Introduction: Helping Kids Stay Active, Healthy & Pain-Free At Backs in Action in East Vancouver, we often see adults come …
Summer in Vancouver is the perfect time to get outdoors—whether it’s hiking in Lynn Canyon, biking the Seawall, kayaking in …
Causes, Symptoms & Treatment of Runner’s Knee Pain What is Patellofemoral Syndrome? Patellofemoral Syndrome: Pain in the front of the …
Pes Planus (Flat Foot) Pes Planus, also known as ‘flat foot’ is when the arch of your foot, which runs …
Understanding Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome What is Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome? Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome is an exercise induced muscle …
Epsom Salt Water Therapy At Backs in Action we recommend our patients to take a bath to improve circulation and …
Contrast Bath Therapy What do you think of when you hear the word bath? Is it a tub full of …
Ice vs Heat: Sports Injury Treatment If you’ve ever worked out, run long distances, weight trained, and played sports your …
Looking for a Good Running Shoe? When your foot hits the ground there are ground forces that push back. Running shoes absorb …
Achilles Tendonitis Achilles Tendon: Connects the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) to the heel bone Largest tendon in the body …