Back Pain
Back Pain and Injuries
Alleviate Back Pain and Feel Yourself Again
Unfortunately, back pain is one of the most common reasons in the world people go to the doctor, miss work, and quit engaging in their favourite activities. But this doesn’t have to be your reality. Learning to manage your pain is possible and freedom from the clutches of inability is possible.
Back pain can be scary, but it’s rarely dangerous. Though there are a few diseases and injuries that may require more serious intervention, the majority of back pain can be easily treated through rehabilitation. Let our team of Physiotherapists at PhysioX identify the root cause of your pain and develop a custom treatment plan that will help you alleviate your pain and get you back to the activities you love.

Common Back Injuries & Causes
Our ultimate goal is to get to the root of your pain. By understanding the driver of your back pain, we can create an effective rehabilitation programme that addresses the source. Thankfully, only 5% of lower back pains are serious, and most subside within 4-6 weeks.
Back Sprains & Strains
Herniated Discs
Lumbar Radiculopathy (Nerve Dysfunction or Irritation)
Sacroiliitis
Spondylolisthesis and Spondylolysis
Back Pain Myths
It’s important to note a few commonly believed causes of back pain that aren’t true:
- Getting older is not a cause of back pain
- Back pain isn’t caused by poor posture
- Back pain isn’t caused by a “weak core”
- Backs don’t wear out due to exercise or everyday loading
- “Degeneration” is an expected process as we age (actually, we hate this word! Age related changes should occur and that’s how some people report is as “degeneration” and it is not a cause of low back pain)
When Should I Contact a Doctor About My Back Pain?
If you’re experiencing severe and debilitating back pain that doesn’t subside after a short period of time, you should contact a doctor or Physio as soon as possible. You should also consider contacting a doctor right away if you’re experiencing:
- Fever associated with back pain
- Loss of strength in your arms or legs
- Unexplained weight loss associated with back pain
- Loss of bladder or bowel control
Otherwise, you can rest assured that most lower back pains subside after 4-6 weeks and only 5% of low back pains are serious.
If you’ve been experiencing back pains for more than two weeks that prevent you from participating in daily activities, it’s time to contact a doctor or Physio.


Tailored Rehabilitation Programmes
Once we’ve identified the root cause of your back pain, our expert Physiotherapists will put together a customised rehabilitation programme aiming to relieve your pain and get you back to daily activities. We’ll educate you along the way to help you prevent future pain and injuries.
Common Treatments for Back Pain
The most important thing for those experiencing lower back pain to understand back pain is rarely life-threatening. Backs are strong. Even if you’ve had an injury, tissue heals itself within a few months.
When you come to PhysioX, you won’t receive loads of medication, injections, numerous scans, or fear mongering. Our team of back pain experts will work hard to rule out any sinister conditions and assure you that you’ll be okay. In fact, most back pain is actually not caused by tissue damage, but by a negative mindset, fear-avoidance, negative expectations, and poor pain coping behaviours.
Acute Low Back Pain
- Education. We want to help you understand the makeup of your back, why you’re experiencing pain, our plan to help you alleviate it.
- Assurance. There’s a low chance you have a serious condition. We’ll assure you all will be okay, and help you adopt a positive mindset.
- Manual Therapy. Manual therapy can include massage or joint / soft tissue mobilizations. It can help relieve stiffness and get your spine moving better.
- Electrotherapeutic Agents. Agents like TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) are low-voltage electrical currents that disrupt pain signals and reduce discomfort.
- Gradual Movement within Comfort Levels. We’ll slowly introduce gradual movements and exercises within your level of comfort to get you back to normal.
- Return to Activity. Our ultimate goal is to get you back to the daily and extracurricular activities you love – pain free.
Chronic Low Back Pain
For patients experiencing chronic low back pain, we aim to:
- Advise and Educate. If you’re experiencing persistent back pain, we want to not only treat you, but educate you on how to manage your back pain going forward.
- Assurance. Even if you’ve been experiencing back pain for months or years, it’s unlikely to be serious or crippling. Changing your mindset and shifting your expectations regarding your pain can be incredibly helpful.
- Heat Therapy. Heat can help your muscles relax, often reducing pain and improving mobility.
- Graduated Movement Programme. Lastly, we’ll gradually introduce new movements and exercises to help you return to function and daily activities you love.
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Why Choose PhysioX
Tailored Care
We provide a wide range of personalised and individualised programs to suit your specific injury, pain, or ache.
Goal-Oriented Therapy
We are fiercely focused on helping you recover as quickly as functionally possible, setting goals and milestones along the way.
Personalised Consultations
We don’t want to temporarily treat your symptoms, but to uncover your root problem and provide lasting relief.
Going the Extra Mile
We don’t do the bare minimum, but make every effort to guide and help you meet your rehabilitation needs.
Client Education
We don’t just treat your pain, but aim to educate you on why you’re experiencing it, common treatment options, and why we’ve chosen your specific programme.
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