Low Back Pain

Back pain is extremely common and can often be split into two ‘types’ of pain

Non-specific back pain

Non-specific means the cause of the pain cannot be identified or linked to one particular cause and is the most common. Non-specific back pain can be caused by:

• poor posture
• overstretching the back muscles during exercise
• the strain of the muscle after lifting heavy objects.

Specific back pain

Specific back pain is rare and can be caused by a variety of diseases including;

• degenerative changes
• osteoporosis
• disc bulges

Specific back pain accounts for approximately 10-15% of all back pain cases.

All of the above causes of lower back pain can be treated here at Physiotherapy Matters

Treatment may consist of:

• Manual therapy including joint mobilisation
• Soft tissue mobilisations
• Postural and ergonomic advice

• • Pilates/ core stability exercises
  • McKenzie treatment approach
  • Acupuncture

Back pain can be very debilitating and can affect every aspect of your life. Our experienced Physiotherapist will conduct a thorough assessment; discuss with you their findings and put together an individualised treatment plan.

If indicated our specialists can refer for appropriate imaging include a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).

Low back pain is common in the UK population affecting around one-third of adults every year. It is often described as tension, stiffness or an ache in your back. At Physiotherapy Matters, we offer a number of treatments aimed at easing and eliminating your back pain.