FOR HOSPITAL WORKERS IN ABBOTSFORD
Imagine your evenings
without foot pain.
✓
Many hospital workers have custom orthotics and compression socks covered under their extended health plan.
Work with a chiropractor who treats nurses, porters, and healthcare staff on their feet all day — minutes from Abbotsford Regional Hospital.
✓ Personalised Treatment Plan
✓ Footwear Advice
✓ Designed for Healthcare
✓ Workers Custom Orthotics
✓ Compression Socks
30-minute visit · no referral needed · extended health benefits may apply
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✓ 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 — and 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, aching legs by the end of the shift
Feet that hurt too much to stand and cook dinner
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. When the foot is under repeated load without proper support, the tissues in the heel and arch can become irritated and lose their ability to absorb that load efficiently. The same pattern reloads with every shift.
This is why new shoes help a little. This is why rest helps for a day. And this is why it keeps coming back the moment you go back to work.
A clinical assessment identifies what is specifically contributing to your pattern — so we can work on 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.
