Dr. Scott Swartzentruber

08/30/2022

Are you an RMT or you know an RMT looking for full time work in NW Edmonton? Please reach out to me! The clinic I work at is currently looking to hire a full time RMT.
Please feel free to DM me for further inquiry.

07/26/2022

Have you ever wondered what a chiropractor can help with? Perfect, then you are in the right spot.

I have had countless encounters where someone thought all I work with is the neck and back (i.e. the spine). While neck pain and low back pain are very common and something I treat often, it isn't the only thing I am able to help with. I work with a variety of populations including children, expecting moms, athletes and general population to treat a variety of conditions impacting their daily lives.

If you would like to find out more about how I can help you, please reach out to me or by phone at 780-758-8323. I am currently accepting new patients and am very excited to work with you!

07/13/2022

This is usually one of the first questions I get asked when working with new patients- “what is an adjustment?”

As a chiropractor I use adjustments (manipulative therapy) on a daily basis to help my patients. So what is an adjustment? First things first, you have to analyze to find areas of the body that are restricted (not moving properly/optimally). This can be in the spine or even in other joints such as the hip, knee, wrist etc. Next that joint is taken to it’s end range of motion, and a very fast but low force movement is applied to it.

With adjusting often you will hear a “popping” noise (some people refer to this as “cracking”, but rest assured nothing is actually cracking!). The reason this noise is heard is because when you adjust a joint, you change the space and pressure and air bubble can sometimes form in the synovial fluid (a lubricating substance located inside of your joint). This noise is know as a joint cavitation. It’s important to remember that this noise doesn’t always happen and even without a cavitation, an adjustment is still successful and will be of benefit.

There are many benefits to being adjusted some of which include:
-reduction in muscular tension
-decrease of pain
-better range of motion
-and many more
What’s your favourite place to have adjusted? Let me know below!

Want to know more or feel you may benefit from care? Reach out to me directly or reach me at my clinic
☎️ 780-758-8323

07/09/2022

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07/07/2022

A lot of times when I am working with new patients they come in having no idea what a chiropractor does so I thought I would give some insight to that topic.

Chiropractors spend 7-8 years of school becoming experts of the musculoskeletal and nervous system. They also spend a lot of that time learning how to treat these body systems using a hands-on approach to allow our patients a drug-free approach to pain relief and improved function. Treatment methods often used by chiropractors are adjustments (spinal manipulative therapy, soft tissue therapy and mobilizations (and a lot more).

Something else a lot of my patients don't know is that chiropractors are a primary healthcare provider meaning you don't need a referral to receive chiropractic care. I outline an idea of a new patient process here but this is not always the way it goes! Every patient is different and has varying needs so sometimes there are other steps that need to be added (such as other tests, imaging such as X-rays) but this is determined at the time of the assessment. Also it is important to remember that every care plan is personalized to each patient and the time it takes to reduce pain and improve function can vary greatly between individuals.

If you or someone you know in Edmonton (or the surrounding area) could benefit from chiropractic care, feel free to reach out to me or call the phone number mentioned :)!

06/02/2022

Super excited to announce my new position with Oxford Wellness Clinic providing chiropractic care! Actively accepting new patients, book in below now 😁! Can’t wait to meet you!

https://www.oxfordwellnessclinic.ca
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