Bayview Physiotherapy

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Bayview Physiotherapy,Pain Management and Injury Rehabilitation in Nanaimo, BC
Our Goal is to provide you with the most Advanced Physiotherapy Techniques and Modalities to help your return to Full Pain Free Health. We offer the following services:

Sports Injury Rehabilitation
Dag Ronhovde has extensive experience with sports related injuries and rehabilitation following strains, sprains, contusions, tears and/or fractures. Back Pain Treatment
Dag Ronhovde has 26 years of experience in manual therapy and has over the years developed his own unique style of gentle manual therapy adjustments based on Muscle Energy Techniques. Shockwave Therapy (New Technology!)
Facilitates the healing and tissue regeneration in chronic muscle/tendon problems and promotes healing where other modalities have failed. Orthotic Therapy
We provide computerized analysis of gait and standing posture for prescription of custom Orthotics. Wearing corrective orthotics can help relieve many foot, knee, hip and back problems. Electrotherapy
Our clinic has Ultrasound, Interferential machine, TENS, EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) Electrotherapy modalities help reduce soft tissue swelling and pain and promote healing and recovery. Therapeutic Exercise
The results of doing these specific exercises are, improved posture and body shape, reduced back pain, neck pain and headaches, and enhanced sports performance.

🧠💪 **Muscle Stability Starts with Core Strength** 💪🧠If you’re working on improving shoulder health, back pain, or even h...
08/02/2025

🧠💪 **Muscle Stability Starts with Core Strength** 💪🧠

If you’re working on improving shoulder health, back pain, or even hip mobility — don’t overlook your **core**.

Your core isn’t just your abs — it’s your body’s *central stability system*. When it’s strong and well-coordinated, it provides the foundation for balanced movement in your shoulders, spine, and hips.

✅ Better **muscle stability**
✅ Reduced **risk of injury**
✅ Improved **posture and control**
✅ Enhanced **performance in everyday movement**

But here’s the key: it’s not just about *planks or crunches*. True core strength is about **dynamic control** — being able to stay stable while your limbs move.

Try adding these into your routine:
🔹 Dead bugs
🔹 Bird-dogs
🔹 Pallof presses
🔹 Side planks with reach

Strength comes from control, not just force.

💬 Want a beginner-friendly core and stability routine? Let us know in the comments!

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Physiotherapy for Sports Injuries, spinal pain, manual adjustments using Muscle Energy Techniques, Dynamic Muscle Stability prescription. Specialise in Sacral Dysfunction. Use electrical modalities such as Ultrasound, Deep Laser, EMS, IFC, Shockwave, and deep oscillation to facilitate healing and re...

🦴💪 **Why Muscle Balance Matters in Your Shoulders** 💪🦴Ever feel tightness in your chest, tension in your neck, or a nagg...
08/02/2025

🦴💪 **Why Muscle Balance Matters in Your Shoulders** 💪🦴

Ever feel tightness in your chest, tension in your neck, or a nagging ache in your shoulder — especially after working out or sitting at a desk all day?

➡️ It could be a *muscle imbalance.*

The shoulder is a highly mobile joint that relies on the **right balance between strength, control, and flexibility** across different muscle groups — front vs. back, internal vs. external rotators, and stabilizers vs. movers.

When one group overpowers another (like tight pecs and weak scapular stabilizers), it disrupts your shoulder mechanics, leading to:
✔️ Pain
✔️ Poor posture
✔️ Reduced mobility
✔️ Higher risk of injury

The good news? 🟢 With targeted mobility work and specific strength exercises — like **wall slides, external rotations, and Y-raises** — you can restore balance, protect your joints, and move better.

👀 Stay tuned! We’re posting a full at-home shoulder balance routine soon.

🗣️ Got questions about your shoulder pain or posture? Drop them in the comments below!

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Physiotherapy for Sports Injuries, spinal pain, manual adjustments using Muscle Energy Techniques, Dynamic Muscle Stability prescription. Specialise in Sacral Dysfunction. Use electrical modalities such as Ultrasound, Deep Laser, EMS, IFC, Shockwave, and deep oscillation to facilitate healing and re...

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A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks that others throw at him.

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- Abraham Lincoln is happiness

We are now back in action and ready to see you and help you with your pain and fitness goals.
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We are now back in action and ready to see you and help you with your pain and fitness goals.

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102-6135 Metral Drive
Nanaimo, BC
V9T2L7

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Bayview Physiotherapy,Pain Management and Injury Rehabilitation in Nanaimo, BC Our Goal is to provide you with the most Advanced Physiotherapy Techniques and Modalities to help your return to Full Pain Free Health. We offer the following services: Sports Injury Rehabilitation Dag Ronhovde has extensive experience with sports related injuries and rehabilitation following strains, sprains, contusions, tears and/or fractures. Back Pain Treatment Dag Ronhovde has 26 years of experience in manual therapy and has over the years developed his own unique style of gentle manual therapy adjustments based on Muscle Energy Techniques. Shockwave Therapy (New Technology!) Facilitates the healing and tissue regeneration in chronic muscle/tendon problems and promotes healing where other modalities have failed. Orthotic Therapy We provide computerized analysis of gait and standing posture for prescription of custom Orthotics. Wearing corrective orthotics can help relieve many foot, knee, hip and back problems. Electrotherapy Our clinic has Ultrasound, Interferential machine, TENS, EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) Electrotherapy modalities help reduce soft tissue swelling and pain and promote healing and recovery. Therapeutic Exercise The results of doing these specific exercises are, improved posture and body shape, reduced back pain, neck pain and headaches, and enhanced sports performance.