzie Method. She emphasizes how important the spine is in assessing injuries and determining the most effective treatment. At Break Free, our Physiotherapists complete a spinal screening to determine if the spine may be the source of your pain. This helps to create a comprehensive and effective treatment plan and may also help to reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your physiotherapy treatment plan.

As our world moves at a faster and faster pace, it can be hard to slow down your busy life and give your body the rest it needs to recover! Sometimes slowing down and giving your body some time to rest can be just what it needs. This blog provides some useful tips to help you listen to your body's warning signs before an injury as well as why pacing can be helpful.

Are you struggling to find motivation for an exercise routine? Or maybe to complete your physiotherapy exercises? Staying consistent with your exercises is the key to progress. This blog reviews some different strategies to help you stay consistent with your exercise routine. Some of these include: physical reminders, reducing distractions, tracking your progress, setting a long-term goal, and more. Let’s get you back on track!

Do you sit at your work desk for hours each day? Experiencing lower back pain or chronic neck pain due to this prolonged sitting? An ergonomic set-up for your workstation may help to reduce injury, discomfort and fatigue. This blog reviews some different ways to set-up your desk in an ergonomic way to reduce injury and pain.

Are you literally experiencing a pain in your butt? Are you glutes sore and not sure why? This blog reviews some different reasons as to why your glutes may be sore, which may include areas like the hip joint, muscles surrounding the hip and pelvis, and the lower back. The physiotherapists at Break Free can help you determine the source of your pain and how best to treat it.

Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, can be a painful condition that affects shoulder range of motion. This blog reviews what frozen shoulder is, the three progressive stages of the condition, risk factors and how physiotherapy treatment can help. The physiotherapists at Break Free complete a detailed assessment including thorough history to determine whether your shoulder may be impacted by this condition as well as provide the appropriate evidence-based treatment.

This blog presents some tips to help reduce reinjury or causing an injury while snow shovelling. You can modify the way in which you are shovelling, the actual shovel you are using, as well as warming-up your muscles beforehand! Check out this blog for more tips and how a Physiotherapist may be able to help you if you are in pain!

Physiotherapist, Corey Kim, at Break Free Physiotherapy, recounts how he completed a 2nd half-marathon after his struggle with chronic low back pain. He reviews some things to look for to figure out if your pain is helpful vs harmful as well as some thoughts on other factors that impacted his pain. If you’re struggling with lower back pain and hoping to get back into an activity, such as running a half-marathon, check out this blog for some tips as well as a story from a Physiotherapist with low back pain.

Have you ever had an injury but just brushed it off as if it was nothing, only to experience symptoms months later? Do you have a lingering issue but not sure how you injured yourself? This blog reviews some different reasons as to why your injury may have occurred as well as ways in which to prevent injury in the future.

Experiencing lower back pain and wondering what the best exercises are for you? What exercises to avoid? This blog reviews some common exercises for the lower back and provides some tips on when to do the exercises and when not to. Skilled physiotherapists at Break Free Physiotherapy can determine which specific exercises may be best for you to aid in your recovery.