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L5-S1 is THE private back medical clinic in Canada. Quick access to a consultation with one of the best back specialists in Canada and innovative treatments to relieve your back pain.

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About Our Private Back Medical Clinic

Thanks to the expertise of Dr. Jean-François Roy MD, FRCSC, one of the best spine surgeons in Canada, our clinic offers exclusive services and treatments. Find out what makes us leaders by visiting our About section.

About L5-S1

Consultation

Quick access to a consultation for a diagnosic with one of the best back specialists in Canada.

Do you suffer from back pain or any other spine-related issue? Do you want to get a consultation with Dr. Jean-François Roy MD, FRCSC, one of the best back specialists in Canada, with minimal delay and no mandatory referral from your family doctor? A visit to our private back medical clinic will give you the opportunity to quickly receive a diagnosis and know the facts about your issue. Furthermore, you will have access to radiological exams and complementary treatments in the same building, if necessary.

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Cryodenervation

A unique treatment through cold for durable pain relief.

Cryodenervation is a treatment that uses extreme cold in order to freeze and destroy the nerves that transmit pain from the damaged facets. With this intense cold we obtain the irreversible denervation of the facet. Cryodenervation is THE best treatment currently available to treat lumbar or cervical facet syndrome. It has no side effects, is minimally invasive, effective and durable.

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Surgery

Rapid access to day surgery for your back by one of the best spine surgeons in Canada.

Are you waiting for back surgery and would like rapid access to surgery by one of the best spine surgeons in Canada? A visit to our private back medical clinic will give you all the options you need to get back to your normal life faster.

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Conditions Treated

Lumbago and Back Pain

Do you suffer from back or spinal pain? You probably suffer from lumbago, more commonly known as lower back pain. You are part of 80% of the population that experiences back pain at least once in their lives. Ask for a diagnosis to find out what solutions and treatments are available to you.

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Facet Back Pain

Facet back pain (or lumbar facet syndrome) is the lumbar pathology that is diagnosed in more than 20% of the people who have seen a doctor for back pain. Only specialized doctors can make a precise diagnosis of the type of back pain you are suffering from and recommend the best treatment options, including the treatments with durable results offered at the L5-S1 private back medical clinic.

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Discogenic Back Pain

Almost 50% of back pain is of the discogenic type, which means that the dorsal discs are involved. Discogenic back pain is the most common cause of back pain. Only a specialized doctor can make a precise diagnosis of the type of back pain you are suffering from and recommend the best treatment options. L5-S1 private back medical clinic offers surgeries to treat discogenic back pain.

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Patient Testimonials

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FAQ

What does L5-S1 mean?

L5-S1 is the last mobile level of the spine and is its base. It is the disc most often affected in spine or back-related problems.

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Is it mandatory to have a referral from your family doctor to see back specialist Dr Roy MD, FRCSC, at the L5-S1 private back medical clinic?

No, you don’t need to have a referral from your family doctor, also known as a general practitioner, to see the back specialists, Dr. Roy MD, FRCSC, at the L5-S1 private back medical clinic.

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Testimony

Kudos to the work of Dr. Jean-François Roy and his team; I feel good, and often find myself surprised in the morning to have no back pain. I endured this for so many years. Your treatments can change a life. Thanks to the L5-S1 team.

Jean-Guy Tremblay

Appointments are given really quickly! Very efficient clinic!

Frédéric Gagné

Having found Dr. Roy is a great relief in my medical journey!

Julie Tassé

Blog articles

Rhizotomy VS Cryodenervation

Lumbago and back pain affect more than 80% of people at some point in their life. For those with chronic symptoms, the treatments available are often temporary solutions to long term symptoms. This is the case with radiofrequency denervation, a procedure that’s also known as rhizotomy. What is rh...