Back pain is very common, affecting 80% of people within their lifetime. Whether caused by poor posture, an injury, or stress, back pain can limit your movement, cause discomfort, and disrupt your daily life.
The great news is that the vast majority of back pain presentations are not serious; better still, back pain responds very well to physiotherapy, with patients experiencing quicker recoveries and better long-term results than those who do not seek physiotherapy.
At Mid West Physiotherapy, our goal is to get to know you and to understand the unique causes and circumstances of your back pain, so that we can help you to regain your strength, mobility and comfort, and get you back doing the things that you love best.
Back pain is one of the most common problems that we treat. Our expert physiotherapists have years of experience in treating back pain, and know just the right treatments to help you feel better and stay better.
Examples of back-related issues that can be treated very successfully with physiotherapy include:
You may be experiencing symptoms such as:
If you’re experiencing persistent pain or discomfort, it’s important to seek professional help to prevent the condition from worsening.
The most important part of our assessment is listening to your story; we aim to find out how back pain is affecting your life and the factors that aggravate and ease your pain. By building an exact profile, we can tailor a treatment programme for you that aims to improve function, restore comfort and lead to a faster recovery.
Typically you will be given a tailored exercise programme to do at home; we will encourage you to follow this as it will greatly enhance the speed and efficacy of your recovery. Your physiotherapist will support and guide you through every stage of the recovery process; we will track your progress, make adjustments as needed, and celebrate each milestone. Our goal is not only to relieve pain but to empower you with the tools and knowledge to maintain your recovery and prevent future injuries.
Back pain can be caused by various factors, including:
No matter the cause, our physiotherapists are here to help relieve your pain and restore your mobility.
Happily, there’s no need to worry. The great news is that the vast majority of back pain cases are not serious and research shows that 98% of cases recover quickly.
Most back pain responds very well to physiotherapy, exercise and lifestyle management. Our physiotherapists will help you to get to the root cause(s) of your back pain, and put in place a recovery plan that will help you to achieve fast relief from pain and long-lasting results.
Physiotherapy offers many benefits, including:
All of our physiotherapists at Mid West Physiotherapy are highly trained and experienced in back pain. Any one of our team would be delighted to create a recovery plan with you to resolve your back pain and get you back doing what you love best.
Your treatment plan will focus on both relieving your pain and improving your long-term mobility. We will explain every step of the process so you can feel confident in your care.
Your physiotherapist will incorporate the most appropriate treatment techniques and modalities into your recovery programme.
Recovery time depends on the nature of the pain or injury and the treatment plan. Our physiotherapists will work with you to set realistic recovery goals and track progress to ensure a safe return to activity.
Click here to read our blog post titled: 10 facts about back pain.
The UK Chartered Society of Physiotherapists has excellent resources on their website on back pain; here you will find evidence-based facts, videos and guidance to help you overcome your back pain.
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