Neck, Back Pain & Sciatica
Get to the cause of your pain with a personalized plan for relief, movement, and lasting recovery.
Care That Targets the Underlying Cause
Physical therapists are experts in the evaluation and treatment of human movement dysfunctions. At Primus Physiotherapy, we care for people of all ages with muscle, joint, and neurological conditions affecting the neck, back, and legs.
Back pain can make everyday activities difficult, while sciatica may cause pain into the leg. Rather than only masking symptoms, our therapists work to identify the actual cause of your pain and develop a unique plan for your specific condition.
Everyone is different. Some people need one or two visits; others benefit from an extended plan over several weeks or months. Our focus is to help you relieve pain, restore movement, and return to your normal activities.
Conditions We Treat
Our clinicians assess your symptoms, movement, and goals to guide care for a broad range of neck and low-back conditions.
Neck Conditions
- Whiplash
- Acute pain
- Sprains and strains
- Chronic neck pain
- Arthritis (spondylosis)
- Post-surgical fusion
- Degenerative disc disease
- Pinched nerves (radiculopathy)
Back & Sciatica Conditions
- Back pain
- Lumbar sprains and strains
- Herniated or bulging disc (HNP)
- Degenerative disc disease (DDD)
- Spinal stenosis
- Sciatica and leg pain
- Facet pain
- Spondylosis and spondylolisthesis
Additional Spine Concerns
- Arthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Compression fractures
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
The three main causes of low-back pain and sciatica identified by our practice are herniated discs, arthritis, and pelvis issues. Identifying the correct cause is the first step toward the right treatment plan.
Your Personalized Physiotherapy Plan
Physiotherapy is customized to address the underlying cause of your symptoms and support independent care.
1
Thorough Evaluation
Care begins with a full interview and physical therapy examination. We perform a thorough biomechanical evaluation, explain the source of your problem in clear language, and discuss your goals and expectations.
2
Targeted Treatment
Your plan may include gentle hands-on techniques to relax muscles, joint mobilization to decrease stiffness, targeted stretching, traction, and pain-relieving modalities such as ice, heat, ultrasound, or electrical stimulation.
3
Restore Movement & Confidence
We help you recover lost motion, flexibility, mobility, and functional movement. Individualized posture retraining, core and neck stabilization, and strengthening of supporting muscles are used to help you return to normal activities.
Care Tailored to Your Movement Goals
Primus Physiotherapy offers services that can support a comprehensive approach to mobility, strength and balance. Your therapist will recommend care based on your assessment and needs.
Physiotherapy
Personalized guidance to help improve mobility, strength, and independence following an injury.
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Specialized rehabilitation may help when dizziness or vestibular concerns are affecting balance.
Vertigo & Dizziness
Explore care for dizziness and vertigo, which can be connected to balance and walking concerns.
Take the Next Step Toward Safer, Steadier Movement
Request an evaluation with the Primus Physiotherapy team in Edmonton or Drumheller.