FOR HOSPITAL WORKERS IN ABBOTSFORD
Imagine your evenings
without foot pain.
If you're on your feet for 8–12 hours a day, we help identify what's causing your foot and leg pain and build a plan to help you get through your shifts comfortably.
30-minute visit · no referral needed · extended health benefits may apply
★★★★★ Google Reviews · Abbotsford, BC
Custom orthotics and compression socks may be covered by your extended health plan.
✓ Extended health benefits may apply
✓ Minutes from ARH
✓ 30-minute visit
✓ No referral needed
✓ Benefits documentation handled
WHY HOSPITAL WORKERS DEVELOP FOOT AND LEG PAIN
Your Shift Ends. The Pain Doesn't.
During a 12-hour shift, your feet absorb thousands of steps on hard hospital floors. Over time, this can irritate the tissues in the heel, arch, and calf. By the time you get home, your feet and legs have nothing left.
Many hospital workers notice:
Stabbing heel pain, especially the first steps in the morning
Heavy and aching legs by the end of the shift
Feet that hurt when you stand to cook, clean, or spend time with family
Pain that makes it hard to sleep
Days off spent recovering instead of enjoying time at home
Most solutions only focus on temporary cushioning, not the root cause of the problem.
THE CLINICAL REASON
Why New Shoes Don't Fix It.
The problem isn't just standing all day. Repeated loading can irritate the tissues in your heel and arch, making it harder for your feet to handle each shift.
New shoes may help. Rest may help. But if the underlying problem isn't addressed, the pain can return when you go back to work.
A clinical assessment identifies what's contributing to your pain so we can address the cause, not just the symptom.
THE LIGHTER LEGS PROGRAM
How We Work With Foot and Leg Pain.
A focused clinical visit built specifically for hospital workers who are on their feet all shift.
01
Assess
We evaluate how your foot is loading during movement. Gait analysis, foot mechanics, and a conversation about your shift demands and what you've already tried.
02
Address
Based on what we find, we work on the specific structures contributing to your pain using chiropractic care, soft tissue techniques, or a combination.
03
Support
Where appropriate, we recommend custom orthotics or medical-grade compression socks to reduce load and support your feet and legs during long shifts.
YOUR EXTENDED HEALTH BENEFITS
Your Benefits Were Made For This.
Many extended health plans, including plans held by hospital workers in BC, include coverage for custom orthotics and medical-grade compression socks.
| Item | Full Price | What Many Plans Cover |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Assessment | $110 | Direct billed ⚠ |
| Custom Orthotics | $450 | Covered by many plans* |
| Medical-Grade Compression Socks | $150 | Covered by many plans* |
| Total | $710 | Significantly reduced with coverage |
*Coverage varies by plan. Many extended health plans for hospital workers in BC include coverage for custom orthotics and compression socks. We provide all documentation to submit your claim. Most patients do it on their phone in minutes. Bring your benefits card and we will confirm your coverage before anything is recommended or charged.
WHAT PATIENTS SAY
Real Reviews. Real Patients.
★★★★★
"After my shifts my heel pain was unbearable. Dr. Sekhon actually listened to what I was dealing with and the treatment made a real difference."
Jen — Hospital Worker, Abbotsford
★★★★★
"I used to limp to my car after work. I can walk normally again."
Jason — ARH Staff
★★★★★
"The documentation they gave me made submitting my benefits claim so easy. No hassle at all."
Michelle — Abbotsford
Individual results vary.
YOUR CHIROPRACTOR
Hi, I'm Dr. Sekhon.
Your job is demanding enough.
Let's make sure your feet can keep up with it.
A chiropractor who regularly treats nurses, porters, housekeepers, and other healthcare staff whose jobs demand long hours on their feet.
You and I will work together to build a personalised plan that includes targeted treatment, recovery strategies, strength exercises, footwear guidance, and custom support where needed.
WHAT TO EXPECT
From your first visit and beyond.
FIRST VISIT
Assessment + Treatment Starts
Your visit starts with a focused assessment of your symptoms, medical history, and feet to identify what is being irritated during your shifts. Treatment starts in the first visit.
LATER THAT DAY
You May Notice a Difference
Many patients notice their feet feel lighter and less sore within hours of the visit.
SECOND VISIT
Gait Assessment + Exercises
We review your shoes, assess the way you walk, continue treatment, and prescribe home exercises.
ONGOING
Building a Shift You Can Handle
As treatment progresses, the goal is a foot and leg that can handle what your shift demands with less accumulation between days.
WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE TISSUE
The Clinical Reason Things Start to Change
As mechanical load on the heel and arch reduces, the irritated tissue begins to calm. Circulation improves, the inflammatory cycle slows, and the structures that absorb force during your shift start to recover more efficiently between days. With better mechanics and reduced tissue stress, your feet are doing less damage accumulation per shift which is why end-of-day soreness gradually decreases.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Everything You Need to Know.
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Many extended health plans include coverage for custom orthotics and compression socks. Coverage varies by plan. Bring your benefits card, we confirm your coverage before anything is recommended or charged. We provide all documentation to submit your claim. Most patients do it on their phone in minutes. You'll know exactly what you owe before we proceed.
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No. In BC you can book directly with a chiropractor. No referral needed.
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About 30 minutes start to finish.
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Chiropractic care and physiotherapy take different approaches to foot and heel pain. At your visit we'll be specific about what we're finding, and what we're recommending, and why. If we don't think we can help, we'll tell you that too.
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Orthotics may be recommended depending on what we find. They're not automatically part of every visit and if they are recommended, we'll explain exactly why before we proceed.
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Yes. Drugstore insoles are built for a generic foot. Ours are made specifically for how your foot moves in your exact work shoes. Most people feel the difference within their first shift.
Your shift ends.
Your evening doesn't have to.
30-minute visit · no referral needed · extended health benefits may apply