Back Pain
Back pain can stop you doing a lot more than moving comfortably.
It can affect how you sit, sleep, work, exercise and get through everyday life.
At Wisdom, we’ll help you understand what may be contributing to your pain, settle things down and build a clear plan to get you moving again.
What does back pain feel like?
Back pain can show up in different ways.
You might notice:
- a dull or constant ache
- sharp or catching pain
- pain that travels into the buttock or leg
- pins and needles or numbness
- stiffness after sitting or standing
- pain when bending, lifting, walking or getting up from a chair
Sometimes the cause is fairly straightforward. Other times, a few things may be contributing at once.
That’s why we start by looking at the whole picture — not just where it hurts.
What might be contributing?
Back pain can involve muscles, joints, discs, nerves and other structures around the spine.
It may also be influenced by things like:
- a recent strain or injury
- changes in strength or mobility
- prolonged sitting or repetitive loading
- arthritis or age-related changes
- nerve irritation
- previous episodes of back pain
- changes in activity, training or workload
In some cases, back pain can also be related to a medical condition rather than the muscles and joints. If something doesn’t look or feel typical, we’ll help guide you on the next step.
How we treat back pain
Understand it. Treat it. Get moving.
Your first appointment starts with a thorough assessment so we can understand what’s happening, what may be contributing and what you want to get back to.
From there, treatment may include:
- joint mobilisation or manipulation
- soft tissue treatment
- dry needling
- neural mobilisation
- taping or support where appropriate
- mobility and strengthening exercises
- Clinical Pilates
- advice around work, posture and everyday movement
We’ll choose what’s useful for you rather than following a set formula.
Treatment is just the start
Reducing pain is important, but we also want to help you feel stronger and more confident using your back again.
That might mean improving mobility, rebuilding strength, changing how you load or move, or gradually returning to exercise, work or sport.
The aim is not just to settle this episode — it’s to give you a better understanding of your back and a clear plan for moving forward.
Ready to get moving?
You don’t need to know exactly what’s causing your pain before you book.
Come in, tell us what’s been happening and what you want to get back to. We’ll work it out from there.
To make an appointment with one of our experienced back pain Physiotherapists, click here to book online.
