Expert Physiotherapy For Back Pain
Advanced physiotherapy for back pain
Lower back pain (LBP) is one of the most common conditions that we treat here at Keilor Road Physiotherapy and it affects many individuals, with over 80% of the population having experienced an episode of LBP at some point in their lives. Fortunately, for most it is caused by musculoskeletal conditions and can be readily treated with great success, with the majority of those experiencing lower back pain improving their symptoms within the first 6 weeks. Because it is so common and it’s understanding so poor, we’ve added a Blog post about back pain physio, ironing out some of the misconceptions associated with lower back pain, ‘The Facts About Lower Back Pain’.
Physiotherapy for back pain.
Led by Specialist Lumbar Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, Australian College of Physiotherapy Fellow and University lecturer Jenny Hynes, the team here at KRP offers the latest proven advancements in physiotherapy for back pain and lower back strain treatment, as well as our onsite Exercise and Pilates studio - where you can rehab with a purpose. Get the best treatment for lower back pain.
What is back pain and lower back pain?
Lower back pain is a common condition affecting many individuals at some point in their lives, with various studies indicating up to 85% of people will have an episode in their lifetime. It is an area of pain that typically spans the area from below the ribcage to the top of the pelvis. On any given day, close to 30% of the Australian population will be experiencing low back pain (1)(2). Because of this, it is currently the largest health burden in Australia and third in the Western world.
Causes of lower back pain
Lower back pain is often WRONGLY associated with being caused by one of these areas, with some common diagnoses of low back pain including:
Disc injuries
Fractures and bony injuries
Arthritis
Stenosis
Sciatic pain
Skeletal irregularities such as scoliosis
Radiculopathy or referred pain
Disc degeneration
Ligament sprains
Muscle injury or strains
On occasion, back pain may even be caused by other underlying conditions such as:
Kidney stones
Tumors
Visceral referral
Infection
Fibromyalgia
Osteoporosis
Rheumatoid arthritis
However, for the vast majority of lower back pain sufferers, their pain is caused by a musculoskeletal condition. These can be readily treated with great success with physio for lower back. A large percentage of those experiencing even severe lower back pain find their symptoms improving within the first 6 weeks.
Only an incredibly small percentage - between 1-5% - experience low back pain that is due to a serious pathology.
For those that go on to experience persistent lower back pain, ( defined as greater than 12 weeks duration ) there is often no specific structure that can be identified as the pain source.
Signs of degeneration are normally present in very high percentages of healthy people with no problem at all, with many imaging-based degenerative features likely to be part of normal aging and unassociated with pain.
How can physiotherapy help lower back pain
As we understand more and more about pain in the lower back and its intricacies, we can start to understand the role that physiotherapy plays in the full recovery of both acute and chronic low back pain. No longer is a medical model, based on imaging, rest and medication adequate in achieving the best outcomes for lower back pain.
Our aim is to provide a holistic approach to the musculoskeletal care of your lower back pain. We do this by combining evidenced based hands-on physiotherapy, exercise and Pilates in your care. We exist to re-imagine your healthcare experience to ensure the best possible health outcomes. If you need help with low back pain or a similar persistent pain condition, we would cherish the opportunity to care for you.
What is the process of treating lower back pain at KRP
At Keilor Road Physiotherapy, your unique set of lower back pain symptoms will be assessed, with detail, education and a clear, concise explanation fundamental in making sure you understand exactly what is happening, 100% of the time. This is provided in the form of a take home Tailored Health Plan.
Physiotherapy for a sore lower back here at Keilor Road Physiotherapy involves a comprehensive rehabilitation plan. We find a combined approach for lower back injury treatment is most beneficial by incorporating variation in movements, high and low loads and specific and more general components. This generally includes hands-on physiotherapy, customised exercises to address the problems found on evaluation and can centre around progressive strength and Pilates based exercises.
As leaders in Physiotherapy, not only in the clinical field, but as those involved in developing and teaching the best management of these conditions at a post-graduate level in our profession across Australia, the team here at Keilor Rd Physiotherapy are experts in managing your lower back pain.
Lower back pain relief.
Contact Us At Keilor Road Physio
Keilor Road Physiotherapy is first in Physiotherapy and Exercise.
As first contact practitioners you don’t need a referral to see us. However, we often work together with other health and sports medical practitioners and specialists, ensuring we can achieve your optimal recovery outcome and long–term wellbeing.
We have are located in Niddrie and service the surrounding suburbs including Essendon, Airport West, Keilor, Moonee Ponds, Strathmore & the Northern suburbs of Melbourne for over 40 years.
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2. Hoy D, March L, Brooks P, Blyth F, Woolf A, Bain C, et al. The global burden of low back pain: estimates from the Global Burden of Disease 2010 study. Ann Rheum Dis. 2014;73(6): 968-974.