Yes. Broadmoor Chiropractic Massage Naturopathy serves patients in Richmond, BC, and the surrounding communities. If lower back pain is affecting your work, exercise, sleep, or everyday activities, you can contact our office to discuss whether an assessment is appropriate.Our team can help you understand your symptoms and discuss available options, which may include chiropractic care, massage therapy, naturopathy, or referral for further medical assessment when appropriate.

Your initial visit begins with a conversation about your symptoms, including when your pain started, what makes it better or worse, how it affects your activities, and whether you have experienced similar problems before.Depending on your presentation, your practitioner may assess your posture, movement, mobility, strength, and other relevant physical findings. The purpose is to develop a clearer understanding of your condition and determine whether conservative treatment is appropriate.Your care plan may involve one or more services available at Broadmoor Chiropractic Massage Naturopathy, depending on your individual needs. If your symptoms suggest that you require medical investigation or another type of care, we can discuss appropriate next steps.

Lower back pain can have many possible causes. Common ones include muscle or ligament strain, joint irritation, changes in the discs between the vertebrae, reduced mobility, prolonged sitting, repetitive movements, and lifting or other physical activities. In some cases, lower back pain can also be associated with conditions such as sciatica or other nerve-related problems. At Broadmoor Chiropractic Massage Naturopathy, we look at your symptoms, medical history, movement, and physical findings to help determine what may be contributing to your pain and whether conservative care may be appropriate.

Many episodes of lower back pain improve with time and appropriate movement. Seek prompt medical attention if lower back pain occurs with symptoms such as significant weakness or numbness, loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness around the groin or inner thighs, unexplained weight loss, fever, or following significant trauma. These symptoms can require urgent medical evaluation.For most lower back pain cases clients see a chiropractor, massage therapist or naturopathic doctor first. If you are unsure whether your symptoms are appropriate for chiropractic, massage, or other conservative care, an assessment can help determine the most appropriate next step.

Acute lower back pain generally refers to pain that has been present for a relatively short period, often following an activity, movement, strain, or other identifiable event.Persistent or chronic lower back pain lasts longer and may come and go over an extended period. It can be influenced by several factors, including movement patterns, physical activity, work demands, sleep, stress, previous injuries, and other health considerations.Whether your pain is recent or has been bothering you for months, the goal of an assessment is to understand your individual situation and develop an appropriate plan rather than treating every case of back pain the same way.

Pain that travels from the lower back into the buttock or leg can sometimes involve irritation or sensitivity of a nerve. When this occurs along the pathway of the sciatic nerve, it is commonly referred to as sciatica.Sciatica may be accompanied by symptoms such as aching, burning, tingling, numbness, or weakness in the leg. Not all pain travelling into the leg is sciatica, however, so an appropriate assessment is important.If you have significant or progressive weakness, changes in bladder or bowel control, or numbness around the groin or inner thighs, seek urgent medical assessment.See our blog about sciatica for more info.

Chiropractic care may be one component of a conservative approach to managing certain types of lower back pain. Depending on your assessment, treatment may include hands-on techniques, mobility work, exercise recommendations, and guidance on activities that can help you remain active.The specific approach depends on your symptoms, goals, health history, and physical findings. Chiropractic treatment is not appropriate for every cause of lower back pain, which is why an assessment is an important first step.

Massage therapy may be helpful for some people with lower back discomfort, particularly when muscle tension, soft-tissue sensitivity, or physical activity are contributing factors.At Broadmoor Chiropractic Massage Naturopathy, massage therapy can be considered as part of a broader approach to managing musculoskeletal discomfort. Your massage therapist will discuss your symptoms and goals and tailor the treatment to your individual needs.Massage therapy may not be appropriate for every situation. If your symptoms suggest an underlying condition requiring medical assessment, you may be advised to seek further evaluation.