What Is It
Low back pain is a common condition that affects us all and is a leading cause of disability worldwide. It affects over 80% of the population at least once in their life and will become chronic in 20% of those cases.
The two types of low back pain we can experience: Acute and Chronic.
Acute, or short-term back pain lasts a few days to a few weeks, sometimes months. Most low back pain is acute and tends to resolve with conservative care and self-management.
Chronic, or persistent back pain is defined as pain that continues for 12+weeks, even after an initial injury or underlying cause has been treated. About 20% of people affected by acute low back pain develop chronic low back pain.
Common Symptoms
Low back pain is often described as a dull ache. It may be accompanied by mild-severe muscle spasms, limited mobility, and pain in the hips, buttocks, and/or pelvis.
Low back pain can also refer into one or both legs and feet. This pain is often described as burning, tingling, stinging, or sharp.
Low back pain is often aggravated by lifting/bending/twisting, prolonged sitting, changing positions such as sitting to standing, and physical activity.
What Causes It
In general, the cause of low back pain is poorly understood and often triggered by a variety of factors. Work and physical demands, stress, mental health, nutrition, and genetics can all play a role in the development and experience of an individual’s low back pain.
While the origin of each individual’s low back pain may be complex, Chiropractors are musculoskeletal experts and are trained in diagnosing and treating the spine. And the good news – a wide range of treatments are available that can help.
How Can Chiro Help
Current best evidence for managing low back pain recommends conservative care including manual and physical therapy. Recommendations include spinal manipulation and mobilization, soft tissue therapy, and exercise training to maintain & restore function, improve mobility & strength, and reduce pain & disability.
At Strive, our Chiropractor will work with you to develop a personal treatment plan catered to your goals and needs. Research shows that conservative care, like the type offered at Strive provides relief for acute and chronic low back pain and should be considered as primary treatment.
What Causes It
In general, the cause of low back pain is poorly understood and often triggered by a variety of factors. Work and physical demands, stress, mental health, nutrition, and genetics can all play a role in the development and experience of an individual’s low back pain.
While the origin of each individual’s low back pain may be complex, Chiropractors are musculoskeletal experts and are trained in diagnosing and treating the spine. And the good news – a wide range of treatments are available that can help.
How Can Chiro Help
Current best evidence for managing low back pain recommends conservative care including manual and physical therapy. Recommendations include spinal manipulation and mobilization, soft tissue therapy, and exercise training to maintain & restore function, improve mobility & strength, and reduce pain & disability.
At Strive, our Chiropractor will work with you to develop a personal treatment plan catered to your goals and needs. Research shows that conservative care, like the type offered at Strive provides relief for acute and chronic low back pain and should be considered as primary treatment.
Self-Care Strategies/At Home Exercise Program
To get started with some simple exercises to help alleviate your back pain, check out the Back Pain Home Exercise Program.Please keep in mind that these exercises were designed as a place to start to address your symptoms. These exercises should not be performed or continued if they cause or increase your pain in any way. Using these exercises for self-management of your symptoms does not replace the value of being assessed by a Health Professional. If you find you need help, let our Strive Chiropractor help you!
If you experience pain aggravated by FLEXION (sitting, bending, stooping or lifting) these exercises may benefit your condition.
If you experience pain aggravated by EXTENSION (walking, standing, bending backwards) these exercises may benefit your condition.
Chiropractic at Strive
Dr. Nicole Fowlie is certified and registered with the College of Chiropractors of Ontario. On your first visit, Dr. Fowlie will conduct a comprehensive health history as well as a physical/neurological exam. She will then work with you to develop a personal treatment plan catered to your goals. Dr. Fowlie aims to treat the root cause of the problem, not just the symptoms.
Our main goal is to support patients with both acute/chronic pain and injuries, focus on preventative care and optimize the way you move. It is our mission to stay up to date with the latest evidence-based care and to model healthy lifestyles and well-being. Your health is an investment, not an expense, Dr. Fowlie educates her patients and bridges nutrition, fitness & health to empower patients to move more and feel better.
At Strive, we work as a team to serve the community in which we work, live, and play. Dr. Fowlie will work with the other members of your health care team to optimize the way you move, instil confidence and teach you the tools so you can live your life to its fullest potential.
Chiropractic at Strive
Dr. Nicole Fowlie is certified and registered with the College of Chiropractors of Ontario. On your first visit, Dr. Fowlie will conduct a comprehensive health history as well as a physical/neurological exam. She will then work with you to develop a personal treatment plan catered to your goals. Dr. Fowlie aims to treat the root cause of the problem, not just the symptoms.
Our main goal is to support patients with both acute/chronic pain and injuries, focus on preventative care and optimize the way you move. It is our mission to stay up to date with the latest evidence-based care and to model healthy lifestyles and well-being. Your health is an investment, not an expense, Dr. Fowlie educates her patients and bridges nutrition, fitness & health to empower patients to move more and feel better.
At Strive, we work as a team to serve the community in which we work, live, and play. Dr. Fowlie will work with the other members of your health care team to optimize the way you move, instil confidence and teach you the tools so you can live your life to its fullest potential.
Pedorthic Visits:
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$55
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Pedorthic Consultation
- 30 Minutes
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$90
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Pedorthic Assessment
- 60 Minutes
Effective January 1st 2020
Pedorthic Visits:
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$55
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Pedorthic Consultation
- 30 Minutes
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$90
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Pedorthic Assessment
- 60 Minutes
Effective January 1st 2020
Custom Foot Orthotics:
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$550
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Basic Initial Pair
- (This is your starting pair of orthotics)
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$375
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Subsequent Pair
- (Within 3 Months)
Custom Foot Orthotics:
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$550
-
Basic Initial Pair
- (This is your starting pair of orthotics)
-
$375
-
Subsequent Pair
- (Within 3 Months)