Stress is part of the human condition. Given the multitude of stimuli and demands these days the stress levels are growing exponentially. We know that people who are resilient can bounce back from changing life circumstances more easily and successfully. They are strengthened by, often experience personal growth and can be transformed through adverse life events
Now more than ever, anxiety is commonplace – affecting over 50 million people each year. At Electra Health, we know just how debilitating the symptoms of anxiety and depression can be. Our clinical counsellors are experts in the treatment of these conditions and will support you as you navigate the treatment and management of these disorders. Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, our clinic is open from 8 AM – 8 PM, seven days a week, so that you can access the treatments you need, whenever you need it.
Is your body experiencing pain, injury, scar tissue and dysfunction? Have you tried a variety of treatments and found little relief? Ever heard of the Graston Technique? Many healthcare practitioners and clinicians, including registered massage therapists, chiropractors, physiotherapists, athletic therapists and occupational therapist around the world utilize this instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization technique in their sessions. The Graston Technique integrates 6 specialized stainless steel instruments to access, detect and treat soft tissue dysfunctions in the body and assist the patient in recovery from pain and injury.
The Activator is a handheld adjusting tool that delivers a quick, gentle force to the spine, in order to bring correct alignment and movement to the bones of the spine.
Facial neuromuscular training uses the concept of neuroplasticity to facilitate nerve recovery and muscle retraining. It requires active client participation to re-educate the brain’s control of facial muscle movements. It supports recovery as the nerve regenerates, with a goal to a more symmetrical face and regaining the control of the muscles used in facial expression.
Often times, pelvic floor issues are ignored or thought to be untreatable. However, most issues can be treated or managed successfully by a physiotherapist.
Acupuncture is viewed as a safe, successfully-proven method of relieving a variety of headaches from ones associated with stress to muscle tension to work-related postural imbalances. It is highly recommended to individuals who live busy lifestyles – like in Vancouver 😉
Cosmetic acupuncture is now available in Vancouver. To be able to do cosmetic acupuncture one must have specialized training and only a few acupuncturists have this training. This amazing procedure is practiced by a registered acupuncturist in our offices who has this specialized training.
Super Sensitive areas can become desensitized, and the persistent pull of shortened muscles can be released. IMS, in effect, treats the underlying neuropathic condition that causes the pain. Intramuscular stimulation has a remarkable success rate at decreasing dysfunction associated with many chronic conditions such as low back pain, whiplash, tennis elbow, and TMJ pain.
The knees take on a lot of wear and tear over the course of the average day. With every step that you take, a certain amount of impact is absorbed by your knees and this situation can be further exacerbated by additional factors. Taken together, it is quite common to see a range of people suffering from varying levels of knee pain.
When people complain about pain in their feet, it is very common to find that this pain is localized in the part known as the ball of the foot. This is the “padded” portion at the bottom of the foot, just behind the toes. Pain in the ball of the foot is known generally as metatarsalgia. It is called this, because the pain is focused on the metatarsal region of the foot. The bones in the toes are called the phalanges and the bones in the back part of the foot are called the tarsals. In between exist five long bones in the middle part of the foot and these are called the metatarsals. And so, metatarsalgia quite literally means pain in the metatarsal region.
Whether you find yourself sitting in front of a computer all day or you have a job that involves more physical labor, back pain is a very common complaint among people from all walks of life. The back involves a very complex network of 33 vertebrae, over 30 muscles, multiple intervertebral discs, and numerous ligaments, not to mention all the other parts of the body that are directly connected to the back.