PhysioPlus is a top notch care facility. I received exceptional service for my back pain and freezing shoulder problem. I am now able to exercise regularly and my range of motion improved in a short period of time. I highly recommend them.
Prior to my hip replacement surgery and serious back problems, I benefited considerably in dealing with both pre – and post surgery pain. I continue to use the strengthening techniques to help alleviate some of the pain.
I was experiencing severe lower back pain. I was assigned an excellent therapist (Medis). She did excellent work and got me back on my feet within a few weeks. I also had a number of acupuncture sessions with Michelle. This also proved to be a great help.
Are you struggling with low back or sciatica? Have you had to stop or change your day-to-day activities and sports because of your pain?
The PhysioPlus Health Group Back Pain Relief Program can help. The program is a comprehensive approach to the assessment and treatment of low back pain and sciatica.
This program will reduce your pain and stiffness, restore your mobility and get you back on track to doing the things you love. This program is available at our clinic
There are many different causes of low back pain. For some people, back pain can be a one-time event after an accident or from doing too much activity, or from lifting or carrying something too heavy. But for others, low back pain can be chronic or recurrent because of certain underlying conditions as well as lifestyle factors.
The most common causes of lower back pain include:
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The type and location of pain you can feel when you have a lower back problem can vary depending on the specific reason for your problem. Common symptoms you might be feeling will include:
Our back pain specialists will perform a thorough assessment aimed at identifying the root of the problem and will come up with a specific treatment plan tailored to your needs.
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At your initial visit our back specialist will:
Your treatment plan will include evidence-based options tailored to your needs and goals:
Yes, the program is covered by most extended health insurance plans under your coverage for physiotherapy or chiropractic services. Every plan is different in terms of coverage so it’s a good idea to contact your insurance company to ask how much they cover. If you need help or have questions please call us and our patient experience coordinates would be happy to help!
If you have imaging results please bring the reports with you to your appointment as it will help our specialist provide you with a more complete and accurate care plan. But don’t worry if you haven’t had imaging because our specialist will refer you to get any imaging if it’s needed.
If you are searching for a Chiropractor in Bloor West Village and The Kingsway, your search can end here. Contact us today to book an appointment.
Or you can ask us about setting up a complimentary 15-minute consultation where you can talk to our back pain specialist, ask questions and get honest treatment advice.
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(437) 747-6236Painkillers can help some people deal with the excruciating pain and discomfort that low-back pain can plague us with.
However, it doesn’t work for everyone. Even if it does work for you, it’s usually not recommended to use painkillers for prolonged periods of time and it’s best to discuss painkillers with your doctor.
Moreover, taking painkillers for back pain only masks the pain rather than getting to the root of the problem. It’s more of a “band-aid” solution to the problem.
Low back pain can have a variety of interplaying causes behind it which won’t be addressed by simply swallowing painkillers.
That’s why having the expertise of a physiotherapist or chiropractor is vital in understanding the true reasoning behind your pain.
Physiotherapists and chiropractors have specialized knowledge and tests which can determine the cause of your back pain and the best course of action to provide you with relief.
Back pain is the most common chronic pain issue that people suffer from and is also the number one cause of disability in Canada.
It’s important to understand that back pain can have countless causes and often there is more than one cause.
Most importantly, back pain is rarely a cause for concern. Your doctor, physiotherapist, or chiropractor is specially trained to be able to determine if your back pain stems from a serious issue, such can cancer, vascular compromise, or other serious pathologies.
When back pain is resulting from a dangerous source, there are typically so-called “hallmark signs” that your healthcare professionals can identify.
Be sure to visit a physiotherapist or chiropractor to find out how they can help you conquer your back pain or if it’s a very rare case in which you need more urgent care.
As explained previously, back pain has many different sources and usually isn’t because of just one cause.
The most common reasons for back pain, however, are usually prolonged poor postures due to work and lifestyle as well as straining the back by doing too much.
Due to office jobs, standing jobs, or not having a job, some of us spend too much time in the same posture throughout the day.
The spine is designed to move and by not moving it adequately, you’re depriving your spine of what it needs, and this can lead to back pain.
On the other hand, just like your knee shoulder tendons or ankle ligaments, doing “too much, too soon” can also cause an acute strain on the back.
If you haven’t lifted anything more than 10 pounds over the past few months and then suddenly ask your back to move 20lb boxes to your new apartment, chances are your back may not like it!
Physiotherapists and chiropractors are experts in understanding and managing different causes of back pain, so make an appointment today to start your journey to recovery.
Different causes of back pain need different therapies, different exercises, and different recovery paths.
On top of that, everyone is different. Your back is different from everyone else’s back. Additionally, back pain is a result of a multitude of different reasons.
That’s why predicting the recovery rate of back pain is next to impossible.
With that said, most back pain can resolve fully or almost fully within 2-8 weeks. This is quite a wide range of time, and rightly so. Your recovery depends on many things:
Age, sex, work, anatomy, diligence with exercises, stress, sleep, nutrition, and so much more.
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