Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: Why Your Pinky Finger Goes Numb
Waking up with a numb pinky or tingling ring finger? Learn the causes of cubital tunnel syndrome, key symptoms, and ways to find relief. Vangool Wellness, Saskatoon.
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how Repetitive Lifting Leads to Chronic Injury (and How to Stop It)
Ever finish a workday, a moving job, or a heavy training block and think, “that shouldn’t hurt this much”? You’re not imagining it. A repetitive lifting injury rarely shows up after one dramatic moment. It builds quietly, lift after lift, until one ordinary Tuesday your back, shoulders, or knees simply say no more. At Vangool…
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Preventing Injuries in Physically Demanding Jobs in Saskatoon
If your job involves lifting materials, moving equipment, climbing ladders, transferring patients, working in agriculture, or spending long hours on your feet, physical strain is simply part of the job. While occasional soreness may seem normal, many workplace injuries develop gradually over weeks, months, or even years before they become serious enough to affect work…
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8 Hidden Patterns of Foot Pain That Point to Metatarsalgia
Burning pain in the ball of your foot when you walk. Sharp, stabbing sensations that make you want to take your shoes off immediately. A feeling like you are walking on pebbles or a bunched-up sock, even though nothing is there. These complaints often point to metatarsalgia, a condition where the metatarsal heads in your…
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Shovelling Snow Safely: Adrianne Vangool’s Tips from The Evan Bray Show
Recently, Adrianne Vangool joined Tamara Cherry on The Evan Bray Show to talk about one of winter’s biggest (and most underestimated) workouts: shovelling snow. From why it can be as demanding as a gym session to simple ways to protect your back, shoulders, and wrists, Adrianne shares practical tips—plus a few smart warm-ups and slip-prevention…
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Recovering After an Accident: A Guide to SGI and WCB Claims in Saskatoon
Whether it is a sudden collision or a strain sustained during a shift at work, injuries from motor vehicle accidents and workplace incidents can be life-altering. Beyond the physical pain, the stress of navigating insurance claims, missing work, and worrying about long term mobility can feel overwhelming. At Vangool Wellness in Saskatoon, we believe that…
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How Physiotherapy Helps in Post-Mastectomy Recovery
Recovering from a mastectomy can be challenging, both physically and emotionally. Physiotherapy offers crucial support in this journey by helping you regain strength and improve movements in your chest and whole upper body. By focusing on areas like mobility and lymphedema management, physiotherapy plays a key role in your recovery process. The exercises and treatments…
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Understanding the Importance of Chest Health Physiotherapy
When it comes to breast health, many people may not know that physiotherapy can play a crucial role. It’s not just about recovery after surgery—it also involves improving mobility and providing relief from conditions such as lymphedema. Breast health physiotherapy helps manage and treat various conditions to enhance your well-being. Lymphedema is a condition that…
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7 Flexibility Routines to Maintain Independence in Aging
As you age, staying active becomes crucial in maintaining your independence. Developing a flexibility routine can play a key role in keeping your body agile and preventing injuries. Regular stretching and movement exercises help seniors preserve their mobility, making everyday activities easier and safer. Focusing on flexibility not only prevents stiffness but also boosts confidence…
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How Physiotherapy and Chiropractic Work Together For You
It is sometimes believed that Physiotherapists and Chiropractors don’t work well together, or that we are in competition with each other. At Vangool Wellness, the truth is, we rely on many health practitioners from various professional backgrounds to help us achieve iin achieving your health and wellness goals. We understand that each patient and case…
