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hysical Injuries Come in Many Form, Trauma, Pain & Weakness, Arthritis, Disuse and Loss of Ability One of the questions that I am asked regularly is ‘Why now?”

The question is usually about pain, back pain. The person feels that they have not being doing anything difference but suddenly they have pain which is possibly also extending into the leg. The simple answer is that things are not the same even if they seem to be.

Ligament and disc tissue changes with age and while degeneration is not inevitable there will be some loss of resilience, a tendency to fray.

The fibres of the disc in particular tend to develop small tears in their substance. The tight and tidy arrangement that keeps the nucleus in the centre of the disc and the supporting outer ring separate and supportive of each other tends to break down as the chemical nature of the disc also changes.

The small tears in the disc can be in several areas but the most troublesome are radial and reach through the substance of the disc towards the two back corners.

These are made worse by sitting in a flexed position or prolonged

work bending forwards. The natural shape of the lower lumbar discs is to be rather taller at the front than the back but the flexed position reverse this and put steady stress onto the posterior part of the disc.

There is a little more to this but essentially the mechanics of the pelvis and lower back depend to a large degree on postural strength and awareness. This is where treatment of back pain begins.

We are committed to listening to the details of your injury and how it is affecting your daily living. Using our experience, we will work with you to establish a treatment plan, set goals, and achieve them.

Langford Physiotherapy & Medical Acupuncture is invested in the community, providing physiotherapy treatment in Langford for 25 years.

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REDEFINING A CLEAN CARPET:

Why it’s important to look below the surface

Your vacuum cleaner should still be used for routine cleaning, but it’s worth considering some additional action to properly clean your carpet. One of the most efficient ways to achieve this is by deep steam cleaning. COIT photo

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t’s easy to look at your carpet after you vacuum and assume it’s clean, maybe adding a little spot cleaning after a spill.

But when a typical carpet contains roughly 200,000 bacteria per square foot, there’s often much more than meets the eye! With several surprising components involved in your home’s carpet surfaces, it may be time to redefine the way you clean.

YOUR CARPET, BELOW THE SURFACE Investing in clean carpet is also an investment in your health. Out of all the materials in your home, carpet is the most effective trap for dust mites, mould, mildew, fungi and more – you can think of it as a type of air filter for your home. Because of this, your average vacuum most likely isn’t stripping the fibres in your carpet of everything you’d like it to be.

In essence, everyday house cleaning does not remove the harmful contaminants that live beneath the surface.

It’s important to remember that our floors see a lot more use than we may realize. Outside shoes, along with pets and other common articles often bring unwelcome germs into the home.

To put it into perspective, the thousands of bacteria that reside in the typical carpet make it roughly 4,000 times dirtier than an average toilet seat.

If that’s not shocking enough, these contaminants actually pollute the indoor air you breathe every day – all while your carpet looks clean on the surface. Many vacuum cleaners also spit the germs and fine dust hiding in your carpet back into the air where they spread and trigger allergies.

So how do you go about achieving clean, sanitized carpet?

The COIT team has everything you need to clean, sanitize and disinfect your carpets, upholstery and tiles. Photo courtesy COIT

your carpet looks new and stays protected at the same time. COIT photo Steam cleaning not only lifts dirt but effectively kills bacteria and removes build-up that may be contributing to mould or unwanted scents. It’s important to note that the optimal results depend on the quality of equipment and technique used – the best procedure may vary based on the carpet type, the fibre integrity and soil level.

With this in mind, it’s wise to invest in a professional service that ensures the most advanced

commercial-grade equipment is used to provide as deep and thorough a cleaning as possible. For example, COIT’s professionally trained technicians tailor each treatment to match what’s best for your particular carpet, paying special attention to high-traffic areas to remove ground-in dirt and stains that carpet shampoos and vacuums simply cannot handle.

COIT recommends professionally cleaning and sanitizing your carpets every 6 to 12 months.

CALL THE PROS AT COIT It’s safe to say that many surfaces in our homes may look and feel clean while unwanted contaminants still lurk under the surface. Now is also the time to get ahead of allergy season – call the pros at COIT to ensure the best cleaning experience possible, leaving you with a healthier and happier home.

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COIT’s cleaning techniques incorporate deep-down extraction, while still following manufacturers’ recommendations and warranty requirements so your carpet looks new and stays protected at the same time. COIT photo

To understand why your floor may look cleaner than it actually is, it’s important to first consider the difference between cleaning and sanitizing.

The COIT team has everything you need to clean, sanitize and disinfect your carpets, upholstery and tiles. Photo courtesy COIT The COIT team has everything you need to clean, sanitize and disinfect your carpets, upholstery and tiles. Photo courtesy COIT The process of cleaning or vacuuming simply removes any visible dirt from a surface, but does not remove any bacteria that may be present. Professional carpet cleaning, on the other hand, removes grease and soil that live deep beneath the surface. More importantly, it will remove bacteria and germs that might be present on the surface.

ACHIEVING A DEEP CLEAN Your vacuum cleaner should still be used to routinely remove dirt and grime from your floors, but it’s worth considering some additional action to rid your carpet of everything you need it to. One of the easiest and most efficient ways to achieve this is by deep steam cleaning your carpets.

COIT’s cleaning techniques incorporate deep-down extraction, while still following manufacturers’ recommendations and warranty requirements so your carpet looks new and stays protected at the same time. COIT photo COIT’s cleaning techniques incorporate deep-down extraction, while still following manufacturers’ recommendations and warranty requirements so

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