Advance Spine & Health
451 1st Street SE T1A 0A7 Medicine Hat, AB, Canada

Hope everyone is enjoying their summer. Just letting you know that Dr. Little is on summer holidays. He will be back on Monday August 16th. If your needing an adjustment please call Dr. Jackle at 403 526 8300.

Due to the rising Covid 19 cases in Medicine Hat and the safety of all our Patients and Staff, Dr. Little has decided to make masks office policy to everyone entering the clinic and temperatures will be taken at the front desk.

Please call the office to book your appointment. 403 529 5177

Happy Thanksgiving from all the staff. We are closed today but will reopen tomorrow morning at 8:30am. Hope everyone has a great day.

Dr. Little's Office will be closed for the week of August 17th - August 21st for summer holidays. We will re-open on Monday August 24th at 8:30am.

COVID 19 Office Update As of Monday May 4, 2020 the Government of Alberta is allowing us to reopen our office for Chiropractic Care. We will be taking special precautions at this time. We will be spacing out chairs in our reception area. We will be asking all our patients to wash their hands or hand sanitize prior to treatments. We will be taking more time between appointments in order to disinfect the treatment area, the adjusting table, laser equipment, etc. Dr. Little will... be wearing a mask, however patients are not required to wear a mask. Patients may wear a mask if they choose but must supply their own mask as supplies are limited. When you arrive at the Clinic please call the office at 403 529 5177 and let us know you are here and one of our staff members will bring you into the clinic. Debit and credit card payments made by Tap are available. Visitors not getting adjusted will have their names recorded so that we can track who has been in the Clinic. Thank you. See more

As of Tuesday March 24th we will be open for emergency care only. Please call 403 529 5177. Thank you

COVID-19 Update Advance Spine & Health - March 21, 2020 For the health and safety of our clients and our families, the clinic will temporarily be closing while we follow recommendations during this unusual time. The clinic will be closing on Monday, March 23rd at 6pm for a period of 2 weeks. We will re-evaluate at that time and decide, based on recommendations, whether it is safe to reopen.... We will be checking our voicemail and Facebook messages frequently. If you have any urgent concerns related to your musculoskeletal health, please contact us and we will do our best to advise you and get you back on track. If you are needing any products such as biofreeze or supplements please message us and we can arrange pick up at the clinic. Thank you for your understanding and support in these trying times. Take care, stay healthy, and stay safe. Sincerely, Dr. Little.

Advance Spine & Health. DR. LEE LITTLE Update We are open with business as usual and ready to serve. We are actively monitoring the COVID-19 situation and are taking additional steps to keep our clinic a safe place.... We will continue our regular cleaning and disinfecting of our communal areas and treatment rooms, but with increased frequency. This includes disinfecting door handles, tables, light switches, door knobs, debit/credit machine and any other surfaces guests and staff come into contact with. We typically suggest coming in for an adjustment if you are feeling unwell. However, due to the recommendations surrounding COVID-19 should you exhibit any of the symptoms of the virus (fever, dry cough, difficulty breathing), or think you may have been exposed, please call to reschedule your appointment. We will continue to do our best to provide a safe and relaxing environment for you to heal and receive your treatments. Stay informed, stay healthy, be mindful and compassionate and we will get through this together!

Please call the office to book your appointment. 403 529 5177

We have partnered up with 94.5fm and The Food Bank. Please bring in a non-perishable food item to the office or even a cash donation would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

We would like to welcome 2 New Massage Therapists to our office. Kristina Culver(RMT) and Nagisa Kuehn (Certified) . Please call the office @ 403 529 5177 and book your appointment.

Christmas Hours are as follows: Dec. 24th. 9am - 12 noon Dec. 25th Closed Dec. 26th Closed... Dec. 27th Closed Dec. 28th 9am - 6pm Dec. 29th Closed Dec. 30th Closed Dec. 31st 9am - 2pm. Jan. 1st Closed Dr. Little and staff would like to wish you all a Very Merry Christmas and All The Best in 2019!

Today marked our 1 year Anniversary in our new office. It has been awesome. Great year indeed.

Our office would like to Welcome 2 New Massage Therapists. Rachel Krueger & Tyler Vanderheiden. Please call our office and make your appointment today. 403 529 5177.

We have updated our Insurance Companies that we can Direct Bill. Here is the list.

Well we are all moved over to our new location . We open tomorrow morning (May 1) @ 9am. 451 1st Street SE.

Dr. Little & staff are happy to announce our new office location effective May 1/17. We will be located at 451 1st Street SE. (next door to Courtyard Dental). Parking in the rear of building. Arla Zeleny will be coming with us (Registered Massage Therapist).

College Students: We can now direct bill for the Medicine Hat College (SAMHC). If you bring in your student ID number we will do the rest. Have a great day!

Need Direct Billing? We direct bill the following companies: Alberta Blue Cross/ASEBP... Chambers of Commerce Desjardins Green Shield Great West Life Johnsons Inc. Sunlife Standard Life Industrial Alliance Manulife Maximum Benefit or Johnston Group Medicine Hat College ( SAMHC ) Please show us your card and we will do the rest. :)

Stretches for a better posture! http://www.straightenupalberta.com//files/Adult_program.pdf

Studies based on chiropractic adjustments have shown different levels of effectiveness in treating sciatica, but many patients have experienced significant relief. Manipulating the spine can restore mobility, improve function, reduce inflammation, decrease pain, and promote natural healing.

HEEL SPURS What are heel spurs? Heel spurs are small deposits of bone-like calcium on the heel bone (calcaneus), usually on or near the bottom of the foot where the long tendons of the arches (plantar fascia) insert into the bone.... What causes heel spurs? Some experts believe that a spur is the body's attempt to strengthen its foundation. Being overweight, having abnormal foot biomechanics, or running regularly on hard surfaces can cause excessive stress on the foot, which may lead to the production of a spur. Other authorities contend that spurs are a normal part of the aging process: some studies have shown that calcaneal spurs are more frequently found in people after age 50. The best data currently available projects that between 11% and 16% of the population have heel spurs. It is also interesting to note that spurs occur almost twice as often in adult females as they do in adult males. Is the pain in my heel area caused by a heel spur? Only a health care professional, such as your chiropractor, can answer that question in regard to your case. In general, a heel spur may contribute to pain on the underside of the heel, which sometimes radiates throughout the entire bottom of the foot. In the morning, the first few steps after waking up may feel tender. Some improvement might be noticed after that, however, the pain often returns and intensifies during the day, especially while standing or walking. This pain is usually relieved by rest. The bottom or sides of the heel may be tender to the touch; a slight swelling may be noticed, and it may hurt to wiggle your toes. Should an x-ray be taken of my foot? Part of the thorough examination you receive may include an x-ray of your foot; this can help your doctor rule out any unusual causes of heel pain, such as a calcaneal cyst or a stress fracture. Again, your healthcare professional is the best person to decide if an x-ray is advisable. What can my healthcare professional do to stop the pain? The treatment you receive will probably focus in general on reducing swelling, relieving pain, restoring functional movement and position through joint mobilization, protecting your foot from additional stress, and strengthening your foundation. Depending on your specific condition, your healthcare professional may instruct you to do some or all of the following items after you leave the clinic: -Rest: a decrease or stoppage of running and jumping exercises is often indicated. -Cold Laser Therapy -Ice the heel, to help bring down any swelling. -Exercise, to help build muscle strength and joint stability. -Wear orthotics to protect the heel and to help the adjustments hold better. Stabilizers for this condition can be designed to provide a protective "cushion" around the heel area, and also change your foot's posture to help take pressure off the spurs and make you more comfortable.

TREATING SPORTS INJURIES: Chiropractic's approach to health is well-suited to the needs of the sports participant. Sports place an unusual amount of strain on the back and structural system. Chiropractic treats the spine, muscles, ligaments, tendons, joints and nerves as an integrated system and works to maintain the proper balance. The primary focus of the chiropractor treating sports injuries is on the spine and surrounding joints that are susceptible to the body contact, f...ast starts and stops and positioning of the athlete that place unusual strain on the structural system. The treatment by the Chiropractor is manipulation to these areas, which can be slightly displaced or failing to function normally. Adjustment will restore proper alignment and function to the joints, thus restoring normal nerve transmission and natural healing ability to the vital structures of the body. Injuries such as ankle strains, muscle strains, tendonitis, bursitis, and joint problems to the in the wrist, shoulder, hand, hip, ankle, knee and foot can all be treated with chiropractic care. Chiropractic is not only drug-free, it is preventative and performance-enhancing. Proper alignment allow athletes to be prepared. Many of the world's greatest athletes receive a "tune-up" from a chiropractor before competition if order to achieve their body's level of peak efficiency. After competition they return to the chiropractor to enhance the recuperative process after the stress of their particular event. CALL TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY at 403-529-5177.

We are excited to announce our new website will be up and running soon! It has many cool features such as booking online for your next appointment! Stay tuned :)

http://welladjustedbabies.com/why-parents-take-children-to/

Common myths about Chiropractic care. http://www.albertachiro.com/ieadmin/files/MythBuster2.pdf

Our office is pleased to announce we now have Massage Therapy. We would like to welcome Arla Zeleny. She offers the following services: -Theraputic Massage -Relaxation -Sports Massage... -Pre-Natal -Infant -Reflexology -Reiki -Hot Stone Massage She direct bills the following: Alberta Blue Cross Great West Life Sunlife Manulife Greenshield Always adding new Insurance Companies. Call and see if we can direct bill yours! 403-528-5521