Back pain has a wide variety of causes and is often associated with lifting injuries or prolonged bending, such as sitting at a desk or gardening. Although back pain often seems to be related to a specific incident, underlying factors such as muscle imbalance, postural strain, disc degeneration or arthritis may contribute.

Back pain is rarely due to serious health problems and physiotherapy treatment can usually help. We will carry out a thorough examination and will be able to advise you if you need to seek specialist opinion.

The most effective physiotherapy treatment will depend on your specific problems and may include joint mobilisation, soft tissue massage, myofascial release, TENS or acupuncture. Additionally, postural advice, range of movement and core stability exercises can accelerate recovery and help prevent recurrent pain.

Our physiotherapists have experience treating patients following back surgery and injection therapy. Treatment includes therapies to reduce muscle spasm and relieve pain alongside a graduated exercise programme to help regain movement and muscle strength.