Managing Chronic Pain
Are you struggling with chronic pain? You’re not alone. According to a 2011 study published in the official journal of the Canadian Pain Society, 18.9% of Canadians aged 18 or over suffer from some form of chronic pain, half of whom have been putting up with the condition for over ten years. But even with such a widespread prevalence, chronic pain is often.
Tips for Preventing Sports Injuries
Whether it is an adult or a child participating and competing in a sport it is never without the risk of injury. Not only are you trying to be the best, but you are working hard to maintain a healthy body. Unfortunately, all it takes is one injury to ruin your sports career for good; and possibly affect your quality of life.
Low Intensity Laser Therapy
Over time the body begins to break down. Sports, accidents, and day-to-day life increase the rate of deterioration. In an attempt to combat this problem, people have been using balms, ointments, and other various treatments for centuries.
What Is Orthotics
Orthotics is a branch of medicine concerned with the design, creation, and application of orthoses, which are like prostheses, only they modify the body instead of replacing body parts. Orthoses fix anomalies in your nerves, muscles, or skeleton, allowing you to heal from many injuries or genetic problems.
Tips to Help Avoid Arthritis Pain
Arthritis is a disease where your joints swell up and experience pain. There are more than 100 types of arthritis. Because arthritis takes so many forms, the condition isn’t always preventable. The most common form or arthritis is osteo-arthritis, caused by wear and tear due to injury or overuse.
Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy
During pregnancy, the shape of a woman’s body changes as it makes room for a growing baby. While many people think aches and pains are a natural part of pregnancy, they are only partially right.Chiropractic treatment can control pain and reduce the risk of complications during labor and delivery. Read more to find out how chiropractic adjustments can improve your pregnancy.
Shockwave & Cold Laser Therapy
Both shockwave therapy and cold laser therapy are safe and painless. They are therapeutic practices designed to target the specific area of your pain and boost your body’s natural healing processes. Let’s take a look at the specifics of each kind of therapy.
Back Pain Relief & Prevention
At Alberta Back and Neck Rehab & Sports Injuries Clinic, we know back pain is no laughing matter. However, you can often get back to normal with a few lifestyle changes and simple treatments. There are many natural methods for relieving back pain.
Sciatica Symptoms
The sciatic nerve is the nerve that runs from your low back, down through your hips and buttocks, and into your legs. People who have a herniated disk, compressed spine, or bone spur may experience sciatica—the pain associated with the sciatic nerve.
Lower Back Pain Treatments
If you live with lower back pain that has lasted for three or more months, you feel like there’s no end in sight. It can be exhausting and discouraging to face each day with discomfort and pain, but don’t lose hope! Although chronic pain isn’t going to disappear overnight, there are treatment options that can help ease your lower back and improve your quality of life.