Does your jaw click every time you chew? Maybe it pops when you yawn. Or it feels tight, sore, and slightly “off.” If that sounds familiar, you may be dealing with TMJ dysfunction. And you’re not alone. Many people are surprised to learn that jaw dysfunction can contribute to both headaches and neck pain. At…
If you’ve been dealing with pain, stiffness, or recurring injuries, you might be wondering about the difference between physiotherapy vs. chiropractic care. At Hartwell Therapy, we hear the “physio or chiro?” question all the time. The good news? Both physiotherapy and chiropractic care help people move better and feel better. That said, they work in…
You finish your first physiotherapy session feeling hopeful—until a few hours later, when muscle aches start to appear. Many people immediately wonder whether soreness after physiotherapy means something went wrong, but in most cases, it’s simply your body responding to new movement, activated muscles, and targeted treatment. At Hartwell Therapy & Wellness in Vancouver, it’s…
Suffering from chronic back pain and not sure why? Feeling stressed about how stressed you are? It might be time to listen to your pelvic floor! What is the pelvic floor? The pelvic floor is a group of muscles, ligaments and connective tissue that compose the bottom portion of the core. It has four major…