Back Pain - Brant Wellness & Rehab

The team at Brant Wellness and Rehab are now located inside the offices of Pathways To Hope and Brant Mental Health Solutions at 34 McMurray st, Brantford, N3R 4J1, please call 519-304-5007.

Back Pain

“How to Put an End to Back Pain and Sciatica - Without Risky Surgery, Without Taking Pills That Upset Your Stomach or Waiting in Your Doctor’s Office!

We all experience back pain or sciatica at some point in our lives. Most people think it'll just go away on its own. They believe it was because they "lifted something wrong" or slept awkwardly. Perhaps the pain did go away on its own before, but now it is lasting longer and getting worse.

But when pain begins to interfere with what you love to do, whether that’s golfing, running or just picking up your grandchildren, it makes you realize you need to act. Right?

Some folks venture to see their doctor, but they're dismissed and told to rest and accept the pain as a natural part of growing older, or they're given painkillers they don't want to take. Does this sound like you?

If so, you’re not alone. And we’re here to help.

We hear this kind of story almost every day from patients suffering from LOW BACK PAIN or SCIATICA. These patients decide to come to our BRANTFORD clinic because their pain lasts longer than they thought it would or did in the past. But once they're here, everything changes – and they never look back.

All our patients have different root causes for their back pain, but one thing they all want to know is:

“Why is This Happening to Me?”...

or

“Why Am I Still Suffering With Back Pain  or Sciatica After Putting Up With It For 6 Months (Maybe More)?”

Well, most people think it'll just go away on its own, so they try to ignore it.

Foolishly believing that they'll wake up one day and the pain will have disappeared as quickly as it arrived… But six months later, ignoring it isn't working, is it? Instead, the pain is even worse than it was before.

Does This Sound Like You?

Maybe you did act and went to see the doctor. But you were left deflated and feeling hopeless when they told you to take even more days off work to rest and to pop more painkillers. Even though they're already making you feel nauseous, and to come back in another 6 months.

This advice isn't great. Life is too short and too precious to spend it in pain and taking painkillers that may negatively affect your long-term health. Many of the patients we see who get this type of advice have been back and forwards to their doctor multiple times, and nothing has gotten better. Sadly, they're just given more potent pain pills and told to "keep on resting," which often worsens the problem due to inactivity. It's a big problem, and it's why so many people aged 45+ are still suffering from LOW BACK PAIN or SCIATICA.

Has This Type of Thing Happened to You?

Are you still wondering why your pain is lasting so long? Are you confused by the conflicting information you got from health professionals or well-meaning friends and relatives? So many people give out advice on low back pain. Either because they've had it themselves or they know someone who has. Still, not all this advice is credible – especially as everyone is different. For example, the cause of your LOW BACK PAIN or SCIATICA could be completely different from theirs.

They might have led you to believe that the cause of your back pain is something you did, like lifting weights in the gym or carrying heavy shopping. But, like most people we see, it's caused by years and years of your lower back muscles weakening due to poor posture, chronic stress, and tension. In most cases, the lifting or new bed or mattress that arrived right before the problem started just exacerbated the situation.

That's why you need an expert. First, to take a complete medical history and examine your back along with the rest of your body, posture, and spinal alignment and then to find the root cause of YOUR low back pain or sciatica.

But, most importantly – you don’t have to put up with it.

It's not normal – even if you are 45+.

If You’re Currently Living With Back Pain, Here are 7 Reasons Why It Could Be Lasting Longer Than It Should:

  • You thought it would go away on its own and decided to ignore it
  • Friends told you that everyone suffers from back pain, so you should just "put up with it."
  • You went to your doctor but were only offered pills that upset your stomach
  • You saw a health care professional – such as a Physiotherapist or Chiropractor. Still, even they didn't have any answers, and after a few expensive visits: you gave up.
  • You tried to do exercises at home, hoping that you could "stretch it out" yourself
  • You did as the doctor said and took more rest, but it made your pain and stiffness worse
  • You decided to try a Swedish spa massage hoping it would relieve tension and reduce the pain, but the minimal effects only lasted for a couple of hours…

If any of the above has happened to you, we invite you to speak with a doctor in person or on the telephone. You can book a FREE 15-minute phone consultation or a Discovery Visit at our BRANTFORD clinic. Our doctor will give you helpful advice regarding the next steps you should take to overcome your pain, so you can stop wasting time and start living your life again.

Just click the link below to book your free call with us to get some expert advice over the phone. The call is 100% complimentary, and there is no expectation or obligation to book further treatment. We never make false promises. We run our business on integrity. And we're passionate about helping the Brantford community be in the best physical shape possible, so if we can't help you (which is unlikely), we’ll recommend someone who can.

What Can I do to Get Rid of My Low Back Pain or Sciatica Quickly?...

Well, here's 4 things you can do:

  • Firstly, decide today to get help from a professional. Those who put off getting treatment usually spend months in agony only to regret not picking up the phone and seeking help sooner.
  • Secondly, get advice on the RIGHT exercises for your specific set of back pain symptoms. Exercise is an integral part of the rehabilitation process. But you must only incorporate exercise into your treatment plan at the right time. Sometimes doing the wrong stretch or exercise can make things much worse, especially before healing has taken place.
  • Next, MOVE – movement is essential for our joints and muscles to stay healthy and function well. If we don't move, muscles stiffen, and joints begin to ache even more than before. Sometimes just moving around in the morning can help ease the stiffness associated with low back pain and sciatica.
  • Lastly, but arguably most importantly, seek one-to-one care with a quality Physiotherapist or Chiropractor. Thousands of people suffering from low back pain and sciatica every day in BRANTFORD use Physiotherapy and Chiropractic services. But you must find someone you can trust and who treats you as an individual with specific needs. Don't let your pain interfere with your independence or ability to do what you love. We’re only a phone call away.

If you want to know how the team at BRANT WELLNESS AND REHAB, BRANTFORD can help you live with less low back pain or sciatica, we invite you to start with a completely free, no-obligation, risk-free appointment at our BRANTFORD clinic:

Note: This Free Taster Session is for you if you are nervous or unsure about physiotherapy or chiropractic treatment. If you're uncertain of the benefits or whether it's right for your specific symptoms. So, if that sounds like you and you'd like to start with a free taster session to meet our doctor and find out more before committing to treatment, this option is for you.

So the next question is:

“How Can Choosing to See an expert at BRANT WELLNESS AND REHAB Help Ease Your Back Pain or Sciatica- In The Next Few Days?”

Here are just a few of the things our Physiotherapy and Chiropractic team can do for you:

  • Stop you having to take time off of work or away from your favourite activities.
  • Find the root cause of your low back pain or sciatica once and for all - often inside 20 minutes.
  • Help you understand what is causing your low back pain or sciatica (we discuss this after your first examination)
  • Design a treatment plan for you that will help correct the underlying problem that is causing your pain
  • Help you get to sleep and stay asleep, probably for the first time in weeks, months or even years.

  • Decrease your use of pain pills and reduce your visits to a medical doctor
  • Enable you to sit and stand for more extended periods without discomfort or pain, to move easier and to regain range of motion
  • Stop you having to take time off work or away from your favourite activities
  • Provide you with a plan of action – tailored to your specific needs – that will help you maintain your results and achieve your health goals
  • Help you get back to doing what you love, whether that’s playing your favourite sport, picking up your grandchildren or running a marathon.

In summary, we help you start living again – free from the misery of chronic back pain, endless doctor's visits, and cancelled plans.

If you want to know what it costs - and what availability we have at our health and wellness clinic in BRANTFORD, then please click the button below and complete the short form:

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Back Pain

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“Find Out How People Just Like You, Came to Brant Wellness & Rehab - and Left Happier and Much Healthier!”

Please enjoy watching stories of other people in back pain just like you who came to see the physio and chiropractic team at Brant Wellness & Rehab - and left much healthier and happier:

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Isaac Giggs
Isaac Giggs
20:00 05 Dec 22
Abhigyan Mishra
Abhigyan Mishra
20:44 17 Oct 22
Great Place ! I came here for both Physio and Massage and had positive experience. Will bee coming back
Greg DJ
Greg DJ
14:49 14 Sep 22
sagar patel
sagar patel
07:02 10 Jul 22
I am yet to visit this location but my first impression is 10/10 based on the exceptional customer service that I was given by they’re lovely receptionist, Ella! I am so excited to get booked in!!
K Rach
K Rach
22:05 30 Jun 22
I have been going here for about a year, for both Chiro and Massage. I have been extremely happy with the service in both departments. The reception staff have always been warm and welcoming, and thoughtful. I will really miss going, not only for the service, but the connection to the staff as well.I highly recommend Brant Wellness and Rehab.
rob bisson
rob bisson
22:03 27 Jun 22
Brant wellness and rehab is the best Chiro facility in Brantford. Dr. Spencer and Dr Junmo are just fantastic. I was suffering from a terrible low back pain and their prognosis was spot on. They understand patients need and are compassionate, friendly and generous; unlike some others who just want you to shell out more. Can't thank them enough for their support and services. Kudos to Dr Junmo for amazing bedside manners and just being perfect👏.
Eshan Vaid
Eshan Vaid
21:19 10 May 22
When I arrived at Brant wellness and rehab about a month ago I was in quite a mess, severe pain, disc bulge, curved spine, crooked as a question mark. Having just had an MRI that I didn’t understand, Dr. Spenser has been amazing, professional, knowledgeable and a huge source of hope and positive energy. He explained in great detail what has happened to my spine and in a way that I could understand. I was looking for a non invasive and gentle approach to help improve my situation. For the first time in years I have hope and my quality of life has improved significantly within my first couple weeks of treatment. Everyone is kind and polite in the office, it is very clean, appointments have all been on time. I would highly recommend his services to anyone looking for a committed health care professional.
Tisha Bereziuk (Tisha B)
Tisha Bereziuk (Tisha B)
01:58 22 Sep 21
Marlene Romanoski
Marlene Romanoski
00:18 10 Apr 21
The team at Brant wellness and rehab are fantastic. I started going there after a rear ending and they were able to help me with my back issues. I have suffered from unrelated sciatica, and have went to different chiropractors. Dr. Spencer was the first one to ever suggest spinal decompression, since his suggestion I now live pretty much pain free from the pain going down my leg and calf by doing bi weekly visits with Dr. Spencer. I go to messages with Christine and Karen and they’re so great at what they do and so personable. Lana is always there to take my phone calls and switch around appointments or lump appointments together to suit my hectic schedule. Thanks again.
Leah Seager
Leah Seager
21:43 09 Oct 20
Thank you so much Brant Wellness and Rehab! Dr.Spencer is really helping me with serious neck pain. I’m on the mend! I also love the staff there, the service is very personable and professional!
Erin Conroy
Erin Conroy
18:59 06 Oct 20
I was looking for a Chiropractor that also offered other wellness therapies and found Brant Wellness. The staff are great and very accommodating for my schedule. I have had improvement with my health since starting with the clinic. They also offer direct payment with our benefit company which is fantastic.
Julie Madill
Julie Madill
03:43 31 Jul 20
Dr. Spenser is great for helping to ease my knee pain and my wife for her shoulder pain. For just a couple of session you will notice the improvement. It’s a great place to go and the staff are friendly.
mike zon
mike zon
00:15 31 Jul 20
I have been seeing Dr. Spencer for well over a year. The difference in my quality of life is tremendous. When I first started seeing him, I was starting to accept that my low back and hip issues were irreversible and had become debilitating. I no longer could do things I enjoyed like jogging or simple household tasks like laundry without having a flare-up. Thanks to Dr. Spencer this is no longer an issue. I can jog, exercise and do lots of bending with ease! In addition, Lana, their receptionist is truly a pleasure and so helpful and accommodating! Thanks to Brant Wellness and Rehab for offering such great service and care!
Melissa Boyd
Melissa Boyd
09:56 30 Jul 20
Thank you Dr. Dougley! Without you I would still be suffering terribly with sciatica pain.A big thank you also to Lana for all of her positive support and encouragement. You guys are the BEST !!JAYE PEPPER
Tammi Renton
Tammi Renton
21:33 29 Jul 20
Thorough care, professional staff, efficient, and clean facility! Would recommend to friends and family.
Stephen Gagne
Stephen Gagne
20:13 29 Jul 20
Dr. Spencer is great and works hard to ensure you have the right treatment without pain. Recommended my husband and he loves it there too.
Laura Gerard
Laura Gerard
19:06 29 Jul 20
I would recommend Dr. Spencer, he has helped me very much over the years and still continue to go. Also has wonderful friendly staff.
Kim Stanbridge
Kim Stanbridge
15:22 24 Jul 20
Dr. Spenser has helped be overcome my neck and shoulder pain with his chiropractic treatments. They're always painless and relaxing.
Matthew Lafantaisie
Matthew Lafantaisie
17:37 23 Jul 20
Dr.Spenser and his staff are awesome!! He diagnosed my back injury and has been a lifesaver. I went from barely being able to walk to being able to participate in sports again. Thank you Dr. Spenser
cheryl white
cheryl white
23:46 20 Jul 20
Doctor Spencer and his staff has really help our family.
John Dewaard
John Dewaard
14:47 20 Jul 20
I have been a patient of Dr. Spenser for a few years. He has been so helpful and professional. All the staff are great.
Dianne Peddle
Dianne Peddle
20:26 17 Jul 20
Very friendly, informative and reasonable with the frequency of appointments recommended. After a few visits I felt improvement and find the decompression table very effective.
Jennifer Harrison
Jennifer Harrison
02:33 17 Jul 20
My back pain goes away after a few visits service is very nice
Rob Downs
Rob Downs
17:22 16 Jul 20
Staff are always friendly, very helpful and professional!
Sheelagh Vervaecke
Sheelagh Vervaecke
21:15 15 Jul 20
Dr Spencer is absolutely amazing! I’ve been seeing him now for 6+ years and wouldn’t want to go to any other chiropractor. He has great “table side” manor, always putting you at ease His treatments are very gentle yet extremely effective. You definitely know he cares about your wellbeing.
Liz and John Kralt
Liz and John Kralt
00:26 15 Jul 20
Dr. Spencer is great!
Lisa Valletta
Lisa Valletta
00:11 15 Jul 20
Great service from all the staff, Dr. Dougley has done wonders with my back.
Patrick Fisher
Patrick Fisher
20:02 09 Jul 20
Dr. Spenser has always been able to accommodate me: Being a wheelchair user due to a SCI injury at age 20, he was more than willing to see me, examine me and come up with a treatment plan that would help me now as well as any future complications that may arise - Never thought I would receive the benefits I have had until Covid hit and was unable to see him for 6 weeks. The Spinal Cord Decompression treatments have been extremely beneficial to me for current daily sitting as well as long term sitting effects!
Jeff Wagensveld
Jeff Wagensveld
20:21 08 Jul 20
Great clinic! High integrity.
angela hanlon
angela hanlon
15:00 07 Jul 20
LOVE Brant Wellness and Rehab!! The staff are wonderful, helpful and always have your best interests at heart. My whole family has been seeing Dr. Spencer now for a couple years and what a difference we all feel! I've been dealing with back pain for quite some time and after seeing Dr. Spencer regularly, no more pain. My husband and I also get massages here too. We highly recommend Brant Wellness and Rehab!!!
Rebecca
Rebecca
01:33 07 Jul 20
I have used both the chiropractic and physiotherapy services at Brant Wellness with amazing results. All staff are courteous and very helpful, appointments run on schedule and in general a very efficiently run operation.
Marg Western
Marg Western
01:11 07 Jul 20
I experienced a serious debilitating back issue last summer. I did a Google search for local practitioners. I called Brant Wellness and rehab and they took me in right away. Dr. Spencer sent me for x-rays and put in place a treatment plan immediately. In short order I was able to move more freely and the pain subsided substantially. On top of that the receptionist is exceptionally warm, friendly and efficient.
Lyle Bentham
Lyle Bentham
22:08 06 Jul 20
Andrew Freitas
Andrew Freitas
16:39 06 Jul 20
Dr. Spenser and all the staff at Brant Wellness are kind, caring and professional. I started going to see Dr. Spenser due to significant pain in my lower back and legs in 2018. Dr. Spenser took the time to get to know me, asked lots of questions and sent me for an X-RAY prior to developing a treatment plan. This gave me the comfort and confidence that he was only act in my best interest. As a person with Fibromyalgia this is very important. Dr. Spenser has been performing Spinal Decompression Treatments as well as regular adjustments using his special tool that eliminates any jarring movements and traditional cracking. I highly recommend this office to anyone insearch of pain relief!
Paula Bergey
Paula Bergey
20:34 30 Jun 20
At Brant Wellness and Rehab I have been treated with care, compassion and respect. I never feel ignored no matter my requests or questions to better understand my health. Dr Spenser Dougley uses techniques that do not hurt but help and I no longer have to feel afraid of hearing/feeling crunches with adjustments because that does not happen! I would and do recommend Brant Wellness and Rehab to everyone! Especially because it is an overall health system that provides massage therapy, chiro and rehab treatments all in one location! I love it!
Christine Francoeur
Christine Francoeur
13:36 30 Jun 20
I have been a patient at Brant Wellness since inception. The Doctor and staff have always been friendly and helpful. Good work.
Ron Abbott
Ron Abbott
23:16 29 Jun 20
Dr. Spenser and his entire team are amazing! Kind and compassionate. The clinic is always very clean and welcoming. Dr. Spenser’s treatments are gentle and effective. If you are looking for any of the treatments offered in this clinic, you have found the right place!
Penny Lyons-Johnston
Penny Lyons-Johnston
19:10 29 Jun 20
Dr. Dougley is a great chiropractor. He helped me through my challenges with my back. I followed him to his new location in Brantford.Thank you!
David M
David M
16:55 24 Jun 20
Dr Spenser has always displayed a wonderful combination of competence and compassion!His techniques are both up to the minute and effective. Two thumbs up!
Karen Grace
Karen Grace
15:02 23 Jun 20
The staff at Brant Wellness are very friendly and great at what they do. I've had great interactions with Dr. Spenser for several years now and, as a clinician myself, I know a caring health practitioner when I see one... And Dr. Spenser cares.
Jordon Iorio
Jordon Iorio
23:25 22 Jun 20
Dr. Spenser is a fantastic chiropractor. He did a complete exam on my first visit and I talked to him about the problems i was having with my wrist. He listened to my concerns and quickly came up with a treatment plan suited for me. Dr. Spenser is very caring and has help reduce my pain. Thanks Dr. Spenser 😊
Denise Murray
Denise Murray
21:14 20 Jun 20
Fantastic Staff , products & information.
Carol Ann Conlin
Carol Ann Conlin
05:46 18 Feb 20
Appointments always on time. Great, professional staff who don’t make you feel like a number. Went in for arthritis pain and in just a few weeks, I’m feeling significantly better in my day to day walking.
Terry V
Terry V
02:06 31 Dec 19
You won't regret going! Was nervous about seeing a chiropractor, but Dr Spencer is very gentle! He resolved my lower back pain in a few apts! I now go every once in a while, when it flares up! I've also had massages here, and they were great too... it's nice to do after an adjustment!
Lisa Mahn
Lisa Mahn
19:47 27 Dec 19
Shehnaz Meghani
Shehnaz Meghani
17:25 15 Dec 19
Always friendly, always on schedule and always on point with their care. Thanks team!
Dan Luton
Dan Luton
21:48 24 Sep 19
Friendly doctor and front desk
Gregory Baker
Gregory Baker
23:24 19 Sep 19
Excellent care provided by Dr. Dougley. Staff are always courteous and helpful. Appointment reminders are a big help! Highly recommended!
Doug Hall
Doug Hall
15:46 07 Aug 19
Such personal service. Everyone is so friendly and genuinely care about your health.
Kelly Durnford
Kelly Durnford
02:16 14 Jun 19