Physiotherapy
Experience Our Difference: Physiotherapy in Surrey
At Jeeva Physio, we offer personalized, advanced physiotherapy in Surrey tailored to target the root cause of your pain. Our skilled physiotherapists use the latest techniques and state-of-the-art equipment to ensure faster, long-lasting results. From your first visit, you’ll notice our commitment to compassionate care and a truly patient-centred approach that supports your full recovery and renewed confidence. Experience the difference with Jeeva Physio and regain your mobility with ease. Contact us to know more.
What is Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession that enhances people’s strength, function, movement, and overall well-being.
In Canada, it is regulated, and physiotherapists receive extensive education and training on the human body. Their training encompasses understanding how the body moves, functions, and adapts to different conditions. As part of their training, physiotherapists learn how to assess, diagnose, treat, and prevent injuries or illnesses using various techniques. Treatment options include various hands-on skills, modalities, exercises, and home-based programs.
What We Treat
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Acute and chronic pains
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Back pain
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Bursitis
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Cervical spondylitis
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Cervicogenic headache
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Chronic headache
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Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
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Concussion (mTBI)
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Degenerative disc disease (DDD)
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Diabetic and venous ulcers
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Disc herniation and bulge
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Fibromyalgia
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Frozen shoulder
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Headaches and migraines
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Jaw pain (TMJ dysfunction)
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Lymphedema
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Meniscal injuries
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Migraines
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Motor vehicle (ICBC) or work-related (WSBC) injuries
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Muscle and joint pains
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Musculoskeletal pain
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Myofascial pain
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Neck and back pain
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Nerve pains including sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome
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Neurological disorders
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Neuropathic pain
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Non-healing wounds
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Osteo arthritis
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Plantar fasciitis
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Post-surgical rehabilitation
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Radiculopathies, including sciatica
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Rheumatoid arthritis
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Sports injuries
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Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and related headaches
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Tendonitis
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Tennis and golfer's elbow
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Trigger points
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Vertigo and dizziness
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Whiplash injuries
Read our customer testimonials to understand our effective and professional services regarding physiotherapy in Surrey.
Cutting-Edge Modalities
Is TR Therapy safe?
Absolutely. TR Therapy incorporates dynamic impedance control technology, continuously measuring tissue impedance and adjusting power output accordingly. This feature ensures a smooth therapy workflow and eliminates potential discomfort when treating tissues with varying impedance.
What’s our experience with TR Therapy?
We introduced this advanced therapy modality to our practice a few years ago, and since then, we have treated at least two or three patients each day with promising results. Patients often report feeling comfortable during treatment, and many see immediate relief, especially for acute conditions and trigger points where the tissue is susceptible.
We have also observed excellent results in treating nerve pains such as carpal tunnel syndrome and sciatica. Clients who previously experienced severe pain in body parts like the shoulder, hip, thigh, and forearm have reported significant pain relief after their first treatment, with even more substantial relief after five to six sessions.
Targeted Radio Frequency Therapy
(Available only at Newton Location)
Targeted Radiofrequency Therapy, or TR Therapy, utilizes high-frequency electromagnetic energy to penetrate the body deeply and promote hyperthermia in the targeted tissues. This can alleviate muscle pain, release trigger points, and encourage regeneration.
TR Therapy combines massage techniques with a pleasant warming sensation produced by the radiofrequency energy, making it suitable for treating deep muscles, ligaments, joints, and superficial structures. Scientific studies have demonstrated its ability to provide immediate relief from pain, muscle relaxation, and edema reduction and support tissue healing and regeneration.
When paired with the expertise of our therapists, TR Therapy is a cutting-edge treatment that can deliver quick results. Additionally, it can be used in conjunction with passive stretching techniques and active muscle contraction.
Conditions Treated:
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Local muscle spasm
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Trigger points
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Myalgia
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Tendinitis
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Neck and back pain, both acute and chronic
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Sports injuries
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Post-traumatic edema
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Nerve pains like carpal tunnel syndrome and sciatica
How many sessions do I need?
Typically, you would require one to two sessions per week (depending on your condition), and it could take anywhere from five to ten sessions to see results.
Super Inductive System
(Available only at Newton Location)
The Super Inductive System is a revolutionary therapy that utilizes a high-intensity electromagnetic field to depolarize the nerves and muscles throughout the body. What sets this treatment apart is that it can be delivered without direct skin contact, making it ideal for addressing a range of conditions, including acute and chronic pain, muscle tightness, weakness and spasticity, joint stiffness, and even fractures.
The healing effects of the high-intensity electromagnetic field make this therapy a game-changer in the treatment of painful neuromuscular and joint-skeletal conditions. By depolarizing the affected areas, the therapy promotes rapid healing and helps restore proper body function.
Conditions Treated:
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Carpal tunnel syndrome
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Nerve regeneration
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Breathing enhancement
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Slipped disc
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Patellar tendinopathy
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Impingement syndrome
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Spasticity reduction
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Spine mobilization
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Prevention of muscle atrophy
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Fracture healing
BTL-6000 Robotic High-Intensity Laser
(Available only at Newton Location)
We have introduced the BTL-6000 High-Intensity Laser 10W to our practice. It is the first robotic intelligent scanning system with the highest power and one wavelength approved by Health Canada.
What is different between Class 3 and Class 4 lasers?
At Jeeva Physio, we offer Class 3 and Class 4 laser therapy. While the Class 3 laser does not produce heat, the Class 4 laser produces heat that can help alleviate the patient’s condition. Additionally, the wavelength of the Class 4 laser penetrates more deeply and efficiently than that of the Class 3 laser, enabling it to quickly deliver energy to nerve, muscle, ligament, and tendon tissue. With session times ranging from 2 to 6 minutes, we can effectively treat multiple injured areas in a single session, thereby improving your results.
Class 4 laser therapy is particularly effective at stimulating the production of ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which drives many cellular processes. The increased production of ATP helps accelerate the healing process within cells, reducing symptoms such as pain, swelling, and limited range of motion.
Conditions Treated:
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Muscle and joint pains
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Osteo arthritis
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Rheumatoid arthritis
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Neck and back pain
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Disc herniation and bulge
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Degenerative disc disease (DDD)
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Nerve pains, including sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome
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Headaches and migraines
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Tendonitis
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Tennis and golfer's elbow
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Trigger points
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Jaw pain (TMJ dysfunction)
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Plantar fasciitis
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Meniscal injuries
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Bursitis
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Non-healing wounds
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Diabetic and venous ulcers
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Fibromyalgia
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Sprain and strains
ASA M6 Multiwave Locked System Laser
(Available only at Newton Location)
We are excited to announce that we are now offering the ASA M6 robotized LASER system, the first of its kind in BC. Our MLS® (Multiwave Locked System) Laser Therapy goes beyond the limitations of traditional laser therapy by utilizing both low and high power through a patented quality impulse. The treatment delivers precisely synchronized and controlled energy.
The MLS® impulse works by combining two synchronized and complementary emissions: one provides the same power as LLLT (Low-Level Laser Therapy), while the other possesses the typical characteristics of High Power. This unique approach results in highly effective treatment outcomes.
ASA Model M6
The ASA M6 is a robotized LASER therapy system that enables the automatic delivery of MLS® Laser Therapy. With its robotized head, the M6 uniformly covers the entire target area and identifies multi-targets. The energy dose delivered to the treated tissue is optimized by precisely calibrating the treatment times.
Benefits
By combining and synchronizing pulses, MLS® Laser Therapy synergizes and strengthens its effects on the inflammation-edema-pain triad. Patients can quickly and lastingly overcome pain with treatments that improve their quality of life, allowing them to return to work, sports, and social activities in a shorter time frame. With its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, MLS® Laser Therapy has no known side effects.
Conditions Treated:
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Muscle and joint pains
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Osteo arthritis
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Rheumatoid arthritis
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Neck and back pain
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Disc herniation and bulge
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Degenerative disc disease (DDD)
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Nerve pains including sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome
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Headaches and migraines
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Tendonitis
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Tennis and golfer's elbow
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Trigger points
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Jaw pain (TMJ dysfunction)
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Plantar fasciitis
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Meniscal injuries
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Bursitis
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Non-healing wounds
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Diabetic and venous ulcers
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Fibromyalgia
Shockwave Therapy
At Jeeva Physio, we’re excited to offer the BTL 6000 Series, one of Canada’s most advanced and powerful shockwave machines for physical therapy.
Using high-energy shockwaves, this technology delivers compressed air to painful spots in the musculoskeletal system, stimulating biological effects that promote the healing and regeneration of damaged tissue. Numerous clinical studies support these effects, making Shockwave Therapy a popular treatment option for chronic musculoskeletal conditions. The BTL 6000 Series delivers fast and long-lasting relief to patients by shaping and diverging the shockwave.
Conditions Treated:
Our shockwave therapy has treated:
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Upper and lower extremity tendinopathies
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Greater trochanteric pain syndrome
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Medial tibial stress syndrome
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Patellar tendinopathy
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Plantar fasciopathy (plantar fasciitis)
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Painful shoulder
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Heel spur
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Trigger point treatments
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Muscle and fascial tightness
LYMPHASTIM Lymph Drainage System
(Available only at Newton Location)
What Is Lymphedema?
Lymphedema is characterized by the accumulation of lymph fluid in the body, resulting in swelling. The lymph system, which transports fluid and cells that help fight infections throughout the body, can become obstructed, leading to this buildup. The swelling may occur rapidly or gradually over several months.
We employ lymphatic drainage, a clinically proven therapeutic method that produces immediate and noticeable effects to alleviate this condition. BTL’s Lymphastim employs pneumatic pressotherapy to massage gently through specialized applicator sleeves with overlapping chambers. This massage encourages natural lymph and blood circulation throughout the body.
What Are the Symptoms of Lymphedema?
Lymphedema can present with several symptoms, including gradual swelling that worsens over time in a particular body part such as the arm, leg, or other areas. The skin in the affected region may feel tight and tingle, and the limb may feel heavy. Clothing and jewelry may fit more tightly in the affected area, and the skin may appear thicker or have a leathery texture.
If you experience any of these symptoms, you must consult your doctor promptly to determine the cause of the swelling and get the best possible treatment. In some cases, the swelling could be due to other conditions requiring immediate attention, such as a blood clot.
What Health Problems Can Lymphedema Cause?
Lymphedema increases the risk of infections in the affected area, as immune cells cannot reach that part of the body due to the swelling. Wound healing in the affected area may be delayed. The experience of lymphedema can cause emotional distress, such as sadness, embarrassment, frustration, or anger. Additionally, the joints in the affected area may feel stiff or sore.
How Is Lymphedema Treated?
There is no known cure for lymphedema, but various treatment options are available to manage and alleviate symptoms. The focus of treatment is to prevent infections and promote lymphatic flow. The following treatment options may be recommended:
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Exercise: Moving the affected limb can help reduce swelling by promoting lymphatic drainage.
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Compression garments: Wearing a compression sleeve or stocking can apply pressure to the affected area, helping to move lymph fluid out.
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Manual lymphatic drainage: This specialized massage technique stimulates lymphatic flow and reduces swelling.
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Pneumatic pump: A device like LYMPHASTIM can inflate a sleeve over the affected limb and help move lymphatic fluid out.
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Weight loss: In overweight patients, weight loss may improve lymphedema related to breast cancer.
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Surgery: In severe cases, your doctor may suggest surgery.
Number Of Treatments
The frequency and duration of your treatments will depend on your specific condition, the size of the affected area, and your pain tolerance. Generally, treatments are scheduled once or twice a week, with a typical duration of 6 weeks. Depending on your diagnosis, your physiotherapist may recommend regular monthly visits as a preventative measure. Call our physiotherapist to learn more.
Modalities
Bioflex Laser
At Jeeva, we take pride in providing a unique and effective healing treatment with our powerful Class 3b BIOFLEX® lasers and large surface arrays of bicolour LEDs. Our lasers can produce a strong systemic and direct photo-biomodulation effect, resulting in increased healing and reduced pain, inflammation, edema, and associated symptoms. Our treatment arrays have unique super luminous diodes that feature red and infrared light sources in a single diode. This allows for sequential application and maximum effectiveness.
Therapeutic Ultrasound
Since the 1940s, physical therapists have effectively used therapeutic ultrasound to treat soft tissue and bone injuries. The main difference between ultrasound imaging and therapeutic ultrasound is the frequency, which typically uses frequencies between 0.8MHz and 3.0MHz.
Therapeutic ultrasound uses ultrasonic waves to gently vibrate and heat the tissues beneath the skin, which can increase blood flow to the targeted area, loosen tissue, and speed up healing. Patients generally do not feel heat during treatment, as the ultrasound waves gently massage the underlying muscles, tendons, and ligaments without causing any extra strain. We often combine ultrasound with other physiotherapy treatments to reduce pain and swelling and promote healing.
Wax Therapy
Wax therapy is a highly effective form of deep heat therapy that enhances mobility by warming connective tissues. This therapy involves the application of molten paraffin wax heated to a specific temperature calibrated by the wax unit. Once applied, the wax induces muscle relaxation and improves joint mobility. It is primarily used to treat painful hands and feet and can be combined with other common mobilizing techniques and customized exercise programs to achieve optimal results.
Electric Muscle Stimulation (EMS)
Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) is a form of electrotherapy that utilizes electrical impulses to trigger muscle contractions. By applying electrodes (adhesive pads) over the targeted muscles, EMS delivers these impulses to the muscle fibres. This therapy has been shown to effectively strengthen weakened muscles, alleviate pain, reduce swelling, and facilitate wound healing.
Inter Ferenitial Current (IFC)
This therapy involves applying two medium-frequency currents using electrodes or suction cups. These carrier waves are not intended to stimulate muscles or nerves but enhance penetration depth and generate interferential current. Through this stimulation, the body releases endorphins that aid in healing by promoting recovery and increasing blood circulation to the affected area. The IFC therapy effectively reduces swelling and inflammation and alleviates or eliminates pain.
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) therapy utilizes low-voltage electric currents to alleviate pain. This non-invasive treatment involves a small device that delivers the electrical current at or near the nerves. By blocking or altering the perception of pain signals, TENS therapy effectively manages pain.
Mechanical Spinal Decompression
Mechanical Spinal Decompression / Traction
Mechanical or nonsurgical spinal decompression is a motorized traction therapy that effectively alleviates neck and back pain. By gently stretching the spine and changing its force and position, spinal decompression relieves pressure from the spinal disks, allowing bulging or herniated disks to retract and reduce pressure on the nerves and other spinal structures. Consequently, this therapy promotes the movement of water, oxygen, and nutrient-rich fluids into the disks, facilitating healing.
The application of this therapy involves a careful evaluation of the force required to achieve the desired outcome. Typically, patients undergo one to two weekly sessions for up to eight weeks to achieve optimal results.
We use the most advanced spinal decompression unit in the industry.
Conditions Treated
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Neck pain
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Back pain
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Disc herniations
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Sciatica
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Nerve root entrapment
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Spinal stenosis
Hands-on Techniques
Manual Soft Tissue Techniques
Soft tissue mobilization is a manual physical therapy in which a licensed physiotherapist uses hands-on techniques on a patient’s muscles, ligaments, and fascia. Depending on the type of injury, this therapy benefits a wide range of physical ailments resulting from tissue damage, from head to toe. When applied promptly, soft tissue mobilization can yield remarkable results.
The primary objective of manual soft tissue mobilization is to break up inelastic or fibrous tissue called “myofascial adhesions,” such as scar tissue resulting from an injury, to aid in healing after surgery, promote tissue fluid movement, and alleviate muscle tension. It is applied to various body tissues, including muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other connective tissue, to optimize function.
Soft tissue mobilization is typically performed using manual hands-on procedures or tools such as Graston, cupping, or stretching.
Manual Joint Mobilization Techniques
Joints are vital in providing motion, stability, and function to the human body. Impairment in a joint can also impact the surrounding structures, including joint capsules, ligaments, tendons, and even other structures that are further away from the affected joint. As all the joints and structures in the human body work together, dysfunction in one area or joint can lead to impairment in a different area.
Manual joint mobilization is a hands-on technique that involves applying graded forces to move the joint in specific directions. It is beneficial in restoring joint structure and function and is often used alone or in combination with other therapeutic techniques.
Cupping Therapy
Cupping therapy is a traditional practice of alternative medicine in which a practitioner places special cups on the skin for a few minutes to generate suction. It is used to alleviate pain and inflammation, improve blood flow, promote relaxation, and as a form of deep-tissue massage.
The cups may be made of:
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Glass
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Bamboo
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Earthenware
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Silicone
During the process, the therapist puts a flammable substance like alcohol, herbs, or paper inside the cup and ignites it. After extinguishing the fire, the cup is placed upside down on the skin. As the air inside the cup cools, it creates a vacuum that causes the skin to rise and redden as blood vessels expand. The cup remains in place for up to three minutes.
Graston Technique (GT)
The Graston Technique is a therapy that mobilizes soft tissue using specialized instruments. The treatment involves gentle scraping of the skin.
Is Graston Technique® treatment painful?
It is not intended to be painful or cause excessive bruising. However, minor discomfort during the therapy and bruising afterwards can occur. This common experience with manual therapy may vary depending on your condition.
Kinesio Taping
Kinesio Taping is a therapeutic technique that involves applying a special elastic tape to the skin to provide support, stability, and pain relief to muscles and joints. The tape is designed to mimic the elasticity of human skin, allowing for a wide range of motion while still providing support. Benefits of Kinesio Taping include improved circulation, reduced muscle fatigue, enhanced proprioception (awareness of body position), and decreased pain and inflammation. Additionally, it can aid in the correction of postural alignment and facilitate the body's natural healing process.
Dry Needling / IMS
Dry needling is a technique that uses solid filament needles to relieve painful myofascial trigger points by inserting them into the muscle through the skin. This method induces deep tissue release, improving movement and pain. Since no solution is injected with the needle, it is called “dry” needling.
Dry needling is commonly used to treat injuries caused by repetitive use or acute trauma. It alleviates inflammation and protective tension or contracture in the damaged tissue. By inserting a solid needle into a contracted, painful, knotted muscle, the treatment creates a twitch reflex that is both diagnostic and therapeutic. This decreases muscle contraction, reduces chemical irritation, improves flexibility, and reduces pain.
When the needle is inserted into the muscle, it creates a controlled lesion, cutting between three to fifteen thousand individual muscle fibres. This activates the immune system and triggers an inflammatory response that helps reduce inflammation locally and throughout the body. An electrical stimulator may be recommended and attached to the needles to enhance the stimulus.
DOES TRIGGER POINT DRY NEEDLING HURT?
The sensation experienced during dry needling varies from person to person. While some may feel a deep ache or cramping, others may hardly feel the needle. The goal of dry needling is to elicit a local twitch response, which can be uncomfortable, but the level of discomfort will depend on the individual’s pain threshold. Pain tolerance differs among patients, with some rating the discomfort as low on a 10-point scale, while others rate it as high as nine or 10.
WHAT CAN I DO TO PREPARE FOR MY THERAPY?
Eat a light meal one to two hours before your visit, and wear loose, comfortable clothing that can be rolled up or down to access the areas of concern with the greatest ease.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT AFTER TREATMENT?
During the initial visit, it is expected to observe enhancements such as increased range of motion, ease of movement, and decreased signs or symptoms. It is, however, important to note that individual results may vary. Following the treatment, some patients may experience soreness in the treated area and the area where they experienced symptoms. This soreness can last a few hours up to several days, and bruising may occur. Applying ice or heat to the area and performing specific stretches for the treated muscle can help alleviate the soreness.
CONDITIONS TREATED
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Neck/back pain
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Shoulder pain
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Tennis/golfers Elbow
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Headaches
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Hip and gluteal Pain
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Knee pain
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Achilles tendonitis/tendonosis
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Plantar fasciitis
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Sciatica
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Muscular strains/ligament sprains
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Chronic pain involving more than one area of the body
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Athletic performance
