Equilibrium_Hip, Knee, & Leg Pain Relief

Your hips, knees, and lower legs are tough—but injuries happen. Your hips and knees are your largest joints, supporting your body’s weight. They work in close coordination, giving us the mobility we need. Between arthritis, injuries and age, however, pain can flare up. If you’re experiencing hip, knee or leg pain, call us to schedule a closer look. Before you do, however, let’s examine the pain itself.

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Equilibrium Therapeutics (Eagle Creek) Unit #2-130 19 Helmcken Rd. Victoria, BC V8Z 5G5 Phone: (778) 405-7888

Equilibrium Therapeutics 101 – 3645 Tillicum Rd. Victoria, BC V8Z 4H4 Phone: (250) 590-7888

Equilibrium Massage Therapy 101 – 1121 Yates St. Victoria, BC V8V 3N1 Phone: (250) 388-7888

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FINDING THE ANSWER TO HIP, KNEE, & LEG PAIN RELIEF

Your hips, knees, and lower legs are tough—but injuries happen. Your hips and knees are your largest joints, supporting your body’s weight. They work in close coordination, giving us the mobility we need. Between arthritis, injuries and age, however, pain can flare up. If you’re experiencing hip, knee or leg pain, call us to schedule a closer look. Before you do, however, let’s examine the pain itself. What Causes Hip, Knee and Leg Pain? Hip, knee and leg pain are surprisingly common. Thus, their source can come from a variety of things. If you’re experiencing pain in any part of your leg, pinpointing the exact spot can help you determine the cause. Mayo Clinic has pinpointed several leading causes of hip, knee and leg pain. While many causes exist, the most likely are:

Hip and knee pain does not have to arise from sports injuries. People can suffer from hip and knee pain due to normal wear and tear and arthritis. A therapist can help to determine where the pain can be coming from and you don’t even need to see a doctor first. What Are the Symptoms? While leg pain is noticeable by a slew of symptoms, several stick out. Aching or stiffness around the hip, groin, back or thigh may be a sign of deeper problems. A decreased range of motion can also be a sign of deeper problems which may later result in hip, knee or leg pain. Sometimes, inactivity can contribute to immobility—and later pain. If you’re limping, lurching or are experiencing bad balance, contact a physician. While some hip, knee and leg pains go away, those lasting longer than several months may be hinting at a deeper issue. Contact us today or visit us at equilibriummassagetherapy.ca to schedule an appointment. We can help you recover from your hip, knee, and leg pain.

• Tendonitis • Pinched nerves • Osteoporosis • Cancer

• Arthritis • Dislocation • Hip fracture • Sprains and strains

EXERC I SE ESSENT I ALS USE THIS EXERCISE TO KEEP YOU MOVING Walking Lunge Stand comfortably with your feet shoulder width apart. Take a large step forward with one leg, keeping your back foot in starting position while rolling onto your toes. Keep your spine straight and your forward and back knees bent, so that you make right angles with your hip, knee, and ankle. As you lunge, you should feel a stretch across the front of the hip and thigh. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat 2-5 times.

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AT EQUILIBRIUM, RECOVERY IS YOURS In many cases, therapy can help patients quickly recover from an injury and get back to what they love to do. In doing so, they can stretch, flex and strengthen the muscles responsible for support. If a joint appears deformed, or if sudden swelling occurs, contact a physician immediately. A typical therapy session will start with a comprehensive evaluation of your entire lower body, looking for the exact source of your problem. Your therapist will customize a treatment plan to address areas of stiffness, weakness, tightness, and pain. On every level, therapy serves to enhance the patient’s quality of life. We’re here to help, and we have years of experience backing every therapy option.

Contact any of our locations today or visit our website at equilibriummassagetherapy.ca to learn more about how our services can bring relief to your knee and hip pain.

Sources: mayoclinic.org/symptoms/hip-pain/basics/when-to-see-doctor/sym-20050684 everydayhealth.com/hip-pain/hip-pain-and-your-body.aspx health.harvard.edu/pain/knees-and-hips-a-troubleshooting-guide-to-knee-and- hip-pain

HEALTHY RECIPE TURKEY PUMPKIN CHILI

• 2 cloves garlic • 2 cans green chiles • 2 cans white beans • sour cream • cheddar cheese • sliced radishes • fresh cilantro leaves

• 2 cup chicken broth • 1 can pumpkin purée • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin • 3/4 tsp chili powder • 1/2 tsp cinnamon • 1 tsp cayenne pepper • 1 lb ground turkey • 1 large onion

DIRECTIONS: In a slow cooker, whisk broth, pumpkin, cumin, chili powder, cinnamon, and cayenne. Add turkey, mix to combine. Fold in onion, garlic, chiles, and beans, and cook, covered, until turkey is cooked through, 4-5 hours on high or 6-7 on slow. Serve with sour cream, cheddar cheese, radishes, and cilantro. Courtesy:goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/a14898/slow-cooker-turkey-pumpkin-chili- recipe-wdy0115

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Equilibrium Therapeutics’ new location at Eagle Creek Village on Helmcken Road is NOW OPEN as of Oct 1! Equilibrium Therapeutics (Eagle Creek) Unit #2-130, 19 Helmcken Road, Victoria, BC V8Z 5G5 To schedule an appointment at our Eagle Creek location, visit our booking calendar online at equilibriummassagetherapy.janeapp.com or call us today at (778) 405-7888. NEW EAGLE CREEK LOCATION NOW OPEN! EAGLE CREEK VILLAGE NEAR VGH HOSPITAL

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The beautiful autumn season is the one of the best times of the year to start, or get back into your healthy routine and it’s also our busiest time of the year! Have you made the most of your benefits? If you have any benefits remaining, there’s still time to use thembefore you lose them! Don’t wait until it’s too late; your Extended Health Care Plan coverage resets on January 1st and you are unable to carry over any unused benefits into the next year. It’s time to take care of yourself; start now with an intensive treatment program to rid yourself of aches and pains, and then get onto a regular maintenance program in 2020. Remember, don’t be disappointed; book your appointments ahead of

time at this busy time of the year. We fill up FAST in November and December! Include Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Massage Therapy, Acupuncture and Osteopathy in your maintenance routines to keep you feeling great. Feel free to try sessions with any and all of us. Book your Treatment with Equilibrium today!

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ACUPUNCTURIST SPOTLIGHT KATRINA AO PEREZ, REG. ACUPUNCTURIST

ACUPUNCTURIST SPOTLIGHT WHITNEY HORSTMAN, REG. ACUPUNCTURIST

Whitney Horstman has been practicing holistic health for 15 years, originally as a massage therapist in the US, for the last seven years with acupuncture and herbal medicine. She is currently a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner whose scope includes acupuncture, herbal medicine, bodywork, Reiki, cupping, gua sha, and moxibustion. She is on a lifelong quest to help others feel better and live happier. Combining years of massage

Katrina Ao Perez practices an effective pain-free acupuncture style that will end your cycles of aches, pains, and stresses. Her focus is to get your body to circulate blood, assimilate nutrients, and eliminate toxins as this treatment emphasis allows your body to heal itself. Throughout Katrina’s experience, she has learned to listen and respond

experience with all the tools Traditional Chinese Medicine has to offer, she addresses pain in a multi-therapy layered approach that has proven extremely effective and relaxing. She gets excellent results with conditions such chronic pain, injury, surgery recovery, autoimmune related symptoms, fibromyalgia, headaches, anxiety, and insomnia. Newly arrived in Victoria, Whitney’s prior locations included Colorado, Hawaii, New Mexico, and Minnesota. Outside the clinic, Whitney is an outrigger canoe, dragon boat, and tall ship enthusiast, world traveler, mountain tromper, bunny snuggler, fire spinner, and lover of all things art and food. • Yates St. Location

to how the body uniquely copes with health problems.

Katrina has been practicing acupuncture for over seven years, and consistently sees great results using gentle and precise techniques based on Traditional Chinese Medicine and Japanese Meridian Therapy. Her clients have been through it all and desire to return to a healthy, active life. Kat helps them get there. And stay there.

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• Tillicum Rd. and Yates St. locations • ICBC Provider • Over 7 Years of Experience

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PATIENT SPOTLIGHT EQUILIBRIUM SUCCESS STORY

CHIROPRACTOR SPOTLIGHT DR. MARC BIJMAN, CHIROPRACTOR

Dr.Marcuseshiseducation,clinicalknowledge and evidence-based research to determine what method of clinical practice the patient requires. He believes that each patient deserves individualized, quality health care. His main objective is to find what is causing YOURpain,relievethepain,andgetyouback to the things you love (or need) to do. Marc uses a diversified combination of: spinal adjustments, soft tissue therapy, pain

management techniques, active rehab and core strengthening exercises. He has special interest in low back pain, neck pain, hip pain, TMJ and headaches.Marcbelieves inpainmanagementbutalsooptimizinghuman potential through adjustments, nutrition, sleep and exercise. MarccompletedhisDoctorofChiropracticatCanadianMemorialChiropractic College after obtaining his Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology at the University of Guelph. During his clinical year in chiropractic school, he wasoneof12studentsselected todoanoutreach inDominicanRepublic, treating over 80 different conditions in 10 days. Marc enjoys spending time in nature, exercising and travelling. In the summer 2017 he completed his first Ironman 70.3 in Muskoka, Ontario. Whileattending theUniversityofGuelphheplayedcentredefence for the GuelphGryphon’svarsitysoccer team.Whennot in theclinic,Marcenjoys exercising, learning new things and hanging out with others.

“I went to equilibrium as a recommendation by a friend. I had my first massage and it was amazing! Brenly targeted all the spots that were tight and was very careful on my tender muscles. I left without paying a dime because they direct billed my insurance provider! This experience was so awesome that I decided to try Acupuncture. Kat was amazing and she explained what she was doing and why. She asked questions, targeted areas that were important to me, and even took away a lot of the pain in my neck from working at a desk all day. I noticed they also have a chiropractor!! So I made an appointment to see Dr. Marc! I left there feeling like a whole new human! THANK YOU EQUILIBRIUM!!! Best decision ever!”

• Eagle Creek and Tillicum Rd. Locations • ICBC Provider

• Orthotics • Active Rehabilitation • TMJ Intra Oral Treatments

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OUR SERVICES AT EQUILIBRIUM

Therapy • Vestibular Therapy • Electrical Stimulation • Ergonomic Training • Graston

Technique • Kinesio Taping • Manual Therapy • Myofasical Release • Therapeutic Exercise • Ultrasound

• Massage Therapy • Physiotherapy

• Chiropractic • Acupuncture • Manual Osteopathy & Rolfing • Concussion

We’re here to help you on your journey to overall health and wellness.

CHIROPRACTIC FEATURED SERVICE

ACUPUNCTURE FEATURED SERVICE

What is a Chiropractor and What Do They Do? A chiropractor is a registered health care professional specializing in relieving back, neck, and soft tissue pain primarily through manual (hands-on)manipulationofthebody’smusculoskeletalstructure (spinal adjustments, inotherwords).Chiropractorscombinespinaladjustment techniques with joint manipulation, soft tissue therapy, rehabilitation exercises, and more to provide pain relief, movement and optimal function for theirpatients.Essentially,chiropractors find therootcause of your pain by zeroing in on your joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons andbones.Chiropracticproceduresaretypically intendedtoprovide fast pain relief for muscles, joints, bones and connective tissues (cartilage, ligaments and tendons), for making sure that pain doesn’t return and optimizing function through movement. Many people view seeing a chiropractor as a welcome alternative to taking drugs or undergoing invasive surgeries. Seeing a chiropractor is often recommended as the first step in a longer healing process and is often combined with physiotherapy and/ or massage therapy. For example, people experiencing dull or sudden inexplicable muscle strain, headaches, or pain in their neck, arms, and legs,oftenstartbyseeingachiropractor todiagnose,analyzeandbreak down theirpain,so theyarereceivingappropriatecaremoving forward. When Do You Need a Chiropractor? If you’ve got back pain from sitting all day at work, neck pain from sleeping the wrong way or chronic pain that never seems to go away. If you’ve been injured in a car accident or have suffered a sports-related or work injury, a chiropractor can be a good first step in relieving your pain and discomfort.

What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is one of the principal branches of traditional Chinese medicine,acomplete,holisticandnon-invasivemedicalsystemthathas evolved over 3000 years to diagnose, treat and prevent illness, promote health,andalleviatepain.Acupuncturere-balancestheenergeticsystem of the body and supports the body’s capacity to heal itself. By alleviating symptoms and treating the underlying cause of disease, acupuncture returns the body, mind and spirit to a balanced state. How Does Acupuncture Work? Traditional acupuncture is based on ancient Chinese theories of the flow of Qi (chee) and blood through energetic pathways in the body referred to as meridians. Qi is the animating force that gives us our capacity to move, think, and feel. Qi regulates the physical, emotional, mentalandspiritualharmonyof thebodybykeeping theenergetic flows in balance. Imbalances and blockages of the body’s Qi are the root of disease processes. These imbalances may be caused by physical and emotional trauma, lack of exercise, poor nutrition, and chronic stress. Meridians circulate life-giving nourishment in the form of Qi and blood to every part of the body. Certain points on the body act as gateways to access and regulate the Qi via the insertion of very fine needles. What Does Acupuncture Treat? Acupuncture effectively treats a broad range of acute and chronic conditions and provides preventative care. Some conditions that acupuncture can benefit include but are not limited to: pain relief, stressmanagement,pre-natalandpost-natalcare,healthmaintenance, muscular and neurological disorders, as well as conditions such as arthritis and headaches.

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