What To Do For Lower Back Pain
80% of Australians suffer from lower back pain at some point in their lives. When it happens to you, don’t let it get the better of you…
Back pain is an extremely common condition with up to 80% of the population experiencing back pain at some time during their lives. Although the underlying pathology of lower 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.
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.
How We Can Help You.
Physiotherapy can be very effective at relieving your back pain. At NDPE, during your initial consultation we will diagnose the problem and assess which treatment techniques will be most effective for you. Our 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.
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.
