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GETTING TO THE CORE OF YOUR NECK & BACK PAIN Back and neck pain are two of the most common issues that Canadian adults experience. By being two of the leading causes for medical intervention as well as the need to miss work, back and neck pain create huge physical and economic burdens. While these may feel like two separate issues, it is somewhat common that neck pain and back pain are actually related. Core strength can have a huge impact on your overall health and wellness. When your core is weak, it can cause you to experience added pressure on areas like your neck and back. Your core refers to the muscles that make up your torso, including your abdomen. These muscles are called the core because they are at the center of your body, and they are necessary in just about every action that you engage in. Everything from walking, running, and swimming to sitting and driving require you to engage your core. Neck Pain 101 There are a lot of reasons why neck pain may develop, including everything from sudden incidents like a car accident or a slip- and-fall injury, to more chronic issues, such as regularly hunching over a desk at work or staring down at your phone all day long. One of the biggest problems with neck pain is that it often triggers headaches, as the pain is so closely connected to the spine and nervous system. What is more, addressing neck pain is sometimes difficult as there is so much potential to cause more damage to

the neck. This is why working with a physiotherapist to address neck pain is wise. A physiotherapist can help treat neck pain by improving range of motion, using targeted massage techniques, and by improving strength as needed. For example, in many situations, neck pain can be treated by improving core strength. Back Pain 101 Severe back pain impacts more than half of the population, and many of those with pain in the back as a result of injury end up dealing with that pain long term. One of the biggest problems with back pain is that once it develops, it is difficult to work around it, and many people begin modifying their movements as a result, causing their back to compensate for the injury by putting pressure on other muscles that eventually just leads to more back pain. For this reason, back pain can frequently become a Catch-22 — avoiding the things that hurt your back could actually lead you to develop more pain in the future. Working with a physiotherapist is the best way to cut your back pain issues in half. Physiotherapy can address back pain by helping to improve your range of motion, strengthen the muscles in your back and surrounding areas, and by using targeted massage to reduce tension. In many situations, working with a physiotherapist to improve core strength can significantly reduce the severity of your back pain. We can help you achieve a pain-free life! Call our clinics

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5 2 3 8 6 Sometimes, when your core is weak, it can cause you to experience added pressure on areas like your neck and back. There are a lot of ways that 2 1 You may be surprised how frequently issues with the neck and back actually stem from issues with core strength. Your Core refers to the muscles that make up your torso, including your abdomen. These muscles are called the core because they are at the center of your body, and they are necessary in just about every action that you engage in. Everything from walking and running and swimming to sitting and driving require you to engage your core. There are a lot of reasons to improve core strength outside of any existing neck or back pain. When you improve your core, you are likely to also improve your posture and thereby reduce your risk of developing further back pain in the future. Furthermore, the exercise that helps to improve core strength is often helpful in promoting weight loss, and for those who are overweight, this could also help reduce pain in the neck and the back.

working with a physiotherapist can help you improve your core strength. You may be encouraged to practice core exercises, for example, which may include abdominal crunches or leg lifts. Light weight-training activities are also frequently helpful, as are balance-based activities like yoga. If you haven’t spent much time building core strength in the past, then working with a physiotherapist at Stride Sports & Physiotherapy is a great place to start. Your physiotherapist will guide you through proper postures and movements to reduce further risk of injury.

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Electrical stimulation is a safe and effective method of treatment that can provide pain relief and recovery for several conditions. A standard electrical stimulation device utilizes self-adhesive electrodes placed around the target treatment area on the body. The electrodes are then connected viawire leads to the unit, throughwhich electricity can pass and ultimately interact with sensory and/or motor nerves. One of thebiggest reasons electrical stimulation is prescribed is for pain management. Thismodality can trigger an innateandcompletely natural analgesic effect by stimulating specific sensory nerve fibers (including A-beta, A-delta, andC fibers), whichbothdecrease the sensationof pain and release neurotransmitters that prolong the pain-relieving effects. Other Benefits of Electrical Stimulation Include: ELECTRICAL STIMULATION Featured Service

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1. What popular toy was invented in 1958 by Arthur K. Melin and is still widely used today?

• Reduce, eliminate, and/or control pain (both acute and chronic) • Improve motor coordination • Provide neuromuscular re- education • Provide biofeedback (aka improve body awareness)

• Decrease swelling • Reduce muscle spasm • Improve range of motion • Increase local circulation • Prevent or reverse muscle atrophy (especially after prolonged immobilization, such as a limb being cast as a fracture heals)

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3. How many arms does a squid have?

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STAFF SPOTLIGHT Nicole Kelly, RMT, Registered Massage Therapist at Jagare Ridge Nicole studied Massage Therapy at Grant MacEwan College in 2006-2008 and has been practicing as a Registered Massage Therapist for 11 years in Edmonton. She is passionate about helping others and educating her clients about injury care and prevention. Since graduation, Nicole has studied Gary Schweiter’s Deep Tissue Therapy Basic and Advanced courses, Maternal Massage, Infant Massage, and Dynamic Cupping. Nicole completed her certification as an Intraoral TMJ Massage Therapist in July 2019. Credentials:

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