Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy is a specialized branch of physiotherapy that focuses on the muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues in the pelvic region. This often-overlooked area plays a crucial role in maintaining core stability, supporting internal organs, and facilitating essential bodily functions. In this blog post, we will delve into what Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy is, the [...]
Elbow pain, a common ailment with diverse origins, impacts individuals across various lifestyles. Athletes, office workers, and those striving for improved movement can discover a comprehensive solution through physiotherapy. This holistic approach, complemented by dry needling, effectively manages and treats elbow pain. To address the root causes of elbow pain, whether stemming from overuse, sports [...]
Summer is coming soon, and for most Edmonton households, that means travel is on the horizon. While this is normally an exciting prospect, those who experience back pain while travelling by plane, train, or automobile is often less enthused. Before you head for Edmonton International Airport (YEG), merge onto the Yellowhead Highway, or book a [...]
As humans, we like to point the finger at something when something goes wrong. It helps us make sense of a bad situation which theoretically leads to a solution. This is particularly true when it comes to physical pain. If you have a sore ankle because you rolled it while playing tennis you can identify [...]
Text neck syndrome is an overuse injury that typically results from excessive strain on the neck from looking down at one’s smartphone. The name was adopted for obvious reasons, given that the condition became prevalent with the proliferation of SMS texting as a primary form of communication in the digital era. It also applies to [...]
While there are systemic causes of lower back pain that may require medical care from a physician, the pain and discomfort you are feeling is likely the result of a musculoskeletal problem. Consequently, your first course of action should be to see a chiropractor near you for an immediate assessment. But we digress. Instead, the [...]
South Edmonton Chiropractic Centre (SECC) is a growing multidisciplinary clinic with an excellent 20-year history of serving Southeast Edmonton, Millwoods and Summerside. Our focus is to help patients dramatically improve their health and well-being by providing critical therapies, including Chiropractic, Physiotherapy, Massage, and more. We are growing and are currently looking to expand our [...]
As we approach the end of the year, we want you to know how much we appreciate all of our patients and our community here in South Edmonton. Your support has helped to propel us towards becoming an integrated health clinic. Our vision at South Edmonton Chiropractic Centre is to deliver well-rounded care to help [...]
Knee pain affects approximately 25% of adults at some point in time, but why we have pain, and the solution can differ widely. For those who get knee pain without a specific injury, a common diagnosis they receive is Osteoarthritis, however, this diagnosis often gets overused. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a term for degenerative changes in [...]
During the physical assessment, it is important to build a treatment plan for the best outcome of care for each patient. Treatment plans may consist of soft tissue therapy, joint manipulation, lifestyle modifications, and patient education, followed by exercise rehabilitation. Exercise rehab can play an important role in progressing the effectiveness of your care. Exercise [...]
