Low Back on Track
Chiropractic Pilot Program
Publicly Funded Chiropractic Care for Albertans with Low Back Pain
Eligible Albertans with low back pain can now access publicly funded chiropractic care through the Calgary Foothills and Red Deer Primary Care Networks.
About the program
The Low Back on Track pilot offers funded chiropractic care to eligible adults in NW Calgary and Red Deer dealing with persistent or recurring low back pain. Running from November 2025 to April 2026, the program provides up to eight visits over 90 days at no cost.
Chiropractors use a drug-free, evidence-based approach to reduce pain, improve mobility, and support long-term recovery. Participants may also be invited to complete optional questionnaires to help evaluate the program’s impact.
First visit and chiropractic assessment
Low back pain treatment plan
Ongoing support with follow-up visits
Program wrap-up and next steps
Are you eligible to receive care?
You are eligible to receive care if you are experiencing new or recurring low back pain and:
You live in a participating area
- You are 18 years of age or older, and live in Alberta
- You reside within the areas of Calgary Foothills or Red Deer Primary Care Networks
- You have received a referral to the pilot program by your family doctor or your PCN care team
You don’t have other coverage
- You don’t have chiropractic coverage through extended health benefits (like Alberta Blue Cross Seniors Benefit), or you’ve already exhausted them
- You’re not getting care or compensation through claims with Workers’ Compensation (WCB) or as a result of a motor vehicle accident
You’re able to follow your care plan
- You have a smartphone with internet access
- You have a working email address
- You can speak, read, and write in English
Not eligible for this program?
If you're not eligible for this program, you can still find a chiropractor near you using the Alberta Chiropractor Directory.
Participating clinic locations
This program is available only through select chiropractic clinics that are part of the Calgary Foothills and Red Deer Primary Care Networks. To take part, you’ll need a referral from your family doctor or primary care clinic.
If you live in the Red Deer or Calgary Foothills catchment area ask your family doctor or PCN clinic about
the pilot, and they will help connect you with a chiropractor in the program.
How to join the program
Why this matters
Low back pain is the leading cause of disability in Alberta and one of the most common reasons people visit their doctor. The Low Back on Track pilot helps:
We're making chiropractic care part of the healthcare system so Albertans with low back pain can access expert, drug-free rehab when they need it most.
Ready to get started?
Connect with your family doctor or primary care team to obtain a referral and start moving better today.
