Back pain is a very common health ailment that most of us experience during some phase of our lives.
Back pain mainly affects the lower back and thankfully, in most cases, the pain is not severe and can be resolved in weeks or few days. On the other hand, some symptoms can be severe and need immediate medical attention, examination, and treatment.
If you are facing back pain, physiotherapy for back pain can be the best treatment option to go with
What are the causes of Back pain?
The main cause of back pain, mostly lower back pain, is a mixture of poor posture & insufficient movement which is observed in people sitting for long hours in one place. Initially, the pain may not be severe, but after a prolonged period, it can get serious. Some other causes for lower back pain are
- Joint impingement
- Disc prolapsed
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Arthritis
- Fracture
- Osteoporosis
- Strain
- Back structural issues
- Pregnancy back pain
- Medical condition like Cauda Equina Syndrome, Kidney infections, cancer, etc
- Obesity
Ideally, Physiotherapy for lower back pain can do wonders. Apart from correct advice on physiotherapy exercises for lower back pain & self-treatment techniques, it would help resolve pain in a few weeks/days.
How is lower back pain diagnosed?
Your physiotherapist would ask you about your medical history and carry out a complete physical examination to identify the areas where pain persists. Through physical examination, it becomes easy to identify if the pain is hitting a range of motion.
How can Physiotherapy help in lower back pain?
Over the years, physiotherapy treatment for back pain has proved to be one of the most practical treatments to resolve a particular problem. We at Synapse Physio offer tailor-made physiotherapy treatment plans under the guidance and care of Dr. G.K. Balaji who would assess your condition to help you get a physiotherapy treatment plan that best suits your back pain.