Local pain
Describe the centre or side of the back, episodes and periods of relief.
TAGMED CLINIC · MONTREAL
Discogenic Low Back Pain Treatment in Montreal.
Pain that stays in the lower back.
Understand its factors and limitations.
For possible discogenic low back pain in Montreal, prepare for an assessment in Mont-Royal with the history of the problem and your activity goals.
1140 avenue Beaumont, Mont-Royal
Tuesday and Thursday · by appointment
Tuesday and Thursday · by appointment
Your situation comes first.Assessment · options · follow-up
A care journey that begins with you.
Individualized assessment Options explained Functional goals01 / UNDERSTAND
The back can hurt without sciatica.
Low back pain means pain in the lower back. A disc contribution may be considered, but symptoms and images do not always identify a single structure.
Activities and positions
Sitting, carrying a load or changing position: note the duration and difficulty.
A gradual return
A concrete goal helps discuss progression compatible with your abilities.
Useful distinctions
Low back pain and sciatica may coexist, but they do not describe the same manifestation. A disc abnormality does not, on its own, prove the origin of all low back pain.
YOUR CONSULTATION IN MONTREAL
A useful resource for Montreal / Mont-Royal.
Before your Mont-Royal appointment, describe a typical working day and when pain changes your activities. A measure of sitting or standing tolerance helps build a practical discussion and measure follow-up.
An approach based on your clinical profile
02 / EXPLORE THE OPTIONS
Spinal decompression: a discussion based on your clinical profile.
The choice of care begins with your history, current signs and symptoms, and goals. A condition mentioned in a report does not dictate a treatment method.
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Clarify your situation
Describe whether the pain is in the centre or side of your back, its episodes and periods of relief. Existing examination results and previous care add to the discussion.
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Discuss options and precautions
Non-surgical spinal decompression, adapted exercise, targeted osteopathic care or medical referral: relevant options are explained according to your situation and the limitations of each.
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Track specific changes
Compare ability in a chosen task, activity tolerance and episode frequency, with an adapted return to activity.
Suitability, limitations and other options
A possible disc-related cause does not dictate traction treatment. Care may include information, adapted activity and exercise; the benefits and limitations of each option must be discussed. Spinal decompression uses motorized traction; results vary and no individual benefit can be guaranteed. NICE advises against traction for low back pain with or without sciatica. This recommendation, the uncertainties and the alternatives must be explained. Read the NICE guidelines.
03 / PREPARE FOR MY VISIT
Your first visit,
with a clearer mind.
A few details are enough to make the discussion more precise. Check what you have prepared, then print your checklist if you wish.
Sylvain Desforges
docteur en ostéopathie
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My preparation checklist
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TAGMED Clinic · 1140 avenue Beaumont, Mont-Royal · 1 (877) 672-9060
Guide: https://www.cliniquetagmed.com/en/traitement-maux-de-dos-chroniques-montreal/
YOUR CLINIC
Montreal.
Mont-Royal.
1140 avenue BeaumontMont-Royal (Québec) H3P 3E5 Get directions
Tuesday and Thursday9 a.m. to 6 p.m., by appointment
According to portal availability
According to portal availability
Serving patients in the Montreal area, including Outremont and Côte-des-Neiges.
04 / TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Your consultation
in Montreal.
Choose your consultation in Montreal / Mont-Royal through the secure Medexa portal.
Find the right appointment
Book an appointment in Montreal
The portal displays « Le Centre Neurothérapie de Montréal » (Montreal Neurotherapy Centre). For a first consultation:
- Choose « Nouveau patient » (New patient).
- Select « Ostéopathie / Osteopathy ».
- Check that Sylvain Desforges is selected.
Availability is shown directly on Medexa.
Fees and insurance
Osteopathy receipts may be issued. Reimbursement depends on your insurance policy; services are not covered by RAMQ. View fees.
YOUR QUESTIONS
Discogenic Low Back Pain: before your visit.
Guidance to help you understand the condition and prepare your questions.
Read the TAGMED guideWhere can I seek care for this condition in Montreal?
TAGMED Clinic welcomes you at 1140 avenue Beaumont, Mont-Royal (Québec) H3P 3E5, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., by appointment. Availability and confirmation are provided through Medexa.
Does low back pain mean a herniation?
No. Several structures and factors may contribute to low back pain. Clinical information and the course guide assessment.
Can imaging alone confirm disc-related pain?
No. Disc changes may be observed without corresponding pain. Imaging is interpreted according to its usefulness and the clinical situation.
Could decompression be considered in my situation?
A disc hypothesis does not require traction treatment. Care may include information, adapted activity and exercise; each option’s benefits and limitations must be discussed.
How many sessions should I plan for?
The name of a condition cannot determine the number of sessions. Goals, tolerance and progress should guide the development and reassessment of the plan. Also ask when a change in approach would be needed.
Are consultations reimbursed?
Osteopathy receipts may be issued. Check your policy conditions and whether your insurer recognizes the practitioner. Services are not covered by RAMQ.
THE GUIDE TO KEEP
Discogenic Low Back Pain Treatment in Montreal.
Your complete guide.
A complete guide to understand the condition, discover our decompression treatment and prepare for your consultation. Read at your own pace or print it.
- The condition explained
- Decompression and follow-up
- Frequently asked questions
- Practical worksheets
THE NEXT STEP BEGINS WITH A DISCUSSION