Chiropractor | Dr. Cathy Schmidt

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Chiropractor and Manual Osteopathic Therapist

I am a Chiropractor and MOT located in Edmonton and Spruce Grove, Alberta, with a special interest pelvic dysfunction. I help my patients understand the source of their pain, and I look forward to becoming a trusted part of their health care team.

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Chiropractic vs. Osteopathic Therapy

What is the difference, and which treatment is right for you?

Chiropractic care's main focus is the structure of the skeleton. Restrictions in our spine can lead to compensations in other areas, leading to pain, muscle spasm and faulty movement patterns, which can foster further injury . Dr. Schmidt uses a combination of more modern gentle techniques, as well as traditional chiropractic adjustments to help remove restrictions and restore the body's alignment. It is recommended as the first line of defence for any injury, especially pertaining to the neck, spine or pelvis.

Osteopathic therapy focuses less on mechanical restrictions in the spine and instead encompasses the cranium, circulatory system and fascial adhesions between our internal organs. This treatment is best suited for those with chronic pain, that has been unresponsive to other types of therapy.