Dr. Clive CluttonChiropractor · Burlington, Ontario
Chiropractor in Burlington for lifters and active people
I work with people who have neck, back and joint pain and want to keep training and doing the things they care about. Care combines hands-on treatment with exercise.
Exercise is optional. Movement is essential.
Registered chiropractor in Ontario · Member, College of Chiropractors of Ontario
Conditions
What I help with
I treat neck pain, back pain, headaches, sports injuries and many other muscle and joint problems. These are the four I see most.
- Low back painFlare-ups after lifting, sitting or for no clear reason.
- Neck pain & headachesStiff necks, long desk days and headaches that may start in the neck.
- Shoulder painPain with pressing, pulling and overhead work, from irritated tendons to stiff joints.
- Weightlifting injuriesPain and injuries from squatting, pressing, pulling and Olympic lifting.
Something else? Get in touch and we will work out whether I can help.
My treatment model
A plan in four steps
Every plan follows the same order, so you always know where you are and what comes next.
Assess
Find the cause. Your history, how you move and what you want to get back to.
Release
Hands-on soft-tissue treatment aimed at easing pain and improving movement.
Activate
Exercises that teach your body to use the movement you just gained.
Rebuild
Progressive loading, guided by the Internal Strength Model®, that aims to return you to full training.
About
Meet Dr. Clutton
I am a chiropractor at Thrive Massage Therapy & Wellness in Burlington. I have a special interest in weightlifting injuries and I treat people from many backgrounds, from office workers with stiff necks to people training for a meet.
I explain what I find, say how confident I am, and change the plan when your results tell us to.
More about me →- Practice
- Thrive Massage Therapy & Wellness, Burlington, Ontario
- Registered
- Chiropractor in Ontario, member of the College of Chiropractors of Ontario
- Special interest
- Weightlifting and sport injuries
- Education
- Free posts on Instagram, @dr_Clive_Clutton_dc
Articles
Latest articles
Plain-language summaries of the research, with sources.
- Knee Pain in Women: What the Research ShowsKneecap pain, osteoarthritis, ACL injury and IT band syndrome, and the common thread.
- Heel Pain: Why It Isn't Always Plantar FasciitisEight causes of heel pain and how to tell them apart.
- What the New Acute Low Back Pain Guideline RecommendsScans, staying active and next steps, from the 2026 guideline.
Free education
Learn on Instagram
Short, evidence-based posts on pain, training and recovery. Follow along for explanations you can use before you ever book.
Ready to move better?
New patients email or call Thrive Massage Therapy & Wellness to book their first assessment. Current patients can book online.