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Réhabital

Child and Adolescent Back Pain in Côte Saint-Luc

Back pain in a young person may relate to backpacks, screens, sports or several factors. An age-appropriate assessment can help guide next steps.

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Understanding This Condition

Back pain in a young person may relate to backpacks, screens, sports or several factors. An age-appropriate assessment can help guide next steps. Réhabital is on the ground floor of Cavendish Mall in Côte Saint-Luc, on the Island of Montréal, with free parking and evening and Sunday appointments. Shahram Ghasemi, MD (Iran), DOMP, provides individualized manual care. Osteopathy does not replace medical diagnosis; we refer you to a physician when appropriate. Private-insurance receipts are available. Breathing, chest and back mobility can be influenced by many factors and symptoms vary from person to person. An assessment can clarify the pattern, its evolution, activities that affect it and realistic goals. Manual techniques may support comfort and mobility; they do not treat lung disease or guarantee symptom resolution. Care is adapted to your tolerance and response is reassessed. If symptoms suggest a medical cause, care is paused and an appropriate referral is recommended. Breathing, chest and back mobility can be influenced by many factors and symptoms vary from person to person. An assessment can clarify the pattern, its evolution, activities that affect it and realistic goals. Manual techniques may support comfort and mobility; they do not treat lung disease or guarantee symptom resolution. Care is adapted to your tolerance and response is reassessed. If symptoms suggest a medical cause, care is paused and an appropriate referral is recommended.

Common Symptoms

Mid or lower back pain
Stiffness after school or activity
Discomfort while carrying a backpack
Pain after prolonged screen use
Discomfort during or after sports
Difficulty bending or turning
Recurring pain limiting activities
Muscular tightness in the back

Common Causes

Backpack and loads

A heavy, poorly fitted pack worn for long periods may contribute to discomfort.

Prolonged posture

Staying in one position for a long time may increase stiffness.

Sports activity

A rapid increase in training load or repetitive movements may irritate tissues.

Physical conditioning

Reduced conditioning or insufficient recovery may affect exercise tolerance.

Medical causes

Some pain has causes requiring medical assessment, especially when warning signs occur.

Our Treatment Approach

Réhabital is on the ground floor of Cavendish Mall in Côte Saint-Luc, on the Island of Montréal, with free parking and evening and Sunday appointments. Shahram Ghasemi, MD (Iran), DOMP, provides individualized manual care. Osteopathy does not replace medical diagnosis; we refer you to a physician when appropriate. Private-insurance receipts are available. We begin with a discussion of your symptoms, relevant history and activities, followed by functional observation and a hands-on assessment within scope. We explain what the findings can and cannot establish. If osteopathic care is appropriate, gentle techniques may address mobility of the chest, ribs, diaphragm or related regions, depending on your needs and consent. Pressure and positioning are adjusted throughout. Simple movement or breathing exercises may be suggested as a complement, never as a substitute for medical care. We agree on practical goals and reassess tolerance and progress. If pain or breathlessness worsens, treatment stops and medical assessment is recommended. We begin with a discussion of your symptoms, relevant history and activities, followed by functional observation and a hands-on assessment within scope. We explain what the findings can and cannot establish. If osteopathic care is appropriate, gentle techniques may address mobility of the chest, ribs, diaphragm or related regions, depending on your needs and consent. Pressure and positioning are adjusted throughout. Simple movement or breathing exercises may be suggested as a complement, never as a substitute for medical care. We agree on practical goals and reassess tolerance and progress. If pain or breathlessness worsens, treatment stops and medical assessment is recommended.

What to Expect at Your First Visit

The first visit helps us understand your situation and determine whether osteopathy is appropriate. Describe your symptoms and bring relevant medical information. We explain care before proceeding; you may request a pause or decline any technique. Follow-up timing depends on your goals and response.

At-Home Self-Care Tips

  • Move gently and regularly within your tolerance
  • Do not force painful breathing exercises or stretches
  • Take breaks during prolonged sitting
  • Track factors that worsen or ease symptoms
  • Follow your physician’s advice for any respiratory condition
  • Seek prompt care if a warning sign develops

Prognosis & Recovery Timeline

Progress depends on the cause, duration and your overall health. Some people experience improved comfort or mobility; others need medical assessment or another form of care. No outcome can be guaranteed.

When to See Us at Réhabital

Arrange assessment for pain that limits activity or keeps returning. In children, night pain, fever, weight loss, neurological signs, pain under age five or pain persisting over four weeks warrants physician assessment. Scoliosis and Scheuermann disease are separate conditions. Parent or guardian consent is required for minors.

Why Réhabital Clinic

Réhabital is on the ground floor of Cavendish Mall in Côte Saint-Luc, on the Island of Montréal, with free parking and evening and Sunday appointments. Shahram Ghasemi, MD (Iran), DOMP, provides individualized manual care. Osteopathy does not replace medical diagnosis; we refer you to a physician when appropriate. Private-insurance receipts are available.

Why Choose Réhabital?

Individualized care with consent respected
Attention to chest and functional mobility
Techniques adapted to your comfort
Goals connected to daily activities
Medical referral when appropriate
Receipts for private insurance

Frequently Asked Questions

Address

D4-5800 Cavendish Blvd
Côte Saint-Luc, QC H4W 2T5

Hours

Mon–Fri: 10AM–8PM
Sun: 10AM–4PM

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First visit: 10% off

Receive 10% off your first visit to Réhabital clinic in Côte Saint-Luc, on the Island of Montréal. Physiotherapy is excluded. This offer applies to your first clinic visit, not a first visit in each specialty.

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