The Advantage of the Integrator

May 6, 2019/in Health /by Momentum Chiro

What Happens during a Chiropractic Adjustment?

May 6, 2019/in Health /by Momentum Chiro

How is TRT different from other chiropractic techniques?

May 5, 2019/in Health /by Momentum Chiro

How To Make Your Workstation Fit You

September 13, 2010/in Health /by Momentum Chiro

View Details Here is one of the best and most comprehensive resources that I’ve come across to perform a self-assessment of your workstation to avoid strain while at work. Enjoy!

Wake Up in Comfort: 3 Steps to Choosing a Pillow That Fits

August 19, 2010/in Health /by Momentum Chiro

One of the most common questions that I’ve been asked is how to choose the correct pillow. If you find yourself waking up in the morning with neck, shoulder or upper back stiffness or soreness, an unsupportive pillow may be contributing this discomfort or even headaches. Here is a primer what to take into account when choosing a new pillow.

The Great Core Training Debate: Abdominal Hollowing vs. Abdominal Bracing

August 16, 2010/in Health /by Momentum Chiro

In the past few years, the manner in which to go about incorporating core conditioning into one’s workout regime or sport-specific training continues to be debatable in the world of biomechanics research. Below is a brief introduction to your “Core” and its importance in improving daily function and maximizing athletic training.

Ready, Set, Go! Tips for Finding Your Ideal Running Shoe

July 25, 2010/in Health /by Momentum Chiro

With the array of athletic shoes available in the Edmonton market today, it becomes a daunting task. Selecting appropriate footwear and wearing custom-fitted orthotics (if necessary) may decrease the discomfort of your feet, ankles, knees or hips when engaging in sporting activities. In order to simplify the task of locating your ideal runner, here is an overview of the common base features in every shoe and some fitting tips to consider. Read more…

EDMONTON PREGNANCY CARE

June 25, 2010/by Momentum Chiro

Pregnancy Wellness in Edmonton, Alberta

Our clinic prides itself on offering safe and comfortable adjustments to support a more comfortable pregnancy, and motherhood.

You don’t have to be in pain to benefit from our care at our clinic. Smooth gliding joints and relaxed muscles are essential in supporting a healthier pregnancy and labour. We help to alleviate the added stress on the spine and related structures that accompanies pregnancy-related weight gain and postural changes.

Why do Edmonton moms choose Momentum Chiropractic & Wellness as their source for prenatal care?

Momentum Chiropractic & Wellness in Edmonton, Alberta is a unique clinic offering family chiropractic care. Reap the benefits of our ability to consult regularly and monitor your progress through our plan of care. Dr. Wu is specially trained to support healthy pregnancies.

Experience The Momentum Advantage

We work hard to earn your trust as partners in your pregnancy care and take a genuine approach to multi-disciplinary care, as we welcome working in collaboration with the rest of your birthing team; your obstetrician, midwife, doula, massage therapist and/or acupuncturist in regards to your pregnancy health.

Gentle Chiropractic Care

• Relieves pain in the back, hips, legs (sciatica) or pelvic girdle
• Relieves discomfort when side-lying
• Alleviates the “pregnancy waddle”
• Promotes pelvis balance and improved movement of the spine

WHIPLASH/CAR ACCIDENT

March 22, 2010/by Momentum Chiro

Whiplash happens when the soft tissues of the neck are injured by a sudden jerking of the head during a car accident. The neck is forcefully moved and pain in the neck, arms or headaches can start. Other causes of whiplash may be roller coasters, or sports injuries.

If you have been in a motor vehicle accident, treatment should begin as soon as possible to avoid long-term problems.

Chiropractic care is health maintenance of the spinal column, discs, related nerves and bone geometry without drugs or surgery. It involves the art and science of adjusting misaligned joints of the body, especially of the spine, which reduces spinal nerve stress and therefore promotes health throughout the body.

Doctors of Chiropractic are licensed primary health care professionals, who specialize in diagnosing and treating neuro-musculoskeletal disorders (conditions involving the nerves, muscles and joints) within their scope of practice.

At our Edmonton chiropractic office, Dr. Sarah Wu strives to provide an accurate diagnosis in order to provide the most time- and cost-effective treatment possible. A thorough review of your specific problem will be conducted and appropriate orthopedic tests (a variety of physical movements) to determine if chiropractic is appropriate for your condition. In certain situations, you will be advised as to the need diagnostic imaging such as x-rays. At the completion of the initial assessment, we will discuss the findings of your exam and suggest an appropriate course of therapy.

Treatments usually involve a chiropractic adjustment, which is a gentle, directed pressure to a joint of limited motion or through the use of an Activator (an adjusting instrument). A spinal adjustment can restore normal movement, relieve pain and stimulate higher function of your nervous system.

Depending on the condition being treated, the following therapeutic options may be integrated into treatments:

Muscle and Soft Tissue Therapy – Integrated into the treatment may be the use of soft tissue therapies including trigger point therapy and myofascial release therapy.

Physiotherapy Modalities – To complement treatment, therapeutic equipment may be recommended to speed recovery or to reduce pain perception. These include therapeutic ultrasound and interferential current.

Therapeutic ultrasound: A therapeutic device that transmits sound waves into the tissue, through the creation of a thermal effect in the tissue, or a mechanical stimulation effect from the vibration of the sound waves to improve circulation to the injured tissue and promote healing.

Interferential current: The application of low voltage current to the tissues to provide symptomatic reduction in pain and inflammation.

Exercise Prescription – Edmonton chiropractor, Dr. Sarah Wu’s philosophy as a health and fitness professional involves not simply treating a condition, but also providing you with tools to maximize the therapeutic benefit of your chiropractic treatments received in the clinic. Active participation from the patient outside of the clinic is crucial for enhancing recovery rate. Depending on your health goals, you may be provided with an active plan ranging from simple stretches to comprehensive rehabilitation exercises in order to encourage healing, prevent recurrences or restore balance to the surrounding muscle and joint framework.