Lower back pain

Lower back pain is very common and usually requires a more comprehensive clinical assessment than simply ‘something is out of place’.

In cases of persistent pain, factors such as movement, weight-bearing, sleep, activity, fear and context are important, as well as the tissues themselves.

If there is clear evidence of strain, we can work on:

• lumbar mobility
• pelvis
• hip
• muscles
• fascia.

When a condition has been present for some time, I am particularly interested in observing:

• which movements should you avoid?
• what activities have you stopped doing?
• which treatments have helped you and for how long?
• how the pelvis and hip respond
• how much weight can you bear at the moment?
• what other changes occur alongside the pain?

So the image is important, but it does not speak for itself.

Disc-related findings may also be present in people who have no symptoms.

See disc protrusion and herniated disc

The pain may be related to a disc, but it may also be linked to other structures in the deep gluteal region.

See sacrum, gluteal region and false sciatica

If you also notice any changes in your abdomen, digestion or breathing, we will take these into account.

Depending on what is found, we can work on:

• joint mobility
• muscles
• fascia
• pelvis and hip
• simple exercises to do at home when needed.

To reduce pain, restore movement and help you use your back again with less protection and greater confidence.

Your lower back is designed to support movement, not to be constantly protected.