MASSAGE THERAPY NOW OFFERED ON-SITE AT NORTHUMBERLAND HILLS HOSPITAL!

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We are thrilled to announce that We-Fix-U has been awarded a contract to provide massage therapy services on-site at Northumberland Hills Hospital for hospital employees, through NHH’s Healthy Hospital Initiative.  Regular massage therapy treatments provide a tremendous amount of health related benefits.  Whether your need is to experience a moment of relaxation, reduce muscle tension or to achieve relief from acute or chronic pain, a massage can improve and enhance your overall sense of emotional and physical well-being as well as your quality of life.  Exactly what the Healthy Hospital Initiative is all about!

 Beginning November 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and every following Friday, staff may receive massages during their personal time such as during lunch breaks or before or after a shift.  If you work at the hospital or know someone who does, contact our Cobourg location at 905-373-7045 to schedule an appointment.  

 

We-Fix-U Santa Claus Skate November 17 from 11am-12pm at the Cobourg Community Centre CCC

Enjoy the gift of health, sponsored by We-Fix-U: Your Physiotherapy & Foot Health Centres.   Share in the magic of Christmas as We-Fix-U is hosting its annual Santa Claus Skate. Enjoy a Free Family skate on November 17th at the Cobourg Community Centre from 11am-12pm. We ask all families and friends participating in the skate to bring at least one canned or non perishable food item which will be donated towards the Northumberland Food For All campaign. The day will be full of Christmas spirit along with a very special opportunity to let Santa know all your wishes for Christmas & the Holiday Season.

Hoping to see everyone there!

From your friends at We-Fix-U Physiotherapy & Foot Health Centres

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We-fix-U is gearing up for Halloween!

Book an appointment with us for October 31st and join in on the fun.....

You won't want to miss out on our fabulous costumes or the candy!

Join us in costume for a chance to win a FREE massage!

Do You Have Shoulder Pain?

You reach for a bowl high in the cupboard.  OUCH! 

You try to pull your shirt over your head.  OUCH!

You throw a ball to your son.  OUCH!

Even washing your hair hurts!

 

Shoulder pain is a big issue, and is the most common pain treated by our physiotherapy team.   The shoulder is an unstable joint because of the range of motion allowed.  This instability increases your risk of injury, often leading to pain and preventing you from doing normal every day tasks.    Shoulder pain has many symptoms which are dependent on the cause of the pain.  If you are unable to carry objects or raise your arm, have pain at night or during rest or pain that persists beyond a few days, it is time for you to visit a physiotherapist to determine the cause of your symptoms.  Physiotherapy is an important aspect of treatment of almost all muscle and joint conditions.  Our goal is to increase your strength, regain mobility and help you return to your pre-injury level of activity. 

 

There are a few things you can do at home to help your comfort, before your initial appointment at We-Fix-U:

 

1)     Protect:  Protect your shoulder.  Avoid repetitive movements (as small as using your computer mouse) and reaching above shoulder height.

 

2)     Apply ice or heat – visit www.we-fix-u.com to see which one is best for you.

 

3)     Strengthen your shoulder muscles with pain free exercises

 

4)     Correct your posture prior to using your painful arm.

How Do I Know if my Shoes are Supportive?

Good question, right? Most people aren’t wearing supportive shoes but think they are because they spent a lot of money on them. Expensive shoes may be of good quality, but unfortunately price does not guarantee support; nor does the brand. 

 

Supportive footwear is a passionate topic for We-Fix-U Chiropodists (foot specialists) because improper footwear is a primary cause for many foot problems.

 

So how do you know what to look for to determine good shoe support?  Here are three simple tests:

 

1.    Hold the shoe at both ends and try to twist the shoe from side to side.  The shoe should be difficult to twist (you shouldn’t be able to “ring it out”).

2.    Squeeze the back of the shoe (where the heel of your foot rests).  This area, called the “heel counter”, should be fairly stiff.

3.    Hold the shoe at both ends and try to fold the shoe in half.  A good shoe must have very little flex in the middle (arch) of the shoe.  It should flex well at the ball of the foot.

 

These tests are great to do when buying a new pair of shoes; they can also be done to test whether your current shoes are still ok or need to be buried.  For the average person shoes should be replaced about once a year.  For more active people, replacement should be done every 6-9 months.