Frequently Asked Questions

We have listed some examples of your questions and provided answers.  More detailed explainations can be found in Francine's book, Bodyworks.

1. What is the safe way to do sit ups?

2. Every time I walk up or down stairs my knees make a terrible creaking noise… it doesn’t hurt but I don’t know why its happening. Would any treatment help?

3. I have been told I have ‘shin splints’. What is it? Is surgery the only option for relieving this problem?

4. My teenage son is experiencing pain in his heels. He regularly plays basketball and it’s affecting his game. What could be the problem?

5. I work in an office full time, and am wondering what the ideal chair would be for me to use?

Please note
The answers provided in this section do not replace a Medical or Physiotherapy diagnosis but may help you to understand what may be causing or contributing to your pain - and show you how you can take some simple steps to start the healing process.