Finally Find Out What's Causing Your Back Pain

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Where Does This Pain Come From?

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek healthcare, yet no two cases are exactly alike. For some, it develops gradually after years of repetitive movement, long hours at a desk, or the natural effects of aging. For others, it appears suddenly after lifting something heavy, playing sports, or simply bending the wrong way.

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Sciatica is slightly different. Rather than being a condition itself, it is a collection of symptoms caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve. This often results in pain that travels from the lower back into one leg, sometimes accompanied by numbness, tingling, or weakness.

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Understanding exactly where your pain is coming from is the first—and most important—step toward effective treatment. At Rosedale Chiropractic Clinic, we take the time to identify the source of your symptoms rather than simply treating where it hurts.

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How Does This Happen, and Who Can Help?

Back pain and sciatica can develop for many different reasons. Muscle strains, irritated joints, disc injuries, arthritis, poor posture, repetitive workplace activities, sports injuries, and prolonged sitting can all contribute to pain and restricted movement.

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Because several structures in the body can produce very similar symptoms, an accurate assessment is essential. What feels like a muscle strain may actually involve a spinal joint, while pain travelling into the leg could be caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve.

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The team at Rosedale Chiropractic works together to determine the underlying cause of your symptoms. Depending on your diagnosis, your treatment plan may include chiropractic care to restore joint mobility, physiotherapy to improve strength and movement, massage therapy to reduce muscle tension, or a combination of these approaches to help you recover safely and effectively.

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How Do We Approach Your Recovery?

Your recovery begins with a thorough assessment. All practitioners in out office work together and create strong inter-office referrals, so whether you book in with Jose our Physiotherapist or Dr. Di Filippo, you will be directed in the right direction.

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From there, we develop a treatment plan that's tailored specifically to you. 

Our goal isn't simply to provide temporary relief. We want to improve how your body moves, reduce the likelihood of recurring pain, and help you return to the activities that matter most. Throughout your care, we'll explain every step of the process so you understand not only what we're doing, but why we're doing it.

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Questions? Call or Click for Help.

• Is my pain muscular?

• What does sciatica feel like?

• Can a disc heal?

• Should I use ice or heat?

• Should I stay active?

• When should I worry?

• How long does recovery take?

• Do I need an MRI?

• Can I exercise?

We'll help you figure it out!