Conditions We Treat at Move RX in Kelowna

Back and neck

• Low back pain, sciatica and disc injuries. Back pain after lifting, golf or a long day at a desk is one of the most common reasons people book. Care usually combines hands-on treatment with exercise you can progress, and often you don't have to stop training altogether. Commonly seen in: chiropractic, kinesiology, massage therapy. Read: Low Back Pain: Rest or Keep Moving? · Why Golfers Get Low Back Pain · The Role of Chiropractic Care in Managing Disc Injuries · Save Your Back From the Snow

• Neck pain and postural tension. Stiffness from desk work, screens or repetitive tasks. We look at how you sit, train and sleep, not just where it hurts. Commonly seen in: chiropractic, massage therapy, manual osteopathic therapy. Read: 4 Simple Ways to Enhance Posture at Work or School · Pillow Recommendations for Chronic Neck Pain

• Whiplash and car-accident injuries. We accept ICBC claims and you don't need pre-approval to start. Commonly seen in: chiropractic, kinesiology, massage therapy, manual osteopathic therapy. See: Direct billing and ICBC

Head and jaw

• Tension headaches. Often linked with neck and upper-back tension. Commonly seen in: chiropractic, manual osteopathic therapy, massage therapy. Read: How to Manage Your Headache

• TMJ and jaw pain. Commonly seen in: manual osteopathic therapy, chiropractic, massage therapy.

• Vertigo and post-concussion symptoms. These need a careful assessment first. If you've had a recent head injury or your symptoms are getting worse, see a physician or seek urgent care before booking. Commonly seen in: chiropractic and manual osteopathic therapy, as part of a care plan. Read: Understanding and Recovering from a Concussion

Shoulder and elbow

• Shoulder pain and rotator cuff problems. Common in lifters, swimmers, golfers and anyone who works overhead. Commonly seen in: chiropractic, massage therapy. Read: A Chiropractor's Guide to Shoulder Mechanics

• Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis). A slow, stiff shoulder that hasn't loosened up. Shockwave is one option we may discuss alongside movement work. Commonly seen in: shockwave therapy, chiropractic.

• Tennis and golfer's elbow. Persistent tendon pain on the outside or inside of the elbow. Commonly seen in: shockwave therapy, massage therapy, chiropractic.

Hip and knee

• Hip and knee pain related to training or overuse. Including running and lifting-related pain. Commonly seen in: chiropractic, massage therapy, kinesiology.

• Patellar tendon pain (jumper's knee) and bursitis. Commonly seen in: shockwave therapy, chiropractic.

• Arthritis-related joint pain. Care focuses on keeping you moving and building strength around the joint. Commonly seen in: chiropractic, massage therapy, manual osteopathic therapy.

Foot and ankle

• Plantar fasciitis and heel pain. Often worst with the first steps in the morning. Commonly seen in: shockwave therapy, chiropractic, massage therapy. Read: Plantar Fasciitis vs Plantar Aponeurosis

• Achilles tendon pain. Commonly seen in: shockwave therapy, chiropractic.

Sport, training and return to activity

• Sports injuries, strains and sprains. From the gym, the trails, the course or the slopes. Commonly seen in: chiropractic and kinesiology. Read: Navigating the Road to Recovery · Returning to Competition After an Injury · How to Avoid Common Hiking Injuries

• Lifting technique and pain in the weight room. When certain lifts or positions keep hurting. Commonly seen in: kinesiology, chiropractic. Read: Why Posture in the Weight Room Matters

• Old injuries that "never fully healed" and persistent tendon pain. We look at why things haven't settled and build a plan you can progress. Commonly seen in: chiropractic, shockwave therapy, manual osteopathic therapy.

• Before and after surgery. Exercise-based rehab and massage as part of your recovery, in line with your surgeon's guidance. Commonly seen in: kinesiology, massage therapy.

• Muscle tension and recovery from training. Commonly seen in: massage therapy.