Foam rolling is very popular these days. You see them at your local gym, on the sidelines of NBA games, and physiotherapists recommend them all the time. But how exactly does foam rolling work? Well, the short and rather surprising answer is: we don’t really know. 

There are many myths and misconceptions regarding Low Back Pain including how and why it occurs. Here is a small list of some of the most common myths and explanations by Reactivate’s Dr. Chad Barber with a great follow up video by a world renowned back specialist from Waterloo, Dr. Stuart McGill

Our bodies are built to move! Check out this video for an explanation of what goes on in your body when you sit, and offers suggestions on how to avoid the negative consequences of sitting all day. 

Dr. Rich Trenholm talks with Dr. Erika Persson about the best ways to be involved as a health care provider for dancers in the latest CASEM podcast.

With back to school just around the corner, its time for books and backpacks once again. Here are some great tips to help our kids prevent aching backs after school.

Our newest addition, massage therapist Mark Lewis, explains how massage therapy fits into your rehabilitation from an injury.

We are excited to announce that Registered Massage Therapist, Mark Lewis has joined the team at Reactivate Muskoka.

When someone hurts themselves, one of the most common first things they reach for is a bag of ice, a cold compress, or a bag of peas. In fancy terms, they apply a treatment of cryotherapy. Why?

Dr. Rich Trenholm had the incredible opportunity to speak with the lead Sports Medicine Physician for Swim Canada and the Canadian Olympic Swim Team, Dr. Steve Keeler from Victoria BC for the CASEM (Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine) podcast.

Do you need a Chiropractor? You’ve likely heard friends mention how much their visits have helped with pain relief and other ailments but wonder what a Chiropractor can do for you.

Chiropractic Therapy emphasizes a hands on approach, using manual therapies to treat and reactivate muscular, bone, joint, and neurological conditions.  Our specific training in spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) allows Chiropractors to safely provide adjustments using highly skilled and precise movements to the vertebrae of the spine, which improve joint motion, restore proper movement mechanics and improve function. 

When you push your body physically and challenge it to do everything you need it to do to live the amazing, active life that you enjoy, a good clinical massage therapist can help keep you active and free from injuries.