Lifemark

08/26/2026

A better round can begin before the first tee. 🏌️

Repeated swings, a tight grip, and small changes in posture can place added strain on the lower back, shoulders, elbows, and wrists. Building strength, mobility, and stability away from the course helps your body manage those demands and reduce your risk of injury.

Explore 7 golf exercises, practical warm-up and recovery tips, and how physiotherapy can help you stay active on the course. 👇

You finally get out to the course after a long week. You’re a few holes in, feeling good—and then your lower back tightens up. Sound familiar? An injury can happen to any player at any level, and they’re more common than most people expect.Targeted exercises can help prevent a golf injury by b...

08/24/2026

Those first few steps out of bed can feel very different when you are dealing with plantar fasciitis. 🛏️🦶

Heel or arch pain may also be more noticeable after sitting, standing for a long time, walking, exercising, or spending time on hard surfaces.

Try these exercises to help strengthen the foot and calf, support the arch, improve control through the lower leg, and reduce tightness along the bottom of the foot. 👟

Move slowly. Stay within a comfortable range. Stop if your symptoms become sharp or worsen.

Foot pain can have many causes. If it is affecting your walking, work, exercise, or daily activities 👉 a Lifemark physiotherapist can assess what may be contributing and recommend a personalized care plan.

📍 Find a physiotherapy clinic near you: https://tinyurl.com/3429bfxd

08/18/2026

A strong hike starts before you reach the trailhead. 🥾⛰️

Uneven ground, steep climbs, and rocky descents can challenge your strength, balance, stability, and endurance. Preparing your body for those changing demands can help you feel steadier and more confident on the trail.

Explore 3 hiking exercises, practical trail safety tips, and how a physiotherapist can help you prepare for your next hike. 👇

Hiking can be a rewarding way to stay active, but uneven trails, steep climbs, and rocky descents can place extra demands on your legs, ankles, and balance. You might start the day feeling strong, then notice fatigue building as the path shifts from flat ground to rocks, roots, or a steady climb. Th...

08/13/2026

Migraine care can include looking at what is happening between attacks. If tension builds through your neck, shoulders, or upper back, a manual osteopath may use myofascial release to gently work with the connective tissue, improve movement and reduce the physical tension you are carrying.

Learn more about osteopathy or find a clinic near you: https://www.lifemark.ca/services/osteopathy-manual-therapy

08/11/2026

Let's talk flip flops! They may be your go-to summer footwear, but flip flops can do more harm than good when it comes to foot health.

In this video, our Pedorthist Casey at Lifemark Richmond Oval explains how flip flops can contribute to foot pain, plantar fasciitis, poor biomechanics, and a lack of support for your arches and heels.

✅ Discover signs your footwear may be causing problems
✅ Find out what to look for in supportive summer footwear

Watch now and give your feet the support they deserve.

08/11/2026

That sudden calf cramp after a hot day or an active workout may have more than one cause. Dehydration can play a role, especially when sweating leads to fluid and electrolyte loss. 💧

Muscle fatigue, overuse, circulation, medications, and other health factors may also contribute. Learn what dehydration-related cramps can feel like, which signs to watch for, and how steady hydration can support muscle recovery.

It’s been a hot summer. Between morning walks, beach volleyball, and long runs, you’ve been keeping your body busy. You’re stretching after workouts and properly cooling, but those nighttime calf cramps keep coming. You’ve tried a heat pack, massaging the cramp, but it doesn’t help. Dehydr...

08/05/2026

Staying strong can help make everyday moments (like climbing stairs, carrying groceries, or getting up from a chair) feel more manageable. 💪

For many adults over 65, strength training can support muscle and bone health, balance, and independence when it starts at the right level and progresses gradually. Lifemark kinesiologist Elisa Hemmati shares practical guidance on getting started, building a realistic routine, and moving with greater confidence.

Explore what strength training for seniors can look like and how personalized support can help. 👇

A lot of people assume that feeling weaker is simply part of getting older. So when stairs feel harder, grocery bags feel heavier, or getting up from a chair takes more effort than it used to, it can be easy to brush those changes off as aging. But those everyday tasks rely on strength more than man...

07/28/2026

Long periods at a desk can leave your neck and upper back feeling stiff, tired or less comfortable by the end of the day. 🧑‍💻

Taking brief, intentional breaks can help you change positions, activate supporting muscles and restore mobility between meetings or tasks. Try these exercises slowly and stay within a comfortable range.

A Lifemark physiotherapist can also assess how your posture, workstation and daily habits may be affecting your body. They can recommend exercises based on your needs and help you feel more comfortable throughout your workday. 👉 Find a clinic near you: https://tinyurl.com/2692mszr

💾 Save this video for your next office break.

07/27/2026

Shockwave therapy: What is it & how can it help?

Dealing with stubborn heel pain, Achilles pain, plantar fasciitis, or tendon-related discomfort?

Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment designed to stimulate your body's natural healing response and may help with certain musculoskeletal conditions.

In this video, our physiotherapist explains:
✅ What shockwave therapy is
✅ How it works
✅ Conditions it may help treat
✅ What a treatment session looks like

Have questions about whether shockwave therapy is right for you? Contact one of our clinics that offer shockwave therapy near you! https://tinyurl.com/4z98djth

07/24/2026

International Self-Care Day is a reminder that small, everyday habits can support how you feel, move, and recover.

Regular movement, quality sleep, stress-management techniques, and listening to your body can all support physical well-being.

Explore four physiotherapist-approved self-care activities that can fit more easily into a busy day and help you keep moving with confidence. 👇

Stress can affect more than your mood. It can influence your energy levels, sleep quality, physical well-being, and your body’s recovery after injury or increased physical demand. Regular movement, sleep quality, listening to your body, and stress management techniques can help support your physic...