By Dr. Joshua Konu, DC, MSc Sports Medicine Founder & Clinical Director, Invicta Performance | Edmonton, Alberta You take a few days off running. The pain settles down. You lace up your shoes, head out for another run, and everything feels great. Until it doesn't. A few kilometres in, that familiar knee pain returns. Or maybe it's your Achilles tendon, your hip, or that nagging discomfort in your lower back. Sound familiar? As a sports medicine chiropractor and runner myself,

By Dr. Joshua Konu, DC, MSc Sports Medicine | Founder & Clinical Director, Invicta Performance Pain has a way of changing the tone of a run. One week, you feel strong on your usual route through the river valley. The next, your knee starts to ache at kilometre four. Your Achilles feels stiff when you get out of bed. Your foot warms up during the run, then throbs later that evening. I recently had the opportunity to participate in the 2026 CIBC Run for the Cure, an incredible

A Patient Safety Award is not just a plaque, a photo, or a moment of recognition. In healthcare, it represents something far more personal: trust. I recently had the honour of receiving a Patient Safety Award, and of all the recognition a healthcare provider can receive, this one means a great deal to me. Patient safety is at the centre of how I believe care should be delivered. For me, care has never been about getting someone onto a treatment table, providing treatment, and

By Dr. Joshua Konu, MSc Sports Medicine, Clinical Director of Invicta Performance Everyone wants to be faster. A quicker first step. Better acceleration. More pop. That lovely feeling of separating from a defender while they suddenly look like they are running through pudding. But real speed is not built by showing up once, sprinting until your lungs file a complaint, and calling it “training.” Anyone can make an athlete tired. That is not the goal. The goal is to help athlet

_By Dr. Joshua Konu, Clinical Director of Invicta Performance_ Stress does not always look like panic, sadness, or feeling overwhelmed. Sometimes it shows up in sleep, digestion, patience, posture, motivation, or the way a person moves through the day. A person can still go to work, care for family, answer messages, attend school, finish chores, and look “fine” from the outside while feeling mentally and emotionally exhausted inside. The World Health Organization describes st

By Dr. Joshua Konu, Clinical Director of Invicta Performance Have you ever had treatment, felt better for a few days, then noticed the same pain slowly return? This is one of the most common frustrations we hear from patients. Someone gets massage, stretching, heat, electrical therapy, hands-on treatment, or a few exercises. The pain settles for a short time. Then the same knee, shoulder, back, neck, or hip issue starts creeping back into daily life. That does not mean treatm

By Dr. Joshua Konu, Clinical Director of Invicta Performance Many people know when something does not feel right emotionally, but they still hesitate to ask for help. They may tell themselves: “Other people have it worse.” “I should be able to handle this myself.” “I’m just stressed.” “It will probably pass.” Sometimes it does pass. Other times, stress, anxiety, sadness, frustration, or exhaustion keeps building. It starts affecting work, relationships, sleep, physical health

By Dr. Joshua Konu, Clinical Director of Invicta Performance A lot of people wait too long to try therapy because they picture it as “just talking.” Sitting in a room. Repeating old stories. Maybe getting a few nods. Then leaving with the same problems they came in with. Talking is part of therapy, yes. But good therapy is usually much more practical than that. It can help you notice patterns you’ve been stuck in for years. It can give you tools to calm your body, communicate

By Dr. Joshua Konu, Clinical Director of Invicta Performance “I’ve tried physiotherapy before, but it didn’t really help.” I hear this often. When I ask what the appointment looked like, the story is usually similar. A heat pack. A TENS machine. One or two exercises. Then 20 minutes alone in a room while the clock runs out. Heat and electrical therapy can help in the right situation. They may reduce discomfort enough to make movement easier. The issue is when they become the

Serving Edmonton patients at Invicta Performance. Sciatica is a symptom pattern, not a diagnosis. It usually feels like pain that starts in the low back or glute and travels down the leg. It can be sharp, burning, tight, or tingly. The frustrating part is that it often improves, then flares with sitting, lifting, or even sleeping in a different bed. The good news is that most sciatica improves with the right plan. Even when imaging shows only mild changes, the nerve can still

Serving Edmonton patients at Invicta Performance. If your shoulder hurts when you bench or press overhead, you don’t need to stop training. You need a clear plan. Most gym related shoulder pain is not random. It’s usually an overload problem, a technique problem, or a control problem that shows up under fatigue. At Invicta Performance, we see this all the time. Our job is to identify the real driver, calm the irritation, and rebuild capacity so you can press confidently again

If you’re in pain, the hardest part is honestly just knowing where to start. Physiotherapy and chiropractic both help, but they do it in different ways. The best choice depends on what’s driving the issue and what your goal is. Here’s the big thing at Invicta Performance At Invicta, you’re not walking into two separate worlds. Our physios and chiropractors work together and actually collaborate, so no matter who you see first, you’re going to be moving in the right direction.

Why Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries Need Specialized Care Even low-speed collisions can cause serious injuries such as: Whiplash Concussions Disc injuries Sprains and strains Nerve irritation Shoulder, hip, and back injuries Post-traumatic headaches Chronic pain after an accident Many of these injuries do not show up immediately . If they are not treated early, they can lead to long-term pain, stiffness, weakness, and loss of function. At Invicta Performance, we specialize in

I was recently featured in AMA Insider Magazine, sharing the story behind Invicta Performance and what it takes to build a purpose-driven, multidisciplinary health clinic in Edmonton. Here are the lessons and insights from that journey.

At Invicta Performance , we believe the best results come when care isn’t just coordinated — it’s connected. Our team of chiropractors , physiotherapists , psychologists , massage therapists , and acupuncturists work side by side to help you move better, feel stronger, and perform at your best. Full-Team Care in One Clinic Pain, stress, or injury rarely exist in isolation — so your care shouldn’t either. That’s why at Invicta, every patient benefits from a truly multidiscipl

Chronic pain affects every aspect of life. It can impact your ability to work, move, and even how well you sleep at night. At Invicta Performance , we offer acupuncture services as part of our multidisciplinary approach to care. Led by Remi Ma, Registered Acupuncturist , our acupuncture treatments provide a safe, natural, and evidence-based way to manage pain, restore balance, and support recovery. How Acupuncture Helps with Pain Acupuncture involves inserting thin, sterile

When life gets as chaotic as a cat in a laser pointer factory or your body starts throwing a tantrum like a toddler denied candy, it's only natural to search for ways to feel better. Ever pondered if there's a natural and gentle way to shoo away pain and give your overall wellness a high-five? Well, that's exactly where acupuncture in Edmonton comes to the rescue! This ancient practice has been trusted for thousands of years, and today it is gaining recognition at Invicta P

At Invicta Performance , we believe mental health is just as important as physical health. That’s why our multidisciplinary clinic includes a dedicated Psychology Services team , offering advanced treatments for trauma, anxiety, depression, and stress-related conditions. One of the evidence-based therapies we are proud to offer is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) , led by our psychologist, Shedean , here at Invicta. What is EMDR Therapy? EMDR is a structur

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health challenges, affecting millions of people worldwide and thousands right here in Edmonton. At Invicta Performance , our psychology services are designed to help individuals break free from the cycle of anxiety and regain control of their lives. Understanding Anxiety While it’s normal to feel nervous before a big exam, job interview, or major life event, anxiety becomes a concern when it’s persistent, overwhelming, and interferes

When life gets overwhelming or your body starts sending signals of discomfort, it’s natural to look for ways to feel better. Have you ever wondered if there’s a natural, gentle method to ease pain and boost your overall wellness? That’s where acupuncture comes in. This ancient practice has been helping people for thousands of years, and today, it’s gaining popularity in Edmonton as a trusted path to healing and balance. Acupuncture is more than just tiny needles placed on you