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Lower Back Pain

Assessment and personalised care to help reduce pain, restore movement
and improve confidence in everyday activity.

Understanding Lower Back Pain

The lower back is an important area of stability for the body and allows
much of the spine’s forward and backward movement. It is supported by
strong stabilising muscles that help maintain control during work,
exercise and everyday activities.

Lower back pain can develop after bending, lifting, twisting, sporting
impacts, overuse or sudden uncontrolled movements. Symptoms may be mild
and short-lived, or they may significantly affect sleep, walking, work
and normal daily tasks.

Treatment depends on the structure involved and the severity of the
injury. A thorough orthopaedic and neurological assessment may be needed
to identify the cause and rule out more serious conditions such as disc
injuries or fractures.

Common Causes

  • ✓ Incorrect lifting technique
  • ✓ Twisting or sudden movements
  • ✓ Reduced core strength
  • ✓ Sporting impact injuries
  • ✓ Overuse and overloading injuries
  • ✓ Prolonged poor posture

Common Symptoms

  • ✓ Sharp pain with movement
  • ✓ Pain travelling into the legs or sciatica
  • ✓ Reduced lower-back movement
  • ✓ Lower-back muscle spasms
  • ✓ Pain when bending forward
  • ✓ Weakness or instability when walking

Conditions Associated With Lower Back Pain

Facet joint sprains
Lumbar disc injuries
Muscle strains
Sacroiliac joint injuries
Piriformis syndrome
Sciatica

How Lower Back Pain Can Affect Daily Life

Difficulty bending forward to tie shoes
Pain when lifting everyday objects
Disturbed sleep due to pain
Weakness or heaviness in the legs
Feeling unstable when standing or walking
Difficulty exercising or completing normal activities

A Thorough Lower Back Assessment

A detailed orthopaedic and neurological examination can help identify
the source of your symptoms and guide an appropriate treatment and
rehabilitation plan.


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