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Read patient guides on pain management, iron infusions, IV therapy and massage therapy. Learn what the research says, what each treatment may involve and when to seek medical help.

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A patient receiving an iron infusion holds hands with a support person at the bedside.

Iron infusions

September 2026

Iron Infusion Side Effects: What's Normal and What's Not

Learn which iron infusion side effects may occur, which symptoms need a call, which ones need urgent help, and why product-specific advice matters.

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A patient rests in a clinic chair beside a nurse and monitor during an iron infusion.

Iron infusions

September 2026

How Long Does an Iron Infusion Take?

At Solis, prescription iron infusions take longer than 30 minutes. Plan to be here from 45 minutes up to 2 hours. See what changes the time and how to prepare.

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A patient sits in a clinic chair while a nurse checks an IV line.

IV therapy

July 2026

How Long Do IV Infusions Last?

Learn how IV appointment time and treatment effects differ for fluids, vitamins, iron, and prescription medicine, plus what changes the timeline.

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IV therapy

April 2026

What Is IV Vitamin Therapy?

Boost your energy, hydration, and recovery with IV vitamin therapy Edmonton at Solis Medical Clinic. Fast, effective, and personalized treatments.

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Water splashing up from a glass, representing rehydration and IV hydration therapy

IV therapy

August 2026

IV Hydration Therapy Edmonton for Fast and Effective Rehydration

How IV hydration therapy works in Edmonton, who it suits, and when drinking fluids is enough. Read the guide, then see our IV drip menu at Solis.

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A nurse checks an adult patient's IV line in a clinic chair.

Iron infusions

September 2026

Your First Iron Infusion: How to Prepare and What to Expect

How to prepare for your first iron infusion: what to eat and drink before, what to bring, how the IV visit works and which aftercare questions to ask.

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A pregnant patient talks with a clinician during a prenatal visit.

Iron infusions

July 2026

Iron Infusions During Pregnancy

Learn when IV iron may be discussed during pregnancy, how bloodwork guides care, what monitoring may include, and what to ask your prenatal team.

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A patient sits comfortably in a clinic chair during an iron infusion.

Iron infusions

July 2026

Iron Infusion Myths, Corrected

Read clear answers about iron infusion safety, pain, reactions, pregnancy and treatment response, plus why bloodwork and follow-up still matter.

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A patient rests while receiving IV iron in a clinic chair.

Iron infusions

July 2026

Oral Iron vs IV Iron: The Real Difference

Compare oral iron and IV iron by route, absorption, side effects, visit needs, cost, follow-up, and reasons a clinician may suggest either option.

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Close-up of red blood cells, which carry iron-rich hemoglobin.

Iron infusions

July 2026

Does IV Iron Increase Hemoglobin?

Learn how IV iron may support hemoglobin production when iron deficiency is confirmed, what affects response, and why follow-up bloodwork matters.

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A clinician examines a patient's knee before planning pain care.

Pain management

July 2026

How Does a Nerve Block Work for Pain?

Learn how a nerve block targets a selected nerve, when it may be diagnostic, what the procedure may include, and how results guide next steps.

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A clinician examines a tender area in a patient's upper back.

Pain management

July 2026

Nerve Block vs Trigger Point Injection

Compare nerve blocks and trigger point injections by target, symptoms, assessment, procedure, recovery and diagnostic use, and see which one may fit.

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Patient discusses possible viscosupplementation side effects with a clinician after a Durolane or Monovisc knee injection

Pain management

September 2026

Potential Side Effects of Viscosupplementation (Durolane, Monovisc)

Common and rare viscosupplementation side effects after Durolane or Monovisc, how long they last, and aftercare tips. Questions? Call our Edmonton clinic.

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A massage therapist works on a patient's back to ease muscle tension.

Massage and manual therapy

July 2026

The Role of Massage in Pain Management

Where massage genuinely helps chronic pain, where it falls short on its own, and how we pair it with medical treatment at our Edmonton clinic.

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A doctor reviews treatment options with a patient at a clinic desk.

Wellness and naturopathy

July 2026

Naturopathic Doctor vs Medical Doctor

Compare naturopathic doctors and medical doctors by training, Alberta regulation, scope, testing, treatment, cost, and when medical care comes first.

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Wellness and naturopathy

April 2026

Naturopathic Medicine for Weight Loss Results

Explore Naturopathic Medicine for Weight Loss and achieve balance, energy, and healthy body transformation naturally. Solis Clinic

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Wellness and naturopathy

April 2026

Naturopathy for Weight Loss What to Expect

Achieve lasting results with Naturopathy for Weight Loss at Solis Medical Clinic. Natural, personalized plans to support healthy weight management.

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A clinician holding a syringe prepared for a therapeutic Botox injection

Pain management

August 2026

The Complete Guide to Botox Injections for Chronic Pain

Botox injections for chronic pain may help reduce muscle spasms and pain signals. See the conditions treated, what treatment involves and how long results last.

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A person holds their lower back, a common site of chronic pain.

Pain management

September 2026

Tips for Managing Chronic Pain Day to Day

Practical chronic pain tips for pacing, movement, posture, sleep, stress and symptom tracking, plus the warning signs that need medical attention.

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Illustration highlighting the upper back and spine where tension builds.

Massage and manual therapy

July 2026

Osteopathy for Pain: What to Expect

Learn how osteopathic manual therapy approaches pain and movement, what a first visit may include, and when medical assessment should come first.

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A man sitting on a treatment table holds his lower back, with the painful area highlighted

Massage and manual therapy

September 2026

Understanding Physiotherapy for Chronic Pain

How physiotherapy for chronic pain works, which conditions it may help and what an assessment involves at Solis Medical Clinic in Edmonton. Call to book.

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A clinician watches a seated patient whose spine is highlighted to show neck and back pain

Massage and manual therapy

September 2026

Chiropractic Care for Chronic Pain: What to Expect

How chiropractic care for chronic pain may help back pain, neck pain, headaches and sciatica, and what a visit involves at Solis Medical Clinic. Call to book.

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A clinician in gloves treats the sole of a patient's foot with a handheld device

Pain management

September 2026

Chronic Foot Pain: Why It Happens and How to Treat It

Chronic foot pain causes, symptoms and treatment options, including heel and arch pain. Learn when to get help at Solis Medical Clinic in Edmonton. Call today.

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A therapist holds a patient's upper arm to work on the shoulder and arm muscles

Massage and manual therapy

September 2026

Soft Tissue Manipulation: What to Expect

Learn how soft tissue manipulation works, which conditions it may help and what a treatment visit at Solis Medical Clinic in Edmonton looks like. Call to book.

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Electrode pads on a patient's back connected to a handheld stimulation unit

Massage and manual therapy

September 2026

Body Alignment Treatment and Movement

How body alignment treatment may ease posture strain, joint stress and stiffness, and what a visit to Solis Medical Clinic in Edmonton involves. Call to book.

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Two people sitting across from each other in conversation during a clinic appointment

Wellness and naturopathy

September 2026

What the Best Wellness Clinics in Edmonton Get Right

How to judge a wellness clinic in Edmonton for full body recovery: who screens you first, what is priced up front, and what real follow-up looks like.

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A person sitting alone in a softly lit room, reflecting on anxiety and depression

Wellness and naturopathy

September 2026

Anxiety vs Depression: Do I Have One, Both, or Neither?

Anxiety and depression often overlap. Compare the symptoms, see which pattern fits yours, and learn when to get assessed. Edmonton mental health guide.

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