Back Pain
Back Pain Treatment Five Dock
Five Dock Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Centre proudly offer quality back pain treatment to residents in Five Dock and surrounds including Drummoyne, Concord, Burwood, Croydon, Homebush, Abbotsford, Ashfield, Haberfield, Leichhardt, Summer Hill, Enfield, Strathfield, Cabarita, Rodd Point, Lilyfield, Chiswick & Lewisham.
Back pain is debilitating and can affect all areas of life including work, leisure time and sporting activities. Physiotherapy may be the solution to your back pain and enable you to return to the movement and activity 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 is an extremely common condition with up to 80% of the population experiencing back pain at some time during the lives. 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.
Most causes of back pain are the result of irritation or poor function of the bones, joints, ligaments or muscles in your back. Such irritation can be the result of Vertebral dysfunction, a common condition that occurs when the spinal vertebrae compress or irritate the delicate nerve structures of your lower back.
Back Pain Assessment
Your Physiotherapist will perform a detailed history, orthopaedic, neurological and spinal examination to determine the exact cause of your lower back pain.
We understand that accurately diagnosing the root cause of your lower back pain is crucial in order to tailor the most effective treatment plan for you. In your appointment, our highly skilled physiotherapists will undertake a comprehensive evaluation process to determine the precise source of your discomfort.
The evaluation process begins with a detailed history, during which your physiotherapist will gather vital information about your symptoms, medical history, and any relevant lifestyle factors. This discussion will help us understand the onset, duration, and severity of your pain, as well as any aggravating or relieving factors. By gaining insight into your daily activities, work habits, and exercise routines, we can better identify potential contributing factors to your lower back pain.
Back Pain 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 stabilisation 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.