Access to healthcare (especially for back pain) in rural and northern Ontario can be challenging. This helps make it a little easier. inlineonline.ca

Much of healthcare is built on the perspective that people are inherently weak and fragile, and need fixing. And I believe it’s a genuinely well intentioned perspective. Another perspective is that we are strong, resilient, and adaptable. And I believe that’s a better perspective.

Access to healthcare (especially for back pain) in rural and northern Ontario can be challenging. This helps make it a little easier. inlineonline.ca

Have back pain? I’m not AI. Let’s connect.

Have back pain? I’m not AI. Let’s connect.

Did you know…? The majority of back pain will get better on its own, and it doesn’t require seeing a specialist, getting imaging, or paying money for specific treatments. That’s it. That’s good news.

In-person care is great. But accessibility matters. That’s why online/virtual/telephone are great options for those facing mobility, health and distance challenges.

Turns out that interest in comic strips can apply to any time of the day.

Turns out that interest in comic strips can apply to any time of the day.

It’s late at night. Your back hurts. And what you really want to know before booking with a prospective healthcare professional is if they have a favourite comic strip? inlineonline.ca/faq

Okay but have you tried back pain, shmack pain?

@nonzerosumjames.bsky.social thanks so much for the like. @tomunculus.bsky.social thanks so much for the like, and the repost. I mean not that reposts are better or anything (but they totally are!)

Do you have back pain, but are thinking that maybe you’d like to catch the flu or COVID on top of that? If so, do not look for further information on my back pain clinic which offers virtual and telephone consultations.

I’m not afraid to call things out.

Popularized back in never, the advice to “go roll on a porcupine” as a treatment strategy for back pain should be avoided at all cost. Even if it’s covered by your extended health plan.

The drive is long. The weather is bad. You want to stay home. But you have back pain, and you need help… inlineonline.ca

The drive is long. The weather is bad. You want to stay home. But you have back pain, and you need help… inlineonline.ca

Here’s the thing… Even if COVID/infection control isn’t a worry for you, it is for others. The simple (and it is simple) act of donning a mask at a patient’s request shows care and compassion. Patients are already worried about their health. Why not ease this burden for them when they ask?

Someone posted about prepping for a medical appointment they had, and the provider denied a request to wear an N95 mask for the patient’s safety because it’s “no longer a requirement.” That is plain old bad healthcare provider-ing. For a number of reasons.

Just look at this beauty! #TimelineCleanse

Improve back pain, decrease risk of catching something else. Virtual care can help.

You wouldn’t think that your patients feeling heard, and having enough time to ask their questions and understand the answers would be selling points. Yet here we are.

Regular physical activity Whole foods Managed stress Regular restful sleep Friendships Avoid excess smoking/OH Support programs, systems, and societies that prioritize these things FOR EVERYONE, and you prioritize good health.

Regular physical activity Whole foods Managed stress Regular restful sleep Friendships Avoid excess smoking/OH Prioritize these things, and you prioritize good health.

Why offer virtual care for back pain? Because sitting in a busy waiting room can be much riskier for people with health and autoimmune conditions. inlineonline.ca #Ontario #healthcare

Why offer virtual care for back pain? Because mobility challenges can be a barrier to accessing in-person care. inlineonline.ca #Ontario #healthcare

Why offer virtual care for back pain? Because not everyone has close or convenient access to a clinic. inlineonline.ca #Ontario #Healthcare

Hey Ontario… you know the freezing rain and snow a bunch of us are dealing with right now, and it makes driving even short distances challenging? Stay home. That’s where virtual care for your back pain can help…

Why virtual care for back pain? A two minute primer…

Something I say with new patients before we start an initial assessment… “If there’s anything I say that you don’t agree with, or something you think I have wrong, please let me know. You won’t offend me, you won’t hurt my feelings. I want you to feel comfortable asking questions.”

Happy New Year. Coming up with a post that ties in the new year and back pain is challenging - informative/inspiring/funny/sensitive…? I’ll let you know if I come up with something good. Suggestions welcome.

As we head into the new year [a health related perspective that’s insightful, informative, motivational, and poignant, mixed with a little humour that makes you want to repost].

I wish all of you a very doctors-actually-listening-and-giving-good-treatment 2026

You’re about to make an exercise-based new year resolution, aren’t you? That’s awesome. This is one of my favourite videos about the benefits of physical activity, and how you don’t need to be a sports superstar to gain huge benefits. m.youtube.com/watch?v=aUaI...

I remember writing this and wanting to share it because it can be worthwhile information for people suffering with back pain.

Have back pain? But it’s the holidays and everyone is closed, or it’s too far, or the weather is too bad to get there? Online consultations available… inlineonline.ca

You might have been expecting a different message? We’ve become so used to healthcare telling us what to worry about, and why you need to come in for [x] therapy. But messaging about how we can be strong, adaptable, and resilient are just as important. Especially when it comes to back pain.

Snow is falling. And that leads to sidewalk and driveway shovelling. And that leads to backs, arms, legs - the whole body - getting some good physical activity.

Back pain doesn’t take holidays. And believe it or not, I actually have time today. So if you need some help please get in touch. #Ontario #Healthcare

Back pain doesn’t take holidays. And believe it or not, I actually have time today. So if you need some help please get in touch. #Ontario #Healthcare

If most places are closed over the holidays, and you have back pain, but you’re hesitant to go to the ER, or you just can’t easily get out of your house… are there any other options? Oh ya, this one… inlineonline.ca

If most places are closed over the holidays, and you have back pain, but you’re hesitant to go to the ER, or you just can’t easily get out of your house… are there any other options? Oh ya, this one… inlineonline.ca

We’re heading into health goal setting season. And if there’s one thing I wish you with your health endeavours, it’s peace. Peace in the plan. Peace in the struggle. Peace in your successes, and failures. Peace in knowing that effort and outcome can be two separate measures, both with worth.

For your consideration, regarding back pain and holidays...

See, like this one. It has red bow at the top corner, and talks about the challenges at this time of the year. I mean it not bad, or wrong. But maybe a little more creativity wouldn’t hurt?

As we go through the holiday season remember that there can be back pain, and people can have back pain, and it’s good to have information about back pain. (this is what every seasonal clinic/business post reads like to me, including my own)

My wish for everyone into the new year is a large amount of protein. That seems to be popular these days.

Frequently people ask what’s the best therapy for back pain - physiotherapy, chiropractic, massage…? The answer is that it can vary significantly from person to person, for both the patient and the practitioner. My advice: the benefits you get need to be worth the time, effort, and cost.

It’s just before 9:00pm on a Saturday. Know anyone with back pain? I bet you do.

Do you have back pain? Are you limited by health, or mobility in finding care? Is getting care limited by distance? Do you want to avoid the risk of catching the flu or COVID by going to a clinic? Then please read on… 1/7