Lower back pain
Lower back pain has a way of touching everything, from sitting at work to picking up the kids.
Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons people see us. For many people it settles with the right assessment and a clear plan, rather than rest and hoping it passes. We look at how your back, hips, and the rest of you move together, because the painful spot is not always the cause.
What it can feel like
- Aching or stiffness that is worse in the morning or after sitting
- Pain that flares with bending, lifting, or twisting
- A sense that your back feels weak or unreliable
- Discomfort that travels into the buttock or leg
Common contributing factors
- Long hours seated with little movement through the day
- A specific lift or movement that overloaded the area
- Reduced movement through the hips loading the lower back
- Periods of stress, poor sleep, or deconditioning
How we help
A thorough first appointment to understand what is driving it
Hands-on treatment to reduce pain and restore movement
A simple exercise plan so the progress holds
Honest guidance on what to expect and realistic timeframes
Our perspective
How we think about this
A lot of back pain advice tells you to brace and strengthen your core. For people who have had pain for years, that often misses the mark. The back is rarely weak. More often it is working overtime, gripping and bracing all day, and the answer is learning to let go and move freely rather than tightening up further.
We also pay a lot of attention to the glutes and hamstrings, which are easily the most underrated muscles in back and hip pain, and to how each segment of your lower back actually moves. The aim is to give your back access to the ranges it has stopped using, then build genuine capacity so the relief lasts.
Dealing with lower back pain?
Book your 60-minute first appointment and we will help you get to the cause, or call the clinic for a chat. Real diagnosis, hands-on treatment, and a plan to follow. All in your first visit.