Back & Spine
Low Back Pain
The most common reason people see a physiotherapist — and one of the most treatable.
About this condition
Most low back pain is not caused by serious damage. It is usually a combination of load, position, stiffness and reduced tolerance in the muscles that support the spine.
Assessment identifies which movements provoke and which relieve, then treatment restores comfortable movement and rebuilds tolerance so ordinary activities stop triggering symptoms.
Common symptoms
- Ache or sharp pain in the lower back
- Stiffness that is worst in the morning
- Pain that increases with prolonged sitting or standing
- Difficulty bending or lifting
- Occasional referral into the buttock or thigh
Frequent contributors
- Prolonged sitting and low activity levels
- Sudden lifting or twisting loads
- Deconditioning after a break from activity
- Repetitive bending at work
How physiotherapy typically helps
Movement assessment to find the provoking pattern
Hands-on treatment to reduce guarding and stiffness
Graded core and hip strengthening
Lifting and posture retraining
Return to normal activity as early as safely possible
This page is general information. Information on this website is general in nature and is not a substitute for individual assessment, diagnosis or treatment by a qualified healthcare professional.
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