Calgary's Trusted Name in Lower Back Pain Care
When you have back pain, it’s more than just the physical symptoms. Back pain negatively affects all aspects of your life – your sleep, your work, your mental health, your hobbies, your social life, and your relationships. For over 5 years, I’ve helped people with low back pain better understand and manage their pain, so they can do the things they have to do and love to do each day, without having their lives dictated by their pain!
Welcome from Dr. Rebecca-Jane McAllister
People often come to me when they have low back pain that’s interfering with their ability to do the daily activities they have to do or love to do. It’s usually when they notice that their back hurts when they walk, sit, stand, exercise… Or sometimes do nothing at all, that they realize it’s time for some professional help!
As an award-winning chiropractor and educator, I have spent years helping people across the country with low back complaints — from lumbar disc issues and sciatica to strains/sprains, spinal stenosis, and pregnancy-related low back pain — achieve meaningful improvements in comfort and function. I use a wide range of modalities such as chiropractic adjustments, acupuncture, custom orthotics, manual therapy, and exercise rehab to support your recovery. If you’re ready for a comprehensive and personalized approach to care, I look forward to meeting you.
Your One-Stop Solution for Lower Back Pain
Lumbar Disc
/ Sciatica
Do you have low back pain? Perhaps you have sharp or shooting leg pain that is worse than your low back pain? Does coughing or sneezing worsen your low back and/or leg pain? Does it seem like every movement worsens your pain and you can’t find any comfortable position?
Sprain
& Strain
Are you finding you’re experiencing some new lower back pain after shovelling lots of snow? Or perhaps you noticed an increase in lower back pain after gardening? Or maybe you finally got back to the gym recently and have noticed some aches and pains in your lower back?
Spinal
Stenosis
Have you noticed pain or cramping in one or both legs when you stand for long periods of time or when you walk? Have you noticed that this pain usually eases when you bend forward or sit? Perhaps you have noticed some lower back pain accompanying this pain or cramping in one or both legs?
Pregnancy Related Low Back Pain
Are you finding that as you progress through your pregnancy you’re starting to experience lower back and/or pelvic pain? Does trying to put pants on standing up cause you pain or discomfort? Do you find walking worsens your pain or discomfort?
Orthotics Now Available!
If pain keeps returning in your feet, knees, hips or low back – especially if you’re on your feet all day for work or daily life – your foundation may be part of the problem.
Dr. Rebecca offers fully custom orthotics for people dealing with ongoing pain, injury, or movement issues that haven’t resolved with treatment alone.
She works closely with a trusted pedorthist and uses 3D printing to ensure each orthotic is precisely designed to support how you stand, walk, and move.
*Custom orthotics may be covered by extended healthcare insurance plans
Do You Suffer From One or More of the Following?
- Are you tired of your lower back pain dictating what you can accomplish each day?
- Are you feeling frustrated that the simplest of tasks, like walking, sitting, or standing, have you feeling exhausted and in pain?
- Perhaps you feel like you’ve tried everything with minimal to no pain relief?
- Are you starting to think this pain is your “new normal”?
80%
Approximately 80% of adults (aged 16 years or older) experience an episode of acute low back pain at least once in their life.
90%
Evidence shows that 90% of low back pain is not caused by serious underlying injury or disease and typically does not require MRIs, CT scans, medication, surgical referrals, or opioid prescriptions.
30%
In Canada, approximately 30% of adults have low back pain that recurs within 6 months of their first episode.
40%
In Canada, approximately 40% of adults have low back pain that recurs within 1 year of their first episode.
Kind Words From Our Clients
It is important to note that every patient is an individual and that their response to treatment is dependent on a variety of personal factors.
