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Whiplash can be caused by several reasons like vehicle accidents, sports injuries or trauma. WAD (whiplash associated disorder) has varying degrees and treatments are specific to the degree of the WAD. Northgate Physiotherapy Chiropractic & Massage Therapy Centre offers various on-hands treatments for muscle and joint injuries. Read our blog to learn the benefits of regular massage therapy.  

A sprained ankle is a common injury that can occur after vigorous physical activity, such as sports, stepping on uneven pavement or accidentally turning your ankle in the wrong way. Ankle sprain generally involves straining the ligament that helps support your ankle joint. An untreated sprain can also affect the surrounding tendons and blood vessels. The chances of reoccurrence of ankle sprain increase with poor rehabilitation. Physiotherapy can help restore and maintain the physical mobility of your ankle. Count on Northgate Physiotherapy, Chiropractic & Massage Therapy Centre for effective physiotherapy in Calgary. We are dedicated to helping our clients with muscle and joint pains. Our highly skilled and registered physiotherapists specialize in the treatment of injuries caused by accidents, sports and other reasons.

Shockwave Therapy is a non-invasive therapeutic procedure used for treating various musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions. We deliver electromagnetic shockwaves to your injured bodily tissues, which stimulate the healing process. You should meet the experts at Northgate Physiotherapy, Chiropractic & Massage Therapy Centre to better understand whether the treatment is suitable for your medical condition or not. We can further tell you about how long your treatment will take and the number of sessions you will need, depending on the severity of your condition.

Back pain is one of the worst forms of discomfort, and it happens to a lot of people for different reasons. While many suggest prescription drugs or invasive surgeries, we believe that less invasive methods such as spinal decompression will benefit more. The process involves alleviating pressure built up inside the discs of the back, located between each vertebra. This pressure, mostly caused due to injuries and issues such as bad posture, will be relieved through a decompression table. Count on Northgate Physiotherapy, Chiropractic & Massage Therapy Centre to help you with spinal decompression.

Being extremely mobile and flexible, shoulder joints can sometimes be more susceptible to injuries than other joints. Minor injuries, pains and sore muscles in the shoulder area are both common and among the most difficult conditions to be treated. They can develop from an accident, overexertion or everyday wear and tear. They can also result from aging and bone-related complications such as osteoporosis.

Mobile phones use electromagnetic radiation to receive and transfer data. It may cause brain tumor, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and more. Furthermore, spending long hours looking down at your cellphone can lead to severe pain in your upper back or the text neck syndrome. It is a repetitive stress injury or discomfort in the neck caused due to excessive use of handheld devices over long periods. There is an extensive range of treatment options available; physiotherapy in NE Calgary could be a good one for you. 

At Northgate Physiotherapy Chiropractic & Massage Therapy Centre, our therapists ensure you a faster recovery. We also provide kinesiology taping and vestibular rehabilitation services.

Physiotherapy can be an effective treatment for all sorts of painful and functional conditions. If you are considering booking your first appointment for physiotherapy in NE Calgary, then you may be wondering what will happen during the treatment session and what you need to do to prepare for it. The physiotherapists at Northgate Physiotherapy, Chiropractic & Massage Therapy Centre have put together five helpful things to know before your appointment.

When people hear the phrase “massage therapy” they may think of a fancy spa treatment. More and more, however, scientists are finding evidence of the importance of massage for our health. Perhaps most obviously, massage can play an important role in reducing stress and its harmful effects. We’re also learning, however, that massage is an important component in many medical treatment regimes as well—particularly when people are recovering from serious physical trauma.