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

Alberta Institute for Spine and Sport Therapy

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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

08/18/2025

Guess who’s back and ready to sprinkle some magic? 🌟 Dr. Hicke just returned from his sunny adventures and can’t wait to catch up on all your smiles! 😁✨

08/15/2025

🌟 Ready to kick pain to the curb? Shockwave therapy might be your new best friend! This game-changing treatment can help with everything from stubborn tendonitis to muscle injuries. Curious to know how it works and if it’s right for you? Call now to book your appointment 💪✨

08/12/2025

✨ Hey Spine and Sport fam! We want to hear from YOU! 🗣️ Your experiences matter, and they can help someone else make an informed decision about their journey to better health. 💪

If we've played a part in your recovery or performance, drop us a 5-star review on Google! Your words could be the guiding light for someone in need of care. 💖 Ready to make an impact? Click that link in our bio and share your story today!

08/11/2025

What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

The eight bones of your wrist form a U-shaped channel that houses several tendons and your median nerve. This channel is called the carpal tunnel. Your median nerve is responsible for the sensation on the palm side of your first 3 1/2 fingers. Compression or irritation of this nerve as it travels through the carpal tunnel causes the condition known as “carpal tunnel syndrome.”

Carpal tunnel syndrome can be brought on by prolonged wrist flexion and/or repetitive wrist movements like supermarket scanning, keyboard use, carpentry or assembly line work. Carpal tunnel syndrome is more common in your dominant hand and sometimes affects both hands.

Symptoms Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome include numbness, tingling, or discomfort on the palm side of your thumb, index, middle finger, and half of your ring finger. The discomfort can sometimes extend towards your elbow. Symptoms usually begin as nighttime discomfort or waking up with numb hands but can become a constant annoyance.

How We Can Help

Our goal is to get you back to normal as soon as possible. To do that, we will likely recommend one or more of the following: Joint manipulation to gently restore motion to any “restricted” joints in your hands. Therapy modalities to decrease your pain and limit inflammation. Myofascial release to release muscle tightness and soft-tissue adhesions. Therapeutic stretching to restore your flexibility and ease pain.

Our office treats many patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. If you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms, please contact our office to schedule an appointment.

08/08/2025

AI Overview in Google Search gets its information from a combination of sources, including Google's Knowledge Graph, its own search index, and various websites and databases - this is what our AI Overview says!!

"Alberta Spine and Sport in Okotoks has excellent reviews, with many patients praising their knowledgeable and friendly staff, particularly Dr. Paul Hicke and his team. Patients highlight the clinic's success in treating sports injuries, back pain, and other musculoskeletal issues, with some noting the personalized and attentive care they receive..."

Awe, even Google loves us!!

08/07/2025

What is Knee Pain?

Knee pain is a common complaint that affects people of all ages. Knee pain may be the result of an injury, such as a ruptured ligament or torn cartilage. Medical conditions — including arthritis, gout, and infections — also can cause knee pain. Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) (“runner’s knee”) is one of the most common causes of knee pain. The condition results from an imbalance between the muscles that help to guide your kneecap in its V-shaped groove at the end of your thigh bone. Repeatedly flexing and extending a misaligned kneecap leads to pain, swelling, and eventually arthritis.

Symptoms PFPS produces a dull pain behind the kneecap that is aggravated by prolonged walking, running, squatting, jumping, stair climbing, or arising from a seated position. The pain is often worse when walking downhill or downstairs. Longstanding misalignment can cause damage to the cartilage, which results in popping, grinding, or giving way. How We Can Help Conservative care, like the type provided in our office, is generally successful in relieving your symptoms. Initially, it is important for you to minimize activities that provoke your pain.

Our goal is to get you back to normal as soon as possible. To do that, we will likely recommend one or more of the following: Therapy modalities to ease your muscle tightness, pain, and swelling. Myofascial release to remove your longstanding tightness. Therapeutic stretching to restore your flexibility. Our office treats knee pain from all types of causes. If you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms, please contact our office to schedule an appointment.

08/04/2025

☀️ Long weekend loading…
We’re taking a little summer siesta! 🏖️ The clinic will be closed for the August long weekend, so our team can soak up some sunshine and recharge those adjustment powers.
🌻 We’ll be back, refreshed and ready to realign, after the break. Wishing you all a safe and joyful long weekend!

08/01/2025

🐾 Out of Office (and into the lake)!
Dr. Hicke will be away from August 4 to 15, catching some well-deserved beach vibes. While he’s soaking up the sun, Dr. McClean will be on deck to keep your spine in tip-top shape. 🏄‍♂️🌊
We'll miss him—but don't worry, the care continues!

07/30/2025

Baxter’s nerve runs along the inside of your heel and supplies sensation to the bottom of your foot. Baxter's neuropathy, or Baxter's nerve entrapment, is a condition in which this nerve has become irritated, causing symptoms ranging from numbness to burning pain. The pain is often confused with plantar fasciitis and can be triggered by activities that stress your heel, like standing for a long time, walking, or running, especially if you have flat feet or wear improper footwear.

Symptoms include persistent heel pain that can spread to your arch, especially after resting or being active for a while. Some patients experience weakness in their little toe, making it difficult to move it outward, though this often goes unnoticed since it's not a common movement. To help your foot heal, wear shoes with good arch support and cushioning. You may need to temporarily limit activities that worsen the pain, such as running on hard surfaces or standing for long periods. Stretching and strengthening exercises for your foot and ankle can help. Arch supports or custom orthotics are sometimes needed to help limit aggravation.

07/28/2025

What are Headaches? A significant percentage of all headaches arise from problems in the neck and are classified as “cervicogenic headaches.” The most common trigger for a cervicogenic headache is limited movement of the joints in your upper cervical spine. Usually, each of the joints in your neck moves freely and independently. Sometimes, restrictions in the upper cervical spine initiate a painful cycle of stiffness, muscle tightness, and joint inflammation. This may irritate the sensitive nerves leading from your neck into the back of your head.

Symptoms: Cervicogenic headaches are most commonly one-sided but occasionally may be present on both sides of the head. Pain often radiates from the base of your skull toward the top of your head and sometimes over your eyes. Headache episodes may last from hours to days. The pain is continuous but fluctuating, often described as “deep.” You may also notice chronic neck tenderness and stiffness.

How We Can Help

Our goal is to get you back to normal as soon as possible. To do that, we will likely recommend one or more of the following: Joint manipulation to gently restore movement to your neck. Therapy modalities to ease your muscle tightness, pain, and swelling. Myofascial release to remove your longstanding tightness. Therapeutic stretching to restore your flexibility. Our office treats cervicogenic headaches. If you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms, please contact our office to schedule an appointment.

07/25/2025

💧 Stay cool, stay quenched!
Summer fun means more sun, more sweat, and a greater need to hydrate. ☀️ Whether you’re hitting the trails, lounging at the lake, or just surviving the heat—water is your body’s best friend.

🌿 Hydration helps with:
- Boosting energy levels
- Keeping joints happy and healthy
- Improving focus & mood
- Supporting recovery after physical activity

So grab that water bottle and make sipping a summer habit! Your body will thank you. 🫶

07/22/2025

🌟 Huge shoutout to Lindsey for the amazing 5-star Google review! 🌟 We’re thrilled to hear that Dr. Robertson made such a positive impact on her daughter’s experience. Kids deserve the very best, and we're here to provide just that! 💖 Thanks for trusting us with your family's care, Lindsey! 🙌

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Unit 110/158 Southbank Street
Okotoks, AB
T1S0R5

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+14039384111

Website

http://www.albertaspineandsport.com/

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