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Sport & Spinal
Category: Health and Medical Physical Therapy Physical Therapy [Edit]
990 Homer StUnit 404
Vancouver, BC V6B 2W7
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
(604) 646-4118
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 8 am - 8 pm
5 reviews for Sport & Spinal
5 reviews in English
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Review from Cameron T.
Burnaby, BC
9/17/2011
I wish I could give TEN stars.
I came to Sport and Spinal back in December 2010. For years I had been struggling with pain in the right side of my lower back, and in the months proceeding my visit the pain had spread to my knees, hips and shoulder. To give a simple explanation, nearly every part of my body was in constant pain. I could not sleep, I could not walk, I could not function at the levels that we all take for granted on a daily basis.
I had seen a specialist in physical rehabilitation, and he had given the diagnosis that some of my tendons were damaged. He recommended a treatment called "prolotherapy", which is both expensive and not covered by MSP. Unfortunately, in the three months I received the treatment (July-Sept 2010) my condition was only getting worse. Then, I saw an acupuncturist downtown. My body actually did respond fairly well to his treatment, however, things were still going downhill (some of the pain lessened, but it continued to spread to new places). Finally, around Christmas, I dropped my family doctor and found a new one. She recommended that I see Colin Miller at Sport and Spinal.
I consider this moment a turning point in my life. In the last nine months Colin and I have worked together on relieving my body of the tension and pain that had literally taken over. The treatment first completely relieved the areas that had just recently began to bother me. Then, with time, some of the older injured areas started to become pain free. It was as if the illness that had effected my body was being put back in a box, and was following the same pattern that it had emerged.
Today I am happy to say that the only discomfort that remains is my left hip (very minor) and my right hip (somewhat irritated). I continue to see Colin regularly, and progress is still being made. However, after ~30 months of chronic pain my back is pretty much free of discomfort. Also, my knees no longer feel like they are going to explode if I stand in place for any amount of time. For this I have to thank Colin Miller and the kind people at Sport and Spinal.
Fair warning, the IMS treatment can be quite painful. It all depends on how badly you want to be well. Ask yourself If you're willing to embark on the journey, and if the answer is yes, Sport and Spinal is the place to do it.. -
Review from Richard S.
Vancouver, BC
5/2/2012
I had some work related shoulder and neck issues that were exasperated by some snow board lessons. Basically keeping my head turned down the mountain for much of the day resulted in constant stiffness and soreness of my neck and shoulder, and that was leading to some real head aches.
I saw Richard twice (in two weeks) for some of that needling therapy, the Dr. Ho electric pad thing and some stretches. Neck/shoulder was fixed up and I've been recommending him to others ever since. -
Review from Ayaka H.
8/12/2011 ROTD 4/8/2012
If you don't like the idea of popping pills to control your pain, you may want to try visiting Sport + Spinal Physical Therapy in Yaletown.
I have never gone to a family doctor, chiropractor, nor a physiotherapist to get my body checked up. So you can imagine how privileged I felt when I had the opportunity to meet Sharon for a check up. I also thought it was vital to do this since I am now in my early twenties.
The space of Sport + Spinal is rather small, but does not lack character. Their beautiful Native Indian art is captivating and sets the atmosphere. The choice of music they play coordinates with the overall feel of the place. I also felt instantly relieved as I noticed that Sport + Spinal does not look like a clinic! (with steel beds, chairs and such)
It's very reassuring to have Sharon work on me not only because has a great athletic physique but because of her professionalism and great bedside manners. (not to mention her 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE!). She assessed me for about 45 minutes, asking me to do certain stretches (touching my toes, stretching my neck, etc) to test my posture and such. She also felt my spine and hips to make sure everything looked place and aligned. The stretches she helped me do definitely woke up my sleepy body, which was a bonus.
I told her exactly what issues I was having and she gave a very soothing massage on my knots which felt awesome. Mind you, she has STRONG hands so for the first time I felt like it was a proper massage. The other massage "therapists" I have gone are good, but they can't hold a candle to Sharon. I can't describe exactly what she did but she realigned and adjusted me to make me feel fantastic.
Folks, if you feel uncomfortable with the idea of visiting a physio, I cannot recommend Sharon enough. She is very patient, HONEST, non-exaggerated with your diagnosis, and professional so she will put you at ease. She can also give you advice on preventative care so you'll benefit even if you don't have major problems to begin with. After a session with her I felt TREMENDOUS HEALING and increased energy. I now feel like my yoga sessions will be enhanced.
If you are near or in Yaletown, you cannot miss out on Sport +Spinal. -
Review from Rehman A.
Vancouver, BC
1/24/2010 3 Check-ins Here
If u have shin splints and bad posture, this is the place to be. Ask for Collin and prepare to be in pain.
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Review from oanababy o.
Vancouver, BC
9/5/2010
Great, especially if you're not afraid of needles (IMS all the way).
Specialties
Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS),
Manual "Hands-On" Therapy,
Acupuncture,
Electrotherapy,
Exercise Prescription,
Mechanical Traction,
Vestibular Rehabilitation,
Pilates
History
Established in 2001
Colin Miller founded Sport + Spinal Physiotherapy clinic in Yaletown as a space for him and like minded health care professionals to promote healing, respect and support for their clients.
Meet the Business Owner: Colin M.
Colin graduated from the UBC Physiotherapy program in 1996 and began a clinical specialization in sports injury and orthopedic manual therapy. In 1999 Colin was awarded a diploma in Manipulative Therapy and became a fellow of the esteemed Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapists.
He is a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and has acted as a clinical instructor at the School of Rehab Sciences at UBC. Colin further expanded his treatment techniques and completed his IMS training with Dr. Chan Gunn.
With his free time Colin enjoys mountain biking, adventure travel and spending time with his family in Squamish.
