Whether your back pain has developed suddenly after lifting in the gym, from sitting at a desk all day, or as a long-term condition, our experienced physiotherapists will identify the underlying cause and create a personalised treatment plan to help you move confidently again.
Why Choose Physical Health for Lower Back Pain?
Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek physiotherapy. It can affect anyone—from office workers and busy parents to athletes and gym enthusiasts.
At Physical Health Physiotherapy, we identify the source of your pain and combine hands-on treatment with progressive rehabilitation to improve strength, mobility and movement quality, helping to reduce the risk of future episodes.
Unlike many physiotherapy clinics, we have access to fully equipped gyms, rehabilitation equipment, clinical led pilates classes and hydrotherapy facilities. This allows us to guide you safely from pain relief through to full functional recovery.
Common Causes of Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain can develop from a variety of factors, including:
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Poor posture at work or home
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Prolonged sitting
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Heavy lifting
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Incorrect lifting technique in the gym
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Deadlift or squat injuries
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Sudden twisting movements
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Running or sporting activities
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Weak core muscles
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Reduced hip mobility
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Previous back injuries
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Age-related wear and tear.
Our assessment identifies which factors are contributing to your symptoms so treatment can be tailored specifically to you.
Our Treatment Approach
Every treatment programme is bespoke and may include:
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Comprehensive movement assessment
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Hands-on manual therapy
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Joint mobilisation
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Soft tissue treatment
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Individual exercise rehabilitation
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Core strengthening
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Postural assessment and correction
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Gym-based rehabilitation
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Functional movement retraining
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Hydrotherapy where appropriate
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Advice on returning safely to work, sport and exercise
How Physiotherapy Can Help
Following a detailed assessment, we'll identify exactly what's driving your symptoms before creating a bespoke rehabilitation programme.
Treatment may include:
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Hands-on physiotherapy
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Soft tissue massage
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Joint mobilisation
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Tendon loading programmes
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Progressive strengthening exercises
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Grip strength rehabilitation
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Mobility and flexibility exercises
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Taping where appropriate
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Return-to-sport rehabilitation
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Technique and equipment advice for racquet sports
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Workstation and ergonomic assessment
Where appropriate, your rehabilitation may progress into our fully equipped gym, allowing you to safely rebuild strength and return to your sport or daily activities.
Can Pilates Help Lower Back Pain?
Unlike general Pilates classes, our Pilates sessions are led by Chartered Physiotherapists who understand spinal conditions, movement dysfunction and rehabilitation.
Exercises are carefully adapted to your individual needs. Physio-led Pilates can help by:
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Improving core strength and spinal stability
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Correcting posture and movement patterns
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Increasing flexibility and mobility
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Reducing stiffness and muscle tension
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Improving balance and body awareness
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Supporting recovery following injury or surgery
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Reducing the likelihood of recurrent back pain
Our physio-led Pilates classes are a fantastic way to continue building strength and maintaining long-term back health.