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Knee pain is a prevalent issue that affects many people, often leading to confusion and misconceptions about its causes and treatment. At Natural Balance Physiotherapy and Wellness in Cochrane, Alberta. I'm committed to providing accurate information and effective solutions for knee pain. Let's address some of the most common misconceptions about knee pain and shed light on the facts. Misconception 1: "Knees-Over-Toes" is Bad One outdated piece of advice that persists is the

Low back pain is a common issue that affects millions of people worldwide, often leading to significant discomfort and disability. At Natural balance physiotherapy and wellness in cochrane, alberta, I provide a convenient and effective solution for managing low back pain, especially for those with acute injuries that make it difficult to leave home. Here’s how physiotherapy can help you alleviate low back pain and why my service stands out.

IMS, or Intra-Muscular Stimulation, is a dry needling method developed by Canadian physician Dr. Chan Gunn in which an acupuncture needle is inserted into “trigger points” in the muscle.

Unwanted dizziness and the feeling that the world is spinning around you can be uncomfortable and alarming. Sometimes, these bouts of dizziness and disorientation can be caused by vertigo. Vertigo itself is just a term describing a state of dizziness or the feeling of surroundings tilting or spinning. The most common cause of “true” vertigo however is known as BPPV. What the heck is BPPV? Aside from being a tongue twister, BPPV stands for  Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

Shockwave therapy is an effective treatment, which utilizes high-energy acoustic waves to deliver strong mechanical impulses to the injured tissue.

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears are very common in young athletes. As with anything, we don't have to accept that an ACL tear will be a part of a young athlete's career. 

Physiotherapists are primary healthcare providers, which means that patients can seek physiotherapy treatment without a referral from a physician (unless you insurance requires the doctor’s referral).