Physiotherapy for back pain and sciatica in Richmond.

We are in the Broadmoor neighbourhood at the northeast corner of Williams Road and No. 3 Road, with parking on site. It is an easy drive from Steveston, Ironwood and central Richmond.

It depends on what is driving it, how long it has been there, and how early you start moving again. Muscle and joint-driven back pain often settles faster than nerve-related pain. Your therapist gives you a realistic expectation after the assessment rather than a fixed number.

Most sciatica improves without surgery. Physiotherapy is a first-line option for most people: we settle the nerve, restore movement, and build tolerance. Surgery is considered in a minority of cases with significant nerve compression and weakness that is not improving, and that decision belongs to a surgeon.

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 that are present in pain-free backs too. We refer you on if your assessment points to something that does need a scan.

For a crash-related back injury, 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 longer-standing or nerve-related problem takes more sessions to settle.

Usually yes, in a modified form. Complete rest tends to leave a back stiffer and weaker over time. Your physiotherapist works out which movements and loads your back tolerates right now, then adjusts your training instead of stopping it, unless the injury genuinely needs a short pause.

Yes, free parking is available on site at the northeast corner of Williams Road and No. 3 Road, which makes it easier to keep the regular appointments that back rehab depends on, especially in the earlier weeks of a plan when visits are more frequent.