Condition
Back Pain
Common Symptoms of Back Pain
Back pain can manifest in various ways, but common symptoms include:
- Localised pain – Pain or stiffness in the lower, middle, or upper back.
- Radiating pain – Pain that shoots down the legs (sciatica) or up into the neck and shoulders.
- Muscle tightness – A feeling of tightness or spasms in the back muscles.
- Difficulty moving – Limited range of motion or discomfort when bending, lifting, or twisting.
- Numbness or tingling – Sensations in the legs, feet, or arms due to nerve compression.
- Chronic pain – Persistent pain that lasts for weeks or months.
How Physiotherapy Can Help
Physiotherapy is a highly effective treatment for back pain, offering both short-term relief and long-term management. We’ll assess the root cause of the pain and create a personalised treatment plan that may include:
- Manual Therapy – Hands-on techniques like joint mobilisation and soft tissue manipulation to alleviate pain, improve mobility, and relax tense muscles.
- Exercise Programs – Strengthening exercises to support the spine, improve posture, and reduce strain on the muscles and joints.
- Posture Education – Advice on proper posture during daily activities to prevent further strain on the back.
- Stretching – Flexibility exercises to reduce tightness and improve the range of motion.
- Strengthening - often back pain is the result of weak glutes or core, which will be addressed with some basic strengthening exercises.
- Ergonomic Guidance – Recommendations on improving your workstation setup and activity habits to avoid exacerbating the pain.
Through tailored exercises and hands-on techniques, physiotherapy helps relieve pain, improve function, and prevent future back issues.