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Shoulder Bursitis: What It Is, What the Research Says, and How We Approach It in Hamilton
Shoulder pain when reaching overhead or lying on your side at night? It could be shoulder bursitis. Here's what it is, what the research says about management, and how we approach it at MotionPlus Osteo in Hamilton.
The LI4 Acupuncture Point: What It Is, What the Research Says, and Its Role in Wrist & Thumb Pain
Thumb pain, wrist stiffness, or a diagnosis of De Quervain's? Learn how the LI4 acupuncture point is used in evidence-based musculoskeletal practice and how we approach wrist and hand care at MotionPlus Osteo in Hamilton.
The Spanish Squat: A Knee Rehabilitation Exercise Worth Knowing About
Knee pain stopping you from squatting or training? Hamilton osteopath Craig O'Connor breaks down the Spanish squat — an evidence-based isometric exercise for patellar tendinopathy and patellofemoral pain.
Tight Forearms: Why Your Extensor Muscles Deserve More Attention
Tight forearms, elbow ache, or grip that fades mid-session? Your extensor muscles might be the culprit. Here's what the research says about forearm mobilisation and why it matters beyond the gym.
Calf tightness maybe the cause for plantar fasciitis
That sharp pain in your heel when you take your first steps in the morning? Your calf muscle could be a key contributor. Here's the anatomy behind plantar fasciitis and why the gastrocnemius deserves a closer look.