MotionHeal Physiotherapy and Massage

07/22/2026

“I guess I need surgery.”

Not so fast.

A scan is just one piece of the puzzle. In fact, many people have rotator cuff tears without any pain at all, and for many of the most common tears, physiotherapy can provide similar improvements in pain and function as surgery.

We can help you understand:
✔️ Why your scan doesn’t tell the whole story
✔️ When physiotherapy can be just as effective as surgery
✔️ Why keeping your shoulder moving is often better than protecting it
✔️ When it’s time to seek further assessment

The goal isn’t to ignore a tear; it’s to make the right decision based on your symptoms, your goals, and your shoulder, not just an imaging report.

Save this post for future reference, and share it with someone who’s been told they have a rotator cuff tear.

📅 Book your physiotherapy assessment. We’ll help you understand what’s really causing your pain and build the right plan for recovery.

Move to Heal, Heal to Move

📍 #290, 5255 Richmond Rd SW, Calgary
📞 403-508-0444
🌐 motionheal.ca

07/20/2026

The Negotiating Patient 😂

She started by agreeing to 5 sets of 10.

After the second set, she suggested, “Just one more set of 10.”

Then the negotiations began…

We settled on 5 reps.

We completed exactly ☝️ one rep… heard a mysterious pop… and then came the longest pause ever. 😆

“That actually felt……… good. Like it released.”

Her final offer:
“Maybe that’s a sign to stop.”

Negotiation accepted.
Treatment concluded. 😂

📅 Book your assessment when you’re ready.

Move to Heal, Heal to Move

📍 #290, 5255 Richmond Rd SW, Calgary
📞 403-508-0444
🌐 motionheal.ca

07/20/2026

The Negotiating client 😂

She started by agreeing to 5 sets of the repetition. Said just one more set of ten after the second set.

Then we negotiated it down to 5 reps.

We completed exactly one ☝️ rep… heard a mysterious pop… and waited through the longest pause ever 😆

“That actually felt……….… good. Like it released.”

Her final offer: “Maybe that’s a sign to stop.”

Negotiation accepted. Treatment concluded. 😂

📅 Book your assessment when you’re ready.

Move to Heal, Heal to Move

📍 #290, 5255 Richmond Rd SW, Calgary
📞 403-508-0444
🌐 motionheal.ca

07/06/2026

Proud of this Canadian team. 🇨🇦⚽️

Canada’s 2026 World Cup run ended in the Round of 16, but not before they made history. This was the first time Canada’s men’s team reached the last 16 at a FIFA World Cup, and this gave Canadian soccer a bigger stage, a stronger belief, and a moment worth celebrating.

From all of us at MotionHeal, we’re proud to stand behind the players, the fans, and the growth of soccer in Canada. The journey ends here, but the impact continues. ❤️🤍

Move To Heal, Heal To Move.

06/29/2026

Pain Behind Your Shoulder? Let’s Check the Triceps.

A deep ache at the back of the shoulder isn’t always coming from the rotator cuff. Trigger points in the long head of the triceps commonly refer pain to this area and may contribute to painful overhead movement. Dry needling can help reduce muscle tension and improve mobility as part of a personalized rehabilitation program.

05/17/2026

According to ancient wisdom:
Motion is Lotion; MotionHeal Sparks the Locomotion. 🏃‍♀️✨😉
Pain, stiffness, and fear after an injury all whisper the same lie: “stay still and you’ll feel better.” But the body wasn’t built for stillness — it was built to move. And every modern rehab study agrees: it’s purposeful motion, not prolonged rest, that truly heals.
At MotionHeal Physiotherapy & Massage in Calgary, we use guided, evidence-based movement to help you get back to the life you were doing before pain interrupted it. Whether you’re recovering from surgery, a fracture, a motor-vehicle accident, a workplace injury, or a sports setback — your body still remembers how to move. We help it remember faster.
Here’s what motion actually does for you:
🩺 Boosts circulation so tissues get the oxygen and nutrients they need to heal faster
🦴 Lubricates joints and reduces stiffness, so pain stops feeling like a wall
💪 Rebuilds confidence after injury — strength replaces hesitation, step by step
🧠 Retrains the brain for vestibular issues, concussion recovery, balance, posture, and motor control
⚡ Improves long-term health — strength, mood, energy, sleep, resilience
That’s why we treat:
• Post-surgical & fracture rehab
• Pelvic Floor related conditions
• Motor-vehicle accident (MVA) injuries
• Work-injury injuries(WCB-supported)
• Sports injuries
• Concussion & vertigo
• Day-to-day muscle & joint pain
• Posture & motor-control deficits
You don’t need to live around your pain.
You don’t need to wait until it’s “bad enough.”
You need a plan, a coach, and a body that’s allowed to move.
That’s exactly what we do.
👉 Book your assessment today and let’s get you moving again.
📍 5255 Richmond Rd SW #290, Calgary, AB
📞 (403) 508-0444
📧 [email protected]
🌐 motionheal.ca
Tag a friend who’s been stuck in pain too long. 💛 Movement is the gift you can give them today.

05/10/2026

02/18/2026

Shockwave Therapy is a powerful treatment option for stubborn pain and slow-healing injuries. It can help with conditions such as tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, jumper’s knee (patellar tendinopathy), hamstring tendinopathy, chronic hip/glute pain, and myofascial trigger points—especially when other treatments haven’t worked.

It helps reduce pain, stimulate healing, and restore mobility so you can get back to moving comfortably again.

📅 Book your assessment today

Move to Heal, Heal to Move

📍 #290, 5255 Richmond Rd SW, Calgary
📞 403-508-0444
🌐 motionheal.ca

02/10/2026

Your body doesn’t complain for no reason.
Pain, stiffness, or changes in how you move are often early signs that something needs attention.

If any of these feel familiar, it might be time for a proper assessment instead of pushing through it.

Swipe through to learn the signs ➝

📅 Book your assessment when you’re ready.

Move to Heal, Heal to Move

📍 #290, 5255 Richmond Rd SW, Calgary
📞 403-508-0444
🌐 motionheal.ca