Lower Back Pain
Rediscover comfort and movement with personalised care for lower back pain.
About lower back pain
Lower back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal issues people experience at some point in their lives. Whether it comes on suddenly after lifting something heavy, develops gradually from long hours sitting at a desk, or persists despite rest, pain in the lower back can limit your daily activities and quality of life. The lumbar spine (lower back) supports most of your body weight and plays a key role in bending, lifting, twisting and stabilising your movement. When this region is under strain, it can lead to ongoing discomfort and stiffness that affects your work, leisure and sleep.
Lower back pain doesn’t always have a single cause — it can arise from muscle strain, poor posture, joint irritation, disc stress, or a combination of factors. In many cases, pain is “non‑specific,” meaning there’s no visible structural damage seen on scans, yet the pain is real and persistent. Addressing lower back pain early with the right strategies can help you regain movement and prevent symptoms from becoming chronic.
What is lower back pain?
Lower back pain refers to discomfort in the lumbar region of the spine, which spans from just below the ribcage to the top of the pelvic bones. This area includes muscles, ligaments, discs and joints that all work together to support your body and facilitate movement. Pain can be acute (short‑term), subacute, or chronic (lasting more than three months) depending on its cause and duration.
Pain may result from everyday stresses such as poor posture, prolonged sitting, repetitive bending or lifting, and muscle tension. Sometimes irritation of spinal joints or soft tissues triggers pain that doesn’t have a clear structural origin but still affects how you move and feel. Physiotherapy focuses on finding those movement and strength issues to address pain and restore normal function.
Lower back pain symptoms
- Persistent aching or stiffness in the lower back region, especially after activity or prolonged positions.
- Sharp or stabbing pain with certain movements, such as bending or twisting.
- Pain that radiates into the buttocks or legs, sometimes associated with nervy irritation.
- Muscle tightness or spasms, particularly after extended sitting or lifting.
- Reduced flexibility or difficulty with daily tasks, like getting out of a chair or tying shoes.
Lower back pain treatments
- Physiotherapy Assessment and Movement Analysis – A detailed evaluation identifies the factors driving your pain and current movement limitations.
- Targeted Exercise Therapy – Strengthening, flexibility and mobility programmes help improve muscle support and spinal control. There’s strong evidence that exercise reduces pain and disability in chronic lower back pain.
- Manual Therapy – Hands‑on techniques such as joint mobilisations, manipulation, and soft‑tissue release can ease stiffness and improve range of motion.
- Posture and Movement Education – Guidance on ergonomics and daily habits to reduce strain on the lower back.
- Self‑Management Strategies – Advice on staying active, pacing activity, and incorporating healthy movement patterns to reduce recurrence.
- INDIBA® - Treatment to assist healing & reduce muscle spasm.
- Clinical Pilates - Helps to improves core strength, posture, flexibility, and movement control. Through targeted, low-impact exercises, it supports spinal stability, reduces muscle tension, and helps prevent recurring pain by retraining the body to move more efficiently.
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Why choose us?
Comprehensive movement‑based care
We look beyond symptoms to assess your posture, movement patterns and muscular balance, ensuring a treatment plan that addresses the root contributors to your pain.
Experienced physiotherapy team
Our clinicians combine clinical experience with evidence‑informed interventions to address pain, improve mobility and build resilience against future flare‑ups.
Tailored, patient‑centred approach
Every treatment plan is personalised to your needs, activity levels and goals — whether you’re returning to work, sport or everyday life.