Back Pain Treatment Near You
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Lower back pain isn’t just about where it hurts — it’s about why it keeps happening.
Many people experience:
Pain after sitting, standing, or driving
Stiffness in the morning
Discomfort with bending, lifting, or exercise
Pain that may travel into the hips or legs
Symptoms often come and go, but without proper assessment and treatment, the underlying issue remains.
Our goal is to identify what’s contributing to your pain and create a plan that supports long-term relief, not just short-term comfort.
Because lower back pain can be complex, we recommend starting with an assessment with one of our chiropractors or physiotherapists.
This allows us to properly assess movement, identify what’s driving your symptoms, and build a plan focused on long-term relief and resilience.
What Our Clients Say About Their Recovery
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We had such a wonderful experience with Dr. UThayakumaran! She treated my 8 year old daughter who is involved in competitive gymnastics, with incredible care and patience.
— A.B
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Easily the best clinic experience I've had. Vithu is an unreal RMT, super knowledgable and explains everything clearly and actually cares about your recovery.
— R.S
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I recently started seeing Dr.Mithu due to my lower back pain that I sustained from going to the gym. She made herself available and took her time to assess and treat the pain. Within two sessions, I was back to normal. She was very knowledgeable and helpful and recommended her as a chiro to everyone that is looking for a new chiro in Durham!
—B.R
Common Causes of Back Pain
Lower back pain can develop from one or more of the following:
Muscle or joint strain
Repetitive stress from work or training
Poor movement patterns or posture
Sudden changes in activity
Nerve irritation, including sciatica
Piriformis Syndrome
Disc Herniation
SI Joint Pain
You don’t need to know the exact cause before booking — that’s what we’re here to help with.
What to Expect at Your First Back Pain Appointment
A brief discussion about your back pain and goals
A movement-based assessment to identify contributing factors
Hands-on treatment when appropriate
Clear next steps so you know what happens after today
You’ll leave with a better understanding of your back pain and a plan moving forward.
What is causing my back pain?
Back pain and issues often develop due to a combination of:
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Weakness in the deep core, glutes, or back muscles reduces spinal stability and increases fatigue or irritation.
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Sitting for long periods, repetitive bending, or poor lifting mechanics shift load onto sensitive structures.
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Discs, facet joints, or supporting tissues can become irritated from strain or overuse.
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Pain that travels down the leg (sciatica) may involve nerve irritation.
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Too much sitting
Too much bending
Sudden spike in training
Poor sleep + stress
Back pain becomes a tolerance issue, not a structure issue.
HOW chiropractors, physiotherapy, and massage therapy can help
The good news is that most back pain responds very well to a movement-based, conservative approach when the right contributing factors are identified early.
At Plus Ultra Performance & Therapy in Pickering, our clinicians focus on:
Thorough movement and functional assessment
Hands-on care to reduce pain and restore mobility
Targeted exercise to build strength, stability, and control
Education to help prevent future flare-ups
Our goal is not just short-term relief, but helping you move with confidence and reduce the chance of recurrence.
Which Appointment Should I Book?
For most back pain cases, we recommend starting with physiotherapy or chiropractic care, as these assessments allow us to fully evaluate movement, joint function, and contributing factors.
Massage therapy can be very helpful for reducing muscle tension and improving comfort — especially when combined with active rehabilitation — but due to the complexity of back pain, an initial assessment with a physiotherapist or chiropractor is often the best first step.
back pain Frequently Asked Questions
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Has lasted more than a few days or is worsening
Limits daily activities or movement
Is associated with numbness, weakness, or radiating symptoms
Keeps returning despite rest or self-care
Early assessment can help identify contributing factors and prevent symptoms from becoming more persistent
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You should consider seeing a physiotherapist if your back pain has lasted more than a few days, keeps returning, or is limiting your daily activities, workouts, or work. Early assessment helps prevent compensation patterns that can prolong recovery.
Our physiotherapy assessments focus on movement, load tolerance, and functional strength so we can address the root cause — not just manage symptoms.
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Chiropractic care can be very effective for improving joint mobility, reducing pain, and restoring movement - especially when stiffness or joint restriction is a key factor.
Long-term results are best achieved when hands-on care is combined with strengthening, movement retraining, and load management. That’s why our team collaborates across chiropractic, physiotherapy, and massage therapy to build sustainable outcomes.
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Massage Therapy can be effective to help reduce tension in the surrounding regions of the back and lower back pain.
We highly recommend patients to book with our physiotherapist or chiropractor before getting a massage therapy appointment to gain a better understanding of the complexity of the issue -
Most cases of low back pain can be assessed through movement and clinical examination. Imaging is usually only recommended if symptoms don’t improve or a more complex issue is suspecte
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There is no one-size-fits-all treatment. The most effective approach is often a combination of:
Manual therapy
Movement-based rehabilitation
Education and lifestyle guidance
All of our clinicians are able to employ things listed above. At Plus Ultra Performance & Therapy, we take a collaborative approach to match treatment to your specific needs.
Still dealing with back pain?
Book an assessment with our team to identify the root cause and create a personalized plan to get you moving comfortably again.