Spine and Sports Physical Therapy & Massage

Spine and Sports Physical Therapy & Massage Visit us at our location in Vernon, BC. North End: 201- 4710 31st Street (250-545-6030) (We do not bill to Worksafe.)

If you are suffering from joint pain, neck or back strain, arthritis, tight muscles, TMJ, have been in a car accident, or experienced an injury while playing a sport, we can help! Our team of 7 Physiotherapists, 2 Registered Massage Therapist and 2 Kinesiologists providing a range of treatments for all ages in a friendly, relaxed environment. We welcome everyone including ICBC, RCMP, Veteran's Affairs, privately insured as well as privately paying clients. Physiotherapists:
Cheryl Witter
Corinne Hanan
Kayla Comstock
Mara Boaru
Maggie Suranko
Jessica Sehn
Broadie Couch

Registered Massage Therapists:
Carla Buchanan
Adam Pitney

Our Services Include:
- Manual Therapy (joint mobilization, manipulation, soft tissue mobilization)
- Massage Therapy
- Manual Lymph Drainage
- Acupuncture
- IMS (Intramuscular Stimulation)
- Mechanical Tractions (for spinal decompression)
-TMJ/TMD
- Sport Screening Exams
- Post Surgical Rehabilitation
- Preventative and Rehabilitative Exercises

Blur the line between work and play.Imagine coming to work and actually looking forward to it.We’re recruiting a team me...
02/28/2026

Blur the line between work and play.

Imagine coming to work and actually looking forward to it.

We’re recruiting a team member who wants to grow, collaborate, and enjoy the day alongside talented, kind, and supportive therapists.

We work hard.
We laugh often.
We take patient care seriously — but not ourselves.

Sound like your kind of place?

02/26/2026

Today our physio team wore pink in support of Pink Shirt Day 💗
Kindness is powerful. Kindness heals.
Let’s lift each other up — in the clinic and in our community.

G O A L S
02/23/2026

G O A L S

?? ⅄ZZIꓷAre you Dizzy ? You don’t have to just “live with it.”Physiotherapists trained in vestibular rehabilitation asse...
02/18/2026

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Are you Dizzy ? You don’t have to just “live with it.”

Physiotherapists trained in vestibular rehabilitation assess the inner ear, vision, and balance systems to find the true cause of your dizziness.

We can help with:

• Vertigo (BPPV)
• Inner ear conditions
• Post-concussion dizziness
• Cervicogenic (neck-related) dizziness
• Balance & fall concerns

Treatment may include repositioning manoeuvres, gaze stability work, balance retraining, and nervous system reset strategies.

If the room feels like it’s spinning — we’re here to help you feel steady again.

Online booking available
https://spineandsportsvernon.com/

Roses are red 🌹Violets are blue 💙If your neck’s in a knot…We can help you too 😉This Valentine’s Day, don’t forget about ...
02/13/2026

Roses are red 🌹
Violets are blue 💙
If your neck’s in a knot…
We can help you too 😉

This Valentine’s Day, don’t forget about the relationship you have with your body.

Whether it’s:
💥 A cranky shoulder …that still hasn’t recovered from hanging Christmas lights
💥 A tight low back ….that’s nervous about golf season
💥 An elbow ….that’s been complaining since pickleball season

We’re here to help you move better, feel better, and get back to what you love ❤️

SO C O N F U S I N G …..“ It started as cuff pain…”At first your shoulder just hurt.You thought you slept on it wrong.M...
02/10/2026

SO C O N F U S I N G …..

“ It started as cuff pain…”

At first your shoulder just hurt.

You thought you slept on it wrong.
Maybe overdid it at pickleball… or the gym.

So you rested it.
Moved it less.
Waited for it to settle.

But instead…

It got stiffer.
Harder to lift.
Harder to reach behind your back.

Now it’s not just painful — it feels stuck.

Here’s why that can happen:

➡️ Rotator cuff or bursitis tears create pain
➡️ Pain leads to guarding and less movement
➡️ The joint becomes inflamed
➡️ The capsule tightens
➡️ The shoulder gradually “freezes”

At first it hurts to move…
Later it won’t move at all.

Early treatment can help prevent this progression.

If your shoulder pain is lingering — or your motion is getting worse — it’s worth getting assessed sooner than later.

We can help keep it from freezing ❄️➡️💪

Real words from a real patient—this is why Maggie does what she does.
02/10/2026

Real words from a real patient—this is why Maggie does what she does.

🎵 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐄 🎵When we think of athletes, we don’t usually think of musicians — but we should.If you play an ins...
01/29/2026

🎵 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐄 🎵

When we think of athletes, we don’t usually think of musicians — but we should.

If you play an instrument, your body is your instrument too. Long practice sessions, repetitive movements, and sustained postures put huge demands on your neck, shoulders, arms, hands, jaw, and back.

That’s why many musicians deal with:
• Neck and shoulder pain
• Wrist, elbow, and hand issues
• Jaw tension and headaches
• Upper and lower back pain

Pain isn’t “just part of playing.” It affects your performance — and it’s treatable.

Musicians are musical athletes, and their bodies deserve the same care as any other high-performance performer.

🎶 Take care of the body that makes the music.

𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐘 ! 4 tests to try. How did you do ? Need improvement? We have BALANCE FITNESS classes starting at the end of Jan...
01/15/2026

𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐘 !

4 tests to try.
How did you do ?

Need improvement?

We have BALANCE FITNESS classes starting at the end of January.

☎️ 250-545-6030

🖥️ https://spineandsportsvernon.com/

Ever feel like you’re walking around hugging an invisible barrel?Rounded shoulders. Collapsed chest. Head poking forward...
01/14/2026

Ever feel like you’re walking around hugging an invisible barrel?

Rounded shoulders. Collapsed chest. Head poking forward.

That’s often the signature of tight chest (pec) muscles — and it’s one of the most common posture problems we see.

Tight pecs don’t just affect your posture. They can contribute to:
• Neck pain
• Shoulder pain or impingement
• Upper back tension
• Headaches
• Even shallow breathing

Why is this so common?
📱 Phones. 💻 Laptops. 🚗 Driving. 🪑 Desk work. 🏋️‍♂️ Lots of pushing, not enough pulling.

Here’s the part most people miss:
Stretching helps — but it’s not enough.

You also need to STRENGTHEN your upper back, improve SHOULDER MECHANICS , and RETRAIN POSTURE … or the tightness just comes back.

If your neck and shoulders are always tight…

👉 Your chest might be the real culprit.

And yes — that’s something we’re very good at fixing. 💙💚

Testimonial Tuesday!
01/13/2026

Testimonial Tuesday!

We’re excited to share that Maggie Suranko is now certified in Dry Needling‼️️Dry needling, paired with hands-on physiot...
01/09/2026

We’re excited to share that Maggie Suranko is now certified in Dry Needling‼️️
Dry needling, paired with hands-on physiotherapy, can be a powerful combination to release tight muscles, calm pain, and restore movement—helping your rehab move forward faster and more comfortably.

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201-4710 31st Street
Vernon, BC
V1T5J9

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 2pm

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If you are suffering from joint pain, neck or back strain, arthritis, tight muscles, have been in a car accident, or experienced an injury at work or while playing a sport, we can help! Our team of five physio therapists and three registered massage therapists provide a range of treatments for all ages in a friendly, relaxed environment. We welcome everyone including WCB, ICBC, RCMP, Veteran's Affairs, privately insured as well as privately paying clients. Physiotherapists: Cheryl Witter Corinne Hanan Derek Geldrich Kayla Comstock Virginie Pichard-Jolicoeur Registered Massage Therapists: Carla Buchanan Tanis Marquette Our Services Include: - Manual Therapy (joint mobilization, manipulation, soft tissue mobilization) - Massage Therapy - Manual Lymph Drainage - Acupuncture - IMS (Intramuscular Stimulation) - Mechanical Tractions (for spinal decompression) - Sport Screening Exams - Post Surgical Rehabilitation - Preventative and Rehabilitative Exercises - Custom Foot Orthotics