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Treating Sciatica Effectively through Physiotherapy
Treating sciatica with physiotherapy often means treating another condition entirely!
Is your lower back discomfort accompanied by sharp, shooting pain down the back of your leg? You may be experiencing sciatica, an often-debilitating impairment of the sciatic nerve. Fortunately, treating sciatica with physiotherapy isn’t a complicated process, and the team at  Stride Sports & Physiotherapy will help you find a solution that works for you.
Sciatica as a term is fairly misunderstood.
Read full blogTreating Sports Injuries with Dry Needling Therapy
Imagine being an athlete like Lisa, a competitive soccer player who’s been sidelined due to a persistent knee injury. The constant pain hinders her training and performance. Fortunately, at Stride Sports & Physiotherap, our physiotherapists are experts at treating sports injuries, and dry needling could be your game-changer!
A common frustration for athletes, pain from sports injuries often seems to linger no matter what you do. Whether it’s your shoulder, knee, or back giving you trouble, you might feel like you’ve tried everything.
Read full blogAre You Familiar With the Health Benefits of Stretching?
Do you want to incorporate stretching into your daily routine, but are unsure where to start? Our team of physiotherapists at Stride Sports & Physiotherapy will provide you with the most effective program that addresses your health benefits and help you feel good again!
Stretching is one of the most commonly used methods for increasing range of motion and pain management. There are times when stretching is exactly what you need to improve, but it is far too often used ineffectively.
Read full blogAre You Ready to Say Goodbye to Your Aches and Pains?
Whether you have recently started waking up with generalized aches and pains or suffering from chronic pain for a long time, physiotherapy has been proven to be the best possible treatment method for you.
A sedentary lifestyle, lack of exercise, poor nutrition, or an injury can all contribute to aches and pains. The bad news is that the pain is probably not going to go away on its own. The good news is that a physiotherapist can put you back on the right track and help get rid of those aches and pains.
Read full blog5 Reasons Your Shoulder Hurts, and What To Do About It!
Frequent appointments with a physiotherapist are suitable for people of all ages! Physiotherapy is a non-invasive, safe, and effective treatment choice. It’s intended to improve movement and alleviate pain from a wide variety of work and sports injuries, musculoskeletal disorders, age-related conditions, and more. Typically, patients undergo physiotherapy to help relieve chronic pain symptoms and avoid potential injuries. One of the most important reasons for new patients to visit our physiotherapy clinic is to identify and treat the cause of their chronic shoulder pain.
Read full blog5 Tips To Help You Increase Your Energy and Say Goodbye to Pain
If you have recently been dealing with pain and are searching for lasting relief, our physiotherapists are here for you. With a personalized physiotherapy plan, you may be able to discover highly efficient ways to treat your pain and improve your overall energy levels.
Our physiotherapists focus on providing our patients with the care that promotes healing and injury prevention. Please contact our office today to learn more and arrange your first appointment with us.
Read full blogImprove Your Posture, Improve Your Life!
This may sound crazy, but the majority of people are unable to sit and stand in a straight position! Many of us remember our parents and instructors reminding us as teenagers that excellent posture was the key to good health later in life and fortunately physiotherapy can help.
We all rolled our eyes at the time since the demand seemed obnoxious. However, as we become older, we realize that proper posture is about more than just appearances and confidence.
Read full blogBecome Steady on Your Feet with the Help of Physiotherapy!
Did you know that developing better balance is linked to strengthening your core muscles? Yes, it is correct! When your core muscles are strong, you’ll be less likely to suffer from chronic lower back discomfort and other problems. They can even prevent you from losing your balance and collapsing. A strong core helps keep you upright, which is especially important as you get older and are more prone to falling and harming yourself which can be treated with the help of physiotherapy.
Read full blogPhysiotherapy Could Help Your Chronic Back and Neck Pain
Back and neck discomfort are extremely typical issues that many people have throughout their life.
Unfortunately, determining the exact reason for neck or back discomfort is not always straightforward. Your limbs, legs, and head may also be affected.
People frequently wind up paying for expensive surgery or resorting to addictive drugs, which can have long-term health consequences.
Fortunately, physiotherapy may be able to help. Call Stride Sports & Physiotherapy in Edmonton, AB today to learn more about how physiotherapy could relieve you of your chronic neck and back pain!
Read full blogSciatica Pain Got You Down? Physiotherapy Could Provide Relief
Muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves form a complicated network in our bodies. The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the human body. It runs from the lumbar spine to the buttocks region, and it can cause a slew of problems if you put too much pressure on it.
Sciatica, commonly known as “lumbar radiculopathy,” is a painful ailment caused by sciatic nerve irritation. The lumbar region and behind the thigh are prominent locations for this type of pain.
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