What is low back pain?
Low back pain is a complex and common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. As a critical area of the body responsible for support, movement, and stability, the lower back is particularly susceptible to various conditions that can significantly impact daily life and overall functionality.
While it can affect anyone, certain groups of people are more susceptible due to underlying health conditions or lifestyle factors.
- Adults and Older Adults
- Individuals with Sedentary Lifestyles
- Manual Laborers and Active Workers
- Athletes
- Individuals with Obesity
- Pregnant Women
- People with Pre-Existing Conditions
- Experiencing Stress or Anxiety
How can physio help you?
Physiotherapy for Low Back Pain begins with thorough assessment to understand the underlying factors leading to pain,and continues with targeted treatments to alleviate pain, improve mobility, and strengthen your back, including:
- Pain Relief Techniques: Modalities to reduce pain and inflammation such as Microcurrent therapy, LASER,or TECAR therapy, other current therapy, ice or heat
- Manual therapy to reduce pain and improve mobility
- Spinal decompression therapy: a non-invasive, and non-surgical treatment designed to relieve pressure on the spinal discs and nerves
- Core Strengthening Exercises: Building a stronger core to support your spine and alleviate pressure on the lower back.
- Stretching and Flexibility: Targeting tight muscles to improve range of motion and reduce stiffness.
- Posture Correction: Educating on proper posture to minimize loading on the spine.
- Functional Training: Guiding you on safe ways to perform daily activities to prevent reinjury.
Frequently asked questions
- Stiffness and Reduced Mobility
- Muscle Spasms
- Numbness or Tingling
- Weakness in the Lower Body
Structural Conditions
- Herniated or Bulging Discs
- Spinal Stenosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Sciatica
- Muscle Strains
- Ligament Sprains
- Facet Joint Dysfunction
- Sacroiliac Joint Disorders
- Mild Conditions: 4-6 weeks
- Moderate Conditions: 3-6 months
- Complex Cases: 6-12 months
- Regular core strengthening
- Proper lifting techniques
- Ergonomic workspace setup
- Regular physical activity
- Stress management
- Weight maintenance
- Flexibility training
- Periodic physiotherapy assessments
Got more questions? Contact us at Advanced Orthospine Health Center for expert advice and personalized care.