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Low Back Pain
How to bend and not break

Low back pain - what is it?
Lower back pain has many causes. Eighty percent (80%) of people will experience lower back pain at some stage of their life. It is one of the most common reasons for people missing work and seeing a doctor or physiotherapist (physio).

Causes of low back pain
Most causes of low back pain are musculoskeletal in origin and known as non-specific low back pain. Most commonly, these back injuries are caused by muscular strains, ligament sprains and joint dysfunction, particularly when pain arises suddenly during or following physical loading of the spine.

The good news is that you can take measures to prevent or lessen most back pain episodes. Your physiotherapist is an expert who treats and can help you to prevent low back pain.

Early diagnosis and treatment is the easiest way to recover quickly from lower back pain and to prevent a recurrence.
Symptoms of low back pain
Symptoms range from a dull ache to a stabbing or shooting sensation. The pain may make it hard to move or stand up straight. Acute back pain comes on suddenly, often after an injury from sports or heavy lifting.

Treatment of Low Back pain
Your physiotherapy treatment will address:
  • Massage
  • Trigger point therapy
  • Strapping and taping
  • Joint mobilization
  • Joint manipulation
  • Traction
  • Dry needling / Acupuncture
  • Electrotherapy (e.g. ultrasound, TENS)
  • Stretching
  • Bracing
  • Postural education & retraining for sitting, driving, standing
  • Soft tissue work.
  • Correct postural aids such as chair supports and pillows 
  • Taping and or braces 
  • Corrective exercises to fix the underlying issues.
  • Postural taping or bracing
  • Anti-inflammatory advice
  • Activity modification advice
  • Exercises to improve flexibility, strength and posture
  • Clinical Pilates

Recurrence of low back pain 
Recurrence of low back pain can occur. The main reason it is thought to recur is due to insufficient rehabilitation. In particular, poor compliance with deep abdominal core muscle exercises.

Your physiotherapist will assist you in identifying the best exercises for you to continue indefinitely.

Low Back Pain Outlook (Prognosis)
Untreated Low back pain can linger, becoming chronic or even worsen requiring more intensive physio, nerve damage  or even surgery.

Most sufferers of lower back pain will recover within 4 to 8 weeks. However, this time can vary greatly as it depends on both the nature of your injury and your compliance to the treatment plan
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What do I do next?

If you are suffering Low Back Pain, please call our practice for some direction.

  • Schedule a physiotherapy (physio) appointment here
  • Consider using acupuncture/dry needling here 
  • Book in for a massage here
  • Find out more about pilates (rehabilitation exercise)  here​

Read our article 6 common back pain myths
​Read our article Posture - what is correct and what causes pain

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  • Home
  • Services
    • Physiotherapy
    • Pilates (Reformer, Clinical) >
      • What is Pilates
      • Group Rehabilitation Class Timetable
    • Dry needling/acupuncture
    • Extracorporeal ​Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT)
    • Massage
    • Hydrotherapy
    • IASTM Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation
    • GAITSCAN and Custom Orthotics
    • Pre-employment Medicals
    • Body and Bone Health Classes
    • Clubs - Members Only
  • About
    • Our team
    • Locations >
      • Ormeau Northern Gold Coast
      • Pine Rivers
      • Coolangatta Gold Coast
      • Strathpine Superclinic
      • Mobile & Home Physiotherapy
      • Telehealth
    • Careers and Vacancies >
      • Positions Vacant
      • Graduate Program
      • Clinical Placements
      • Work Experience
    • Reviews
    • Feedback
  • Free Info
    • Where's your injury? >
      • Ankle >
        • Ankle Pain
        • Ankle Sprains >
          • The Ottawa Ankle Rules
        • Heel Pain
        • Plantar Fasciitis
      • Back >
        • Low Back Pain
        • Back and Pelvic pain
        • Repeated Back Pain - 6 Myths
        • Scoliosis >
          • Home Screening for Scoliosis - 5 Tips
          • 4 Tests to Know If Your Child Has Scoliosis
      • Neck >
        • Text Neck
      • Hip >
        • Hip Pain and Injury
      • Knee >
        • Meniscus
    • 5 Ways To Make Your Office Or Home Desk More Ergonomic
    • Posture - What is correct and what causes pain
    • 3 Common Neck Pain Myths
    • 6 Common Back Pain Myths
    • Tips to reduce neck pain, headaches, and stiffness
    • Physio Vs Chiro
    • What to expect at your first physiotherapy appointment
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