BACK PAIN

Finally get relief from aching, burning and discomfort in your back so you can feel like yourself again starting today.

Broadmead Physiotherapy is the choice of over 12,000 patients in Victoria, BC We direct bill extended health insurance plans. No referral needed.

It’s time to beat your back pain.

If you’ve been struggling with back pain for awhile you can start to wonder whether you just need to “accept” it as your new normal.

You absolutely CAN get relief and we are here to help you get there as fast as possible.

Our skilled physios in Victoria, BC will perform a thorough assessment of your spine and nerves to determine the cause of your back pain. Once we identify the root cause we will discuss your treatment options.

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Our Effective Back Pain Treatment Approach.

Due to the advanced skill set of our physios at Broadmead Physiotherapy, we are able to take a multi-faceted approach to your treatment. This means even if you have tried treatment unsuccessfully before for your back pain, chances are we can help you!

What About Lower Back Pain?

The skilled physiotherapists at Broadmead Physiotherapy first treat back pain through education. We want you to understand WHY you’re experiencing lower back pain, and HOW we can prevent it from re-occurring. Ensuring that you understand what’s wrong with your lower back is the key to getting better. Most importantly, we’ll make sure that you know how we’re going to help you get back to normal. To do this, we use a variety of techniques. 

Here are some of the treatment modalities we may use:

Manual therapy: mobilization of the joints to stretch them out to restore range of motion and to relax tight muscles

Manipulation: This is where we apply a quick stretch the joint to cause a “cracking” sound to relax muscles and restore range of motion

IMS (Intramuscular Stimulation): we use acupuncture needles to relax tight muscles caused by nerve irritation which in turn can take some pressure off the irritated nerve

Soft Tissue Mobilization: trigger point pressure to release tight muscles

Traction or Decompression: we use a machine to gently stretch your spine

Electrical modalities: to reduce inflammation, decrease pain and relax tight muscles

Stretches: to lengthen tight muscles

Home exercises: to strengthen muscles including the core

Education: so that you understand your injury fully

Referral: we will contact your GP or specialist if we feel you may require further testing (x-ray, CT, MRI, etc) or evaluation (specialist)

COMMONLY TREATED BACK PAIN CONDITIONS

Here are some of the common conditions we regularly assist our patients with…
  • Arthritis
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Compression fractures
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Disc bulges
  • Disc herniation
  • Disc inflammation
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Ankylosing spondylitis
  • Kyphosis
  • Sprains & Strains
  • Scoliosis
  • Sciatica / Nerve
  • Irritation
  • Radiculopthy
  • Myelopathy

Common Symptoms Associated with Back Pain:

You may be all too familiar with one or more of the following:

  • Stiff neck or back
  • Achy pain or your back just plain hurts
  • Pins and needles or numbness
  • A burning sensation
  • An unexplained itchy sensation
  • Discomfort sitting, standing, rolling over in bed, twisting, and/or getting dressed
  • Hands or legs feel weak
  • Headaches
  • Pain while sitting
  • Pain while bending forward
  • Difficulty getting up from sitting
  • Stiffness when you’re getting out of bed (especially in your lower back)
  • Pain while coughing
  • Pain while sneezing

YOUR VICTORIA BACK PAIN PHYSIO TEAM

Paul McIntyre physiotherapist at Broadmead Physiotherapy

Paul McIntyre

BSc.PT, FCAMPT, CGIMS
Matt Rose physiotherapist at Broadmead physiotherapy

Matt Rose

BSc. Kin, MSc. PT, CAFCI, Functional Dry Needling / IMS
Ian Hallworth physiotherapist at Broadmead physiotherapy

Ian Hallworth

BSc.PT, MSc. Rehab Science
mary wong physiotherapist at Broadmead Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Clinic

Mary Wong Colebrook

B.Sc. PT, CAFCI, CGIMS

DON’T LET YOUR BACK PAIN HOLD YOU BACK…

It’s super frustrating when you can’t enjoy life to the fullest because of relentless discomfort and aching in your back.

The great news is our highly skilled therapists who specialize in back pain in Victoria, BC can get you feeling like yourself again.

Make an appointment today and get relief.

OUR PATIENTS ❤️ US

Dave P
Dave P
18:36 25 Sep 25
I am a former national and world level athlete who now coaches at UVIC. Paul has always been exceptional with diagnosing and treating all of my many issues. More importantly, his expertise has been vital to treating many of the athletes I coach and play with who now compete at the highest levels in Canada and around the world. I cannot recommend Paul and his team more highly.read more
Ellen Bayens
Ellen Bayens
20:09 11 Sep 25
I am so grateful to receive Matt's professional attention. His inital assessment was thorough, inviting me to share not just what was troubling me (my knee) but how much I cycled, what I did to recover, my eating, sleeping and lifestyle habits that needed to be taken into consideration if I wanted to continue to cycle 40-50km per day. This was all done in a comfortable, non-judgemental way that had me realize that a holistic approach to my recovery was my responsibility - and better yet - within my power. I left with a set of exercises and suggestions on how I might adjust my clip-in bike shoes, bike pedals, seat and handle bar height that could be contributing to my overuse injury. On my second visit, he set about to massage my muscles & tendons and adjust my knee position. I left feeling much better and very hopeful that with everything Matt and I were working on - together - I will enjoy a full recovery. I am grateful for Matt's assessment skills and discerning therapies!read more
joan tocher
joan tocher
03:07 10 Sep 25
I was very happy with my appointment with Matt Rose, I have booked an other appointment as I feel that he can help me .Matt Rose gave me some dry needling today. It hurt a little bit, but I know it’s done some good as I went for a walk for an hour and felt a lot better after.read more
Elizabeth Argall
Elizabeth Argall
05:01 26 Aug 25
Paul McIntyre is incredible. I feel so fortunate to have been referred to him by a friend. He has assisted me with a troubling shoulder issue such that I can play tennis again. He is very knowledgeable, thorough and helpful. He answers any questions I have and provides clear instructions regarding required exercises. I cannot recommend him highly enough.read more
Petra Juzwishin
Petra Juzwishin
03:56 30 Jul 25
I am fortunate to have been able to get in with Matt Rose. He is an excellent physiotherapist. He has an extensive athletic background and understands the importance of sport. He is knowledgeable, thorough and listens to my concerns. He is very good at isolating issues and gives help not only in clinic but also exercises to follow at home. Highly recommend!read more
J
J
21:06 22 Jul 25
My experience was excellent. Matt was thorough in his evaluation and gave me some good advice along with what exercises would be beneficial for me. Much appreciated!read more