conditions
Back Pain
Signs that your back is saying “I need help”:
- You are waking frequently in the night with back or leg pain (sciatica is a general term for leg pain).
- You have difficulty trying to get to sleep.
- You are having to limit your movements.
- You have difficulty putting your socks and shoes on.
- You have stopped playing sport due to back pain.
- You are limiting your daily routine due to back pain.
- You have spent lots of money on mattresses without permanent symptom relief.
- You are relying on painkillers to get through your day.
- You have difficulty standing for long periods or sitting for long periods.
- You have leg or buttock symptoms.
- You are constantly moving “gingerly” in case your back spasms “goes”.
The good news is that despite back pain being excruciatingly painful with little movement or a continual high background ache, 99% of back pain is not serious and can be helped with physiotherapy, advice and a plan.
IMPORTANT: Visitors to this page should be made aware of RED FLAGS SIGNS & SYMPTOMS that may indicate CES and is a medical emergency. Please read the leaflet here.
Common Back Conditions We Can Help With (not exhaustive!)
- Sciatica (A general term for leg pain)
- Spinal stenosis
- Osteoarthritis
- Post fracture
- Post surgery rehabilitation
- Degenerative disc disease or disc herniation
- Spinal instability
- Lumbar radiculopathy (trapped nerve)