Back & neck
Lower back pain
Aching or stiffness low in the back, often after lifting, sitting for long hours or a sudden twist.
Common signs
- Stiffness first thing in the morning
- Pain when bending or lifting
- Aching after sitting for a long time
What usually causes it
Most lower back pain comes from strained muscles, stiff joints or a disc that is irritated rather than damaged. Long hours sitting, lifting awkwardly and stress all play a part.
How we treat it
At your first visit we’ll ask how it started, what makes it better or worse, and check how you move. Then we agree a plan with you. It usually mixes hands-on care with simple exercises you can do at home, and you’ll always know why we’re doing what we do.
Treatments that can help
- Physio
Physiotherapy assessment
A full first appointment: we find out what is going on and agree a plan with you.
- Physio
Manual therapy
Hands-on joint and soft-tissue work to ease pain and help you move more freely.
- Holistic
Herbal heat therapy
Warm herbal oils and compresses to soothe stiff joints and tired muscles, in the Ayurvedic tradition.
Talk to us about lower back pain
Book online, call or send us a WhatsApp. Same-week appointments are usually available.