Physio Edmonton

Our body tells us if it needs something or if something is wrong. Usually, this takes the form of pain or increased awareness of a specific part of the body. While this is rarely severe, it’s still a cause for concern as your body is not working as well as it could and should. Here are the signs that you may need to see a physio in Edmonton.

You Have Lost Your balance

Losing your balance may be due to problems with the inner ear. The structures in your ear are an integral part of your body’s balance system (called the vestibular system). Any condition or problem that affects the inner ear can cause you to experience a variety of symptoms, including balance disturbance, vertigo, and dizziness which can be very difficult to experience. A physio treatment known as vestibular rehabilitation can help overcome these symptoms. After evaluating the patient’s specific needs, a physiotherapist can design a series of exercises for your head, neck, and eyes to help correct inner ear problems by restraining your central nervous system. Vestibular rehabilitation can be used as an alternative to surgery and as an adjunct to surgery for inner ear diseases.

You Feel Pain at Your Desk

It’s quite common to feel pain when you are sitting at your desk all day. This can manifest itself, for example, in the form of headaches or back pain. The body loves movement and staying in the same posture for too long can cause our joints and muscles to tighten and cause pain. Taking regular breaks at the office, even if all you have to do is stand up and move or stretch your arms, upper back, and neck can be very helpful. Also, you should make sure that your desk is correctly set up.

You are in Constant Pain

If injured, you can expect to feel pain, which usually goes away as the tissue heals. For example, if you’ve ever sprained your ankle, expect it to hurt and you might limp for a few weeks. As your ligaments heal, the pain should subside until it returns to normal. But often the pain does not go away as expected and it becomes chronic. This is especially common with neck and back pain and can be attributed to several factors.

A physiotherapist can work with the patient to assess the problem and offer a specific rehabilitation and exercise program that will ease your pain. Pain treatments may include manipulation, massage, pain education, and exercise to better support the damaged body part and prevent the injury from recurring.

Your Mobility has Decreased

If you have noticed that you don’t feel as flexible anymore, or your movement isn’t as easy as before (you can’t touch your toes, for example), you may benefit from seeing a physio in Edmonton. A physiotherapist can assess the problem and perform a series of exercises to relax the muscles and strengthen the supporting tissues so you can increase your flexibility slowly.

Do not be afraid to contact us, ask for help and end your suffering! Pain is not something to endure, but something that you need to be aware of in order to take better care of your body and your health. At Performance Chiropractic + Physiotherapy, we implement a wide range of techniques performed by accredited and qualified professionals to make you feel better. Our clinic practice physiotherapy, massage therapy, personal training, acupuncture, and more.