Low back pain

Low back pain is estimated to affect 70 - 90% of people at some point in the lives. Whilst most low back pain will recover on its own, if symptoms continue it can have a significant impact on everyday function.

At The Physio Base treatment will be tailored to the individual depending on the cause of the symptoms. You can expect to have a thorough assessment looking at your whole body and how it moves and functions.

At The Physio Base we use our wealth of experience and knowledge to determine the best management to help you recover.

With our strong knowledge of how the body moves as a whole, you can expect us to be looking at all areas of your body and how they interact.

We aim to keep you moving, keep you doing the things you enjoy and have you moving better than ever before.

Common symptoms of lower back pain

Pain across lower back
Ache, catch, tightness across low back.
Discomfort into buttock and hamstring
Reduced range of movement. Reduced ability to bend, rotate or lean backwards.
Pain with lifting, squatting or performing exercise.
Difficulty taking weight on one leg.

Less common symptoms

Nerve pain into lower limb
Pins and needles, numbness or weakness into lower limb or buttock.
Issues with toileting

Common diagnoses

Disc injury: bulge, herniation
Facet joint injury
Muscular injury
Nerve impingement
Spondylolisthesis
Arthritis
Canal stenosis
Stress fracture

Common contributing factors

Sedentary lifestyle
Poor exercise technique
Stress
Overload - sudden increase in activity
Hypermobility
Reduced flexibility and mobility
Reduced strength - abdominals, lower body.

Physio Management may include

Education
ConnectTherapy Approach - Assessing your whole body
Exercise prescription - strengthening, mobility, motor control
Postural retraining
Manual therapy or hands on treatment
Self management strategies
Training optimal muscle activation