Conditions we treat
Back pain and neck pain physiotherapy in Calgary
Back or neck pain making work and sleep harder? Our back pain and neck pain physiotherapy in Calgary looks for the cause and builds a plan around you.
- No referral needed
- Direct billing to many plans
- Evenings & Saturdays
What this covers
Conditions in this group
- 01
Neck pain
Stiffness, aching or headaches linked to the neck. Turning your head or looking down for long may be hard.
- 02
Low back pain
Aching, sharp or stiff pain across the lower back, after lifting or bending or with no clear cause.
- 03
Sciatica
Pain, tingling or numbness that travels from the low back or buttock down the leg when a nerve is irritated.
- 04
Herniated disc
A spinal disc bulges and irritates nearby nerves, causing back or neck pain and sometimes symptoms into an arm or leg.
- 05
Spinal stenosis
Narrowing around the spinal nerves, often with age. Your legs may ache or feel heavy when you walk and ease when you sit.
- 06
Scoliosis
A sideways curve of the spine that can bring stiffness or aching, especially after long periods in one position.
- 07
Postural dysfunction
Neck, shoulder and back pain from long hours at a desk, on a phone or behind the wheel.
- 08
Customized neck pillows
If sleep position is part of the problem, we can recommend and fit a customized neck pillow for you.
How we assess and treat back and neck pain
We ask when the pain began, what eases it and what sets it off. Then we check spinal movement, strength, reflexes and sensation for signs of nerve involvement.
Treatment usually pairs hands-on care with a tailored exercise program. Osteopathy offers gentle manual work, massage therapy eases muscle tension and kinesiology guides strengthening. Where suitable, dry needling and IMS are provided by authorized practitioners only.
Getting back to work, sport and daily life
With physical therapy for lower back pain or neck pain, staying gently active usually helps more than long rest. We help you find movement you can do now, then build toward work, gardening or long drives, with a plan for flare-ups.
When to see a doctor first
Most back and neck pain is not serious. These signs need urgent medical attention, so see a doctor or go to emergency.
- Loss of bladder or bowel control, or saddle numbness
- Arm or leg weakness or numbness that is getting worse
- Back pain with fever or unexplained weight loss
- New back pain with a history of cancer
- Neck pain with a severe headache, dizziness or trouble speaking
Do I need an X-ray or MRI first?
Usually not. Most back and neck pain can be assessed without imaging, and scans often show changes that are normal with age. If we find signs that need a scan or medical review, we’ll explain why and suggest you see your doctor.
Can physiotherapy help sciatica or a herniated disc?
Physiotherapy for a herniated disc or sciatica is commonly used to ease leg symptoms and back pain. We work out what is irritating the nerve, then choose positions and exercises that help calm it down.
Do you see people with spinal stenosis or scoliosis?
Yes. Spinal stenosis physiotherapy often focuses on walking tolerance, flexibility and positions that ease leg symptoms. For scoliosis, we work on strength, movement and comfort, and adjust exercise to your curve and the activities you enjoy.
Ready when you are
Your route starts with one booking.
Book online in Jane in about a minute, or call us and we’ll help you choose the right appointment. No referral needed.