Understanding back pain and how physiotherapy can help
Back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions, affecting people of all ages and activity levels. It can range from mild discomfort to severe pain that limits movement and daily activities.
Your spine is made up of a series of vertebrae, muscles, ligaments, joints, and nerves all working together to support your body and allow for movement. When one part isn’t functioning properly, it can lead to stiffness, pain, or reduced mobility.
At Canberra Physio, we see patients experiencing back pain from many different causes. Physiotherapists perform a detailed examination to identify the root cause and provide a personalised, evidence-based physiotherapy treatment for back pain to restore movement and support recovery.If you’re dealing with ongoing or recurring back pain, then book an assessment with our physiotherapists today and start your journey towards recovery.
Back pain can be caused by a number of different reasons including:
- Poor joint movement and compression
- Intervertebral disc repetitive strain, injury or herniation
- Neural irritation or impingement
- Hip stiffness or weakness
Common factors that contribute to the onset and reoccurrence of back pain include:
- Awkward positions
- Long duration sitting
- More than two previous episodes of back pain
Our physiotherapist are able to thoroughly assess the movement of your back and surround joints, such as you hip, to identify what joint or soft tissue may be responsible for your back pain. Treatment often involves a combination of mobilisation of stiff segments, soft tissue massage and specific exercises to improve the functionality and tolerance of your back to you activities.
We are privileged to have Canberra’s only Specialist Physiotherapist Jac Cousin, whose primary area is in the treatment of complex lower back pain.