Lower back pain

Do you have lower back pain?

Lower back pain affects 70-90% of Australians at some point in their lives.

Common causes of lower back pain:  

  • Spinal disc injury - read more here

  • Facet joint injury 

  • SIJ pain 

  • Ligament pain 

  • Muscular pain 

What you can do: 

  • Try to keep moving (very severe pain may require a day in bed, but get moving as soon as you feel able).

  • Find positions that are comfortable. Change position regularly.

  • Heat can help to ease muscle and joint pain. Try a hot shower or heat pack. 

  • See us for an expert physiotherapy assessment and pain relieving treatment.

What we can do for you: 

  • Give you a clear diagnosis so that you understand exactly what’s happening 

  • Identify whether you need to see a doctor or have any scans (read our blog on when to get a scan here) 

  • Provide you with instant pain relief 

  • Give you tools to continue to reduce your pain at home