Lower back pain is one of the most common injuries treated by physiotherapists. There are many different origins of lower back pain and some are quite serious. Contributing factors can be multiple and may include: work, lifestyle, stiffness, weakness and psychological factors. 

Many people experiencing lower back pain will experience recurrences later in their lives, so treating early and maintaining good back health is important. Physiotherapy assessment can help identify the cause of lower back pain and optimise the recovery from it. Lifestyle factors play a huge role and keeping active, controlling body weight, improving fitness and modifying certain behaviours are very effective in the long-term management of lower back pain.  

Having a greater understanding of your back pain is very important as symptoms and causes are not the same for each individual. Hands-on treatment is very effective in the treatment of lower back pain, especially in the acute phase. Soft tissue massage, dry needling, tape and joint mobilisation are some of the treatment modalities that we use. 

Physiotherapists also prescribe specific individualised exercises that help to reduce patients’ lower back pain and also reduce the risk of recurring pain in the future. 

The best advice for people who are experiencing lower back pain is to book in early with a physiotherapist for treatment. The physiotherapist can then conduct a full assessment and begin the rehabilitation process. At Equilibrium Healthcare we can guide you through the different stages of recovery and prescribe the best exercises to reduce reoccurring lower back pain in the future and keep you active and well.