Physiotherapy for back pain and sciatica in New Westminster.

We are at the Shops at New West, directly above New Westminster SkyTrain station, so you can come straight off the train. It is a short trip from Surrey, Burnaby and the Tri-Cities on the Expo Line.

Loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness around the groin or inner thighs, or sudden severe leg weakness need same-day emergency care, not a physio visit. New back pain with fever, unexplained weight loss, or a history of cancer needs a doctor first. If those are not present, physiotherapy is a sensible starting point.

If your back injury is work-related and the claim is accepted, physiotherapy is covered at no direct cost to you. Bring your claim details and our client care coordinators will handle the billing.

No. Physiotherapy in BC is direct-access, so you can book without a referral or a scan. Most low back pain does not need imaging to start treatment, and early scans often show age-related changes present in pain-free backs too. We refer you on if the assessment points to something that does need a scan.

Bring your ICBC claim number to the first visit and we bill ICBC directly under the pre-approved physiotherapy program. For extended health, we direct bill Pacific Blue Cross, Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Green Shield and most other major plans up to your annual limit.

Most plans start with hands-on treatment and gentle movement to calm an acute flare, then shift toward graded strengthening as the back tolerates more load. A straightforward strain often improves over 4 to 8 weeks, while a nerve-related problem needs more sessions to settle fully.

Usually yes, with some adjustments. Complete rest tends to leave a back stiffer and weaker over time. Your physiotherapist works out which movements and loads your back tolerates now, including sitting for a commute, and adjusts your routine rather than stopping it, unless the injury genuinely needs a short pause.

This is our deepest clinician roster, so most weeks new-client back pain assessments are available within 24 to 72 hours, and evening or weekend slots often open up if a weekday daytime appointment does not suit your schedule. Call the studio directly if you need something sooner and we will do what we can.