What causes back pain?

It can stem from various sources, such as injuries due to falls, lifting heavy objects incorrectly, or during physical activity (this is not exclusive to sports but also everyday tasks which are physical). Poor posture, including slouching or sitting twisted, can also strain the spine. Additionally, structural issues like herniated discs, arthritis, or osteoporosis can contribute to back pain.

How can we help?

Our team of therapists can offer holistic care to treat back pain by first of all, taking a detailed case history to understand the cause and contributing factors to your back pain. 

Your therapist will assess your posture, mobility and your whole back and hip movements too. They will use hands-on techniques which may include joint articulation, manipulation, and soft tissue which increase joint mobility, relieve muscle tension, enhance blood flow, and nerve supply to tissues and aids the body’s own healing mechanisms.

A passive assessment of the back joints combined with a movement screen is often done to identify any biomechanical factors contributing to your symptoms. This may involve a combination of simple spinal movements or looking at the functional tasks you are struggling with i.e bending. 

Please note, the above approaches will differ depending on which therapist you see. Please get in touch if you are unsure which service is best suited to your individual complaint.