Alberta Institute for Spine and Sport Therapy

Alberta Institute for Spine and Sport Therapy Alberta Spine and Sport's focus is based on a multi-disciplinary approach to care.

Dr. Paul Hicke, Dr. Alexandra Robertson, Shaun Turner MScPT, Matea Lloyd RMT, Savanah Baun RMT, Samuel Chang RMT

Load tolerance is your body’s ability to handle stress. Whether that’s weight, repetition, time under tension, or even d...
02/27/2026

Load tolerance is your body’s ability to handle stress. Whether that’s weight, repetition, time under tension, or even day‑to‑day activities like walking, lifting, or sitting. When tissues can tolerate the load you place on them, they feel strong, stable, and predictable. When they can’t, you may notice stiffness, fatigue, irritation, or pain.

Big, intense efforts feel productive - but in rehab, it’s the small, steady reps that create real change. Your body resp...
02/25/2026

Big, intense efforts feel productive - but in rehab, it’s the small, steady reps that create real change. Your body responds best to movements it can repeat, refine, and build on over time.

At AISST, our practitioners focus on progress you can sustain - not the kind that burns you out. A few minutes of quality movement each day will always take you further than one hard session once in a while.

02/23/2026

This gentle spine flow is one of the easiest ways to wake up your back, loosen stiffness, and reconnect with your breath. Moving slowly between flexion and extension helps the joints glide, the muscles relax, and the nervous system settle.

Neural tension happens when a nerve can’t glide or move the way it’s supposed to. Nerves need space, blood flow, and mob...
02/20/2026

Neural tension happens when a nerve can’t glide or move the way it’s supposed to. Nerves need space, blood flow, and mobility, and when they get compressed or irritated, you might feel pulling, zinging, tingling, or sharp electric‑type pain. These symptoms often change with certain positions or movements, which is a key sign that the nerve itself is involved.

At AISST, our practitioners are trained to assess how well your nerves are moving, not just your muscles and joints. They use gentle testing, hands‑on treatment, and specific nerve‑glide exercises to help restore normal movement through the entire nerve pathway. When the nerve moves better, symptoms often ease quickly, and your body feels more coordinated and confident again.

Not all leg pain is sciatica. True sciatica follows a very specific nerve pathway - from the low back, through the glute...
02/18/2026

Not all leg pain is sciatica. True sciatica follows a very specific nerve pathway - from the low back, through the glute, and down the back of the leg. But many other conditions can mimic that pattern, including SI joint irritation, piriformis syndrome, or lumbar facet dysfunction.

At AISST, we take the time to assess what’s really causing your symptoms. Whether it’s nerve compression or a joint referral, our team blends hands‑on care, movement assessment, and targeted rehab to help you feel better and move with confidence.

Family Day is here, Alberta - time to slow down, laugh a little louder, and enjoy the people who fill your cup.AISST is ...
02/16/2026

Family Day is here, Alberta - time to slow down, laugh a little louder, and enjoy the people who fill your cup.

AISST is closed for the long weekend, and our team is soaking up some family time, too.

See you after the break.

Roses are red, violets are blue,Your spine supports everything you do 💗This Valentine’s Day, let’s celebrate the strengt...
02/14/2026

Roses are red, violets are blue,
Your spine supports everything you do 💗
This Valentine’s Day, let’s celebrate the strength that holds us up — and the care that keeps us moving.

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Tight hip flexors can quietly shift your posture forward, creating an anterior pelvic tilt that puts extra pressure on y...
02/11/2026

Tight hip flexors can quietly shift your posture forward, creating an anterior pelvic tilt that puts extra pressure on your low back. It’s one of the most common patterns we see in people who sit for long periods or train hard without enough mobility work.

When the front of the hip is restricted, the low back often steps in to compensate - leading to stiffness, pinching, or that deep ache at the end of the day.

At AISST, we assess how your hips, pelvis, and spine work together, then use hands‑on treatment, targeted mobility exercises, and movement coaching to help restore balance. When your hips move well, your lower back can finally relax.

02/09/2026

Hip Flexor Release ...

If you sit for long stretches of the day, your hip flexors (especially the psoas) can tighten up and pull your pelvis forward. That extra tension often shows up as low‑back stiffness, hip discomfort, or that “pinchy” feeling when you stand up after sitting.

This simple stretch helps open the front of the hip and gives your lower back some much‑needed relief. Our team uses hands‑on treatment, targeted mobility work, and personalized rehab exercises to help you move with more ease - both in and out of the clinic.

MOBILITYIt’s more than a buzzword - it’s the foundation of how your body moves, feels, and performs. When mobility is li...
02/06/2026

MOBILITY

It’s more than a buzzword - it’s the foundation of how your body moves, feels, and performs. When mobility is limited, other areas work overtime, leading to stiffness, tension, and those familiar aches that don’t seem to go away on their own.

At AISST, our team uses hands‑on treatment, targeted rehab exercises, and movement coaching to help you restore healthy mobility and build strength where it matters. Small improvements can create big changes in how your body feels day to day.

Long hours at the desk can make the mid‑back stiff, and when that happens, the neck often takes on more work than it sho...
02/04/2026

Long hours at the desk can make the mid‑back stiff, and when that happens, the neck often takes on more work than it should.

That forward‑head, rounded‑shoulder position puts extra strain on the small muscles that keep your head supported, which is why tension builds as the day goes on.

Improving mid‑back mobility helps your posture feel more natural and reduces the load on your neck. Small daily movement breaks can make a big difference in how you feel by the end of the workday.

02/02/2026

When your mid-back doesn’t move well, your neck picks up the slack — often painfully. Improving thoracic mobility can ease tension and help your whole spine work better together. Try this stretch ...

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Unit 110/158 Southbank Street
Okotoks, AB
T1S0R5

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Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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