Back Pain
Back Pain Treatment Hunters Hill
Back pain is debilitating and can affect all areas of life including work, leisure time and sporting activities. Physiotherapy can reduce and in some cases completely get rid of back pain, and help you get back to doing what you love.
Physiotherapists can treat the cause of back pain using hands on techniques without medicine or surgery. Physiotherapists are highly qualified and experienced health professionals who understand the cause of back pain and are skilled in making your recovery as smooth and fast as possible.
Causes of Back Pain
Back pain affects approximately 80% of people at some point. Although the underlying pathology of low back pain is usually not serious, with the vast majority of patients recovering within 6 weeks, it is a significant cause of pain in the community and can have a considerable impact on people’s day to day lives.
Back pain is often the result of irritation and poor function of bones and muscles. Vertebrae compression, for example, can lead to the entrapment of nerves, causing pain.
Assessment
Your Physiotherapist will perform a detailed history, orthopaedic, neurological and spinal examination to determine the exact cause of your lower back pain.
Five Dock Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Centre proudly offer quality Physio assessment and treatment to residents in Five Dock and surrounds including Drummoyne, Concord, Burwood, Croydon, Homebush, Abbotsford, Ashfield & Haberfield. For comprehensive assessment and treatment, book online today. Our Physiotherapy clinic is located at 451 Lyons Road West, Five Dock, NSW 2046
Treatment
Physiotherapy treatment of back pain focuses on restoring function to poorly moving spinal joints, as well as reducing muscle tension and increasing muscle strength. This results in improved movement, reduced pain and deceased nerve irritation.
Treatments are tailored to the individual case usually consisting of spinal and soft tissue mobilisation, core stabilization advice, strengthening exercises, stretching and heat/cold therapy. Please contact us to arrange your comprehensive lower back consultation to help identify the exact cause of your back pain and begin a course of corrective care today!
Tips for looking after your back
- Exercise regularly and try to maintain a healthy weight to decrease the load on your spine.
- Try not to sit for long periods of time. Take short breaks regularly.
- Be mindful of your posture, try not to slouch or slump.
- Be careful when lifting. Keep your back straight, bend at the hips and knees and tighten your core prior to picking up an object.
- Make sure you have a supportive bed.
- We have more helpful hints and tips that can help with back pain. Our main philosophy is prevention is better than cure.