Back pain · Coquitlam
Reclaiming your movement
from back pain
Living with back pain should not be your normal. Whether it is a dull ache or a sharp pain, our multi-disciplinary team at CWC Sport Therapy works together to find the root cause and restore your long term comfort.
1574 Booth Ave, Coquitlam · Open 7 am Monday to Thursday · Direct billing most extended health plans
Overview
Understanding your back pain
Your back is an intricate system of bones, muscles, ligaments, and nerves working together. Because these structures are tightly linked, one problem in a single area can cause widespread discomfort. Our first priority is finding exactly where and why the system is failing, rather than chasing temporary symptom relief.
Common underlying sources of back pain
Poor Posture
Long hours at a desk or slouched sitting place uneven mechanical strain on your spine and the muscles supporting it.
Disc Irritation
Bulging or herniated discs can press on nearby nerve roots, which is what creates persistent pain and leg symptoms.
Muscle Strain
Sudden movements, heavy lifting, or poor lifting mechanics cause micro-tears in the lower back muscles.
Symptom check
Does this sound like you?
These are the warning signs we hear most often. If any of them match your week, an assessment will tell you what is driving it.
- Constant, dull ache that sits in the lower back
- Sharp or shooting pain that travels down through the leg
- Stiffness in the morning that limits how far you can bend
- Pain that spikes after prolonged sitting, driving, or lifting
- A feeling of weakness or instability when you stand up
Our disciplines
How we treat back pain
We build one integrated care plan that restores your movement from several clinical directions at once.
Mobilize and strengthen
Physiotherapy
Your physiotherapist guides you through targeted exercise, movement retraining, and joint mobilization to resolve the underlying weakness.
Release soft tissue
Massage Therapy
Registered massage therapy eases chronic muscle tension, settles areas that keep spasming, and improves circulation through the region.
Align spine dynamics
Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic adjustments help restore normal joint motion in the spine and reduce the load on irritated segments.
Calm the pain signal
Acupuncture and IMS
Acupuncture and intramuscular stimulation release stubborn trigger points and help interrupt chronic pain patterns.
Patient journey
What to expect during your care
We do not do cookie-cutter care. You move through a structured, predictable process built around your own goals.
01
Initial Assessment · 60 minutes
We assess your range of movement, spinal mechanics, strength, and nerve involvement, then explain the clinical picture in plain language.
02
Your Care Plan · Day 1
You leave the first visit with a written plan: what is driving the pain, which therapies you need, and what to do at home.
03
Active Treatment · Weeks 2 to 6
Hands-on treatment settles symptoms while graded exercise rebuilds tolerance for sitting, lifting, and training.
04
Keeping It Away · Ongoing
We move you out of corrective care into maintenance, with the strength work and checkpoints that stop the next flare-up.
Since 2011 our team has delivered care to more than 7,000 patients across Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody, with over 300 five star Google reviews. Every session is one-on-one with your clinician.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Need more answers before deciding? Call the front desk any time and we will talk it through.
Schedule now
Ready to live without back pain?
Take the first step toward a plan built around your back. Book your assessment with our multi-disciplinary team in Coquitlam today.
1574 Booth Ave, Coquitlam, BC V3K 1B9 · Monday to Thursday 7 am – 8 pm · Friday 7 am – 6 pm · Saturday 9 am – 5 pm